November 26, 2013, 3:59 am
26 November 2013
Northrop Grumman AN/TPS-78 (photo : technodefesa)
BALTIMORE – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been selected by the Royal Thai Air Force to supply additional AN/TPS-78 air defense and surveillance radar systems.
Under the terms of the contract, Northrop Grumman will begin supplying equipment to the Royal Thai Air Force in 2015. The company will also provide training, spares and logistics support.
"With this award, we continue our 25 years of support of the Royal Thai Air Force and the national security infrastructure of Thailand," said Robert Royer, vice president of Northrop Grumman's International Systems business unit. "Highly mobile and proven in a wide range of environmental conditions, the AN/TPS-78 will give the Royal Thai Air Force a powerful new capability for monitoring its national airspace."
The Northrop Grumman AN/TPS-78 is among the latest generation of highly mobile, state-of-the-art radars made possible by advances in high power transistor technology and designed to operate in some of the harshest, most demanding environments. The radar has proven particularly adept at detecting small targets in areas of difficult land and sea clutter, making it well suited for use in mountainous and coastal regions.
The S-Band, long-range AN/TPS-78 is in use with the U.S. Air Force and a variety of customers worldwide. To date, AN/TPS-78 systems have logged more than 1 million operating hours.
(Northrop Grumman)
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November 26, 2013, 3:37 pm
27 November 2013
Pesawat angkut C-130H eks RAAF yang skema warnanya telah disesuaikan dengan TNI AU (photo : Kaskus Militer)
Pemerintah Tak Jadi Beli Hercules Australia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Pemerintah lewat Kementerian Pertahanan memutuskan membatalkan rencana pembelian enam pesawat angkut C-130 Hercules bekas dari Australia. Pemerintah juga menolak hibah empat unit pesawat serupa dari Negeri Kanguru itu.
"Proyek Hercules dari Australia digantikan," kata Kepala Badan Sarana Pertahanan Kementerian Pertahanan Laksamana Muda Rachmad Lubis saat dihubungi Tempo, Selasa, 26 November 2013.
Pembatalan ini merupakan buntut pengungkapakan aksi penyadapan yang dilakukan pemerintah Australia pada 2009. Gusar pada tindakan negeri jiran itu, Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono lantas menghentikan kerja sama pertahanan dengan Australia.
Sebelumnya, Indonesia dan Australia sepakat dengan transaksi jual-beli enam unit pesawat angkut militer Hercules seharga US$ 15 juta per unit. Australia pun menawarkan empat unit pesawat Hercules secara cuma-cuma, meski Indonesia diwajibkan membayar biaya perawatan dan perbaikan senilai US$ 15 juta per unit, jumlah yang sama dengan harga pesawat Hercules baru.
Rachmad Lubis mengatakan sampai saat ini pemerintah belum membayarkan uang ke Australia. Menurut dia, besarnya anggaran proyek Hercules bekas Australia masih dalam perhitungan. "Karena sifatnya adalah biaya untuk pemeliharaan pesawat," tuturnya.
Namun, Kementerian Pertahanan belum menentukan apaakh akan membeli pesawat angkut serupa dari negara lain. Sebab harga pesawat Hercules baru bisa mencapai lima kali lipat dari biaya hibah dari Australia. "Sementara kami masih wait and see," ujarnya.
(Tempo)
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November 26, 2013, 10:14 pm
27 November 2013
DARPA Space Surveillance Telescope. (photo : DARPA)
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering the relocation of a highly advanced US space surveillance telescope to the Harold E Holt Naval Communication Facility in Exmouth has been signed in Washington by Defence Minister David Johnston and his US counterpart, Chuck Hagel.
“As a key outcome of the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations in Washington DC, US Secretary of Defense Hagel and I signed an MoU regarding the relocation of the US space surveillance telescope to the Harold E. Holt naval base,” said Senator Johnston.
“This is a significant initiative under the Australia-US Space Situational Awareness Partnership, and will provide an important capability for both Australia and the US.
“Furthermore, it is a demonstration of the ability of Australia and the US to work together to meet shared challenges.
“Like all modern economies, Australia relies upon space for a range of purposes, including national security, banking, navigation, communications and weather forecasting. Often we do not realise that the technologies upon which our modern lifestyles depend both utilise and rely on assured access to space-based capabilities.
“Just as our dependence on space is growing, however, so too are the risks to our access to space. These risks include increasing congestion of international and commercial space use, and the growing amount of orbiting space debris. The consequences of collisions in space can be devastating and uncontrollable.”
The space surveillance telescope will assist in addressing these risks by improving the ability to monitor space over the southern hemisphere. The highly advanced technology of the telescope will enable it to observe objects in space out to 36,000km above the earth.
The telescope, which will be operated by Australia on behalf of the US, will contribute to the US global Space Surveillance Network, which provides warnings to all satellite operators of potential collisions with other satellites or debris. The telescope will complement another initiative to also relocate a C-band space surveillance radar to Exmouth.
Under the signed agreement, Australia will be responsible for constructing a building at the Harold E. Holt facility to house the telescope, and will share the costs of operating and maintaining the telescope with the US Air Force.
The telescope is expected to operate from 2016. Consistent with long-standing policy, these activities will take place with the full knowledge and concurrence of the Australian Government.
This initiative represents a giant leap forward in Australia-US defence space cooperation, and will have benefits not only for our respective countries, but also every nation and individual that relies upon space on a daily basis.
(Aus DoD)
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November 27, 2013, 8:08 am
27 November 2013
The contract is to update the control management and monitoring system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines (photo : ASC)Defence Minister Senator David Johnston today announced the Defence Materiel Organisation has signed a multi-million dollar contract with ASC Pty Ltd to update the control management and monitoring system for the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines.
Senator Johnston said the Integrated Ship Control Management and Monitoring System is a highly automated computerised system, which enables the crew of a Collins submarine to control, monitor and manage the large number of diverse and complex systems on board the submarines.
“Work under the $57 million contract will focus on updating electronic components and porting the software to operate on the new system,” Senator Johnston said.
“The current Ship Control Management and Monitoring System has performed effectively and reliably since the Collins class entered service in the 1990s.”
“However, it is essential to upgrade the current system to ensure the system can be maintained for the remaining service life of the Collins Class fleet.”
ASC is the Collins Class Submarine Platform System Integrator and they will be supported on the project by Saab Systems in South Australia.
The contract also covers design, development and manufacture of the hardware for two boats: the updating of the shore-based test facility and platform simulation trainer, and the installation of the updated system in the first boat.
Senator Johnston said the majority of the work will be performed in Outer Harbour and Mawson Lakes in South Australia.
(Aus DoD)
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November 28, 2013, 8:22 am
28 November 2013
C130H eks RAAF untuk TNI AU (photo : RAAF)
Pembelian Pesawat Hercules dari Australia Tak Batal
Liputan6.com, Jakarta : Bocornya skandal penyadapan Australia terhadap Presiden SBY, Pemerintah Indonesia langsung memutus kerja sama militernya dengan Negeri Kanguru. Namun, pembelian pesawat hercules dari Australia tetap berjalan.
"Hercules sudah dibayar dengan APBN, jadi tidak dibatalkan pembeliannya. Kalau dibatalkan uangnya hilang. Kontrak sudah berjalan sambil kita mengevaluasi kerjasama yang lain. Jadi Hercules sudah kita bayar," kata Menteri Pertahanan Purnomo Yusgiantoro di Hotel Atlet, Senaayan, Jakarta, Jumat (28/11/2013).
Purnomo menjelaskan, pesawat Hercules dari Australia totalnya 9 unit, 4 di antaranya adalah hibah. Purnomo menambahkan, pesawat Hercules penting keberadaannya untuk dimiliki Indonesia.
"Jadi Hercules sudah kita bayar 5 unit, yang 4 hibah itu sudah kita perbaiki sehingga tetap kita terima 9 unit. DPR sudah setuju dan memberi dana untuk 9 pesawat itu. Pesawat Hercules bermanfaat untuk penanggulangan bencana dan sebagainya. Itu efektif sekali," jelas Purnomo.
Sedangkan kerja sama militer yang diputus, ungkap Purnomo, mencakup 3 hal. "Yang diberhentikan 3 hal, latihan militer bersama di Lembang, militer Australia telah pulang ke negaranya, TNI AU di Darwin juga sudah ditarik ke Tanah Air, dan ketiga latihan gabungan kita batalkan," beber Purnomo.
Selain itu, sambung Purnomo, pemberhentian juga mencakup pertukaran informasi intelijen dan kerjasama penyelesaian masalah penyelundupan manusia. Namun, beberapa kerjasama dengan Australia ada yang masih berjalan, tapi Purnomo tak menjelaskannya.
"Sedangkan kerja sama lain masih berjalan tapi akan kita evaluasi," pungkas Purnomo.
(Liputan6)
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November 28, 2013, 8:36 am
28 November 2013
CEAFAR radar (photo : CEA)
Canberra Based Company Awarded Radar Development Contract
Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today announced the award of a Standing Offer contract to Canberra based company CEA Technologies, to develop high powered Phased Array Radar technology.
Senator Johnston said the contract for the development of systems based on the CEAFAR radar would support a number of future Defence acquisitions.
“The CEAFAR radar is currently being fitted to the ANZAC Class Frigates as part of a major upgrade,” Senator Johnston said.
The radar has proven to be a significant enhancement to self and local area defence against modern anti-ship missiles and has performed successfully in recent trials.
“This radar is a world-leading capability for a system of its weight and size and importantly, is considerably more cost-effective than comparable systems,” Senator Johnston said.
“The development of high power phased array radar based on the CEAFAR system builds on the substantial investment in domestic radar-related research and development.”
Senator Johnston said the CEAFAR radar is a focus of the phased array radar element of the High Frequency and Phased Array Radar Priority Industry Capability (PIC).
“The High Frequency and Phased Array Radar (PIC) defines world leading radar capabilities that are locally developed in Australia, providing effective capabilities in their respective operational environments, while the intellectual property stays here.”
CEA Technologies is an internationally recognised radar and communication systems supplier established by two former officers from the Royal Australian Navy in 1983.
(Aus DoD)
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November 29, 2013, 7:22 am
29 November 2013
Kaman SH-2G Super Seaprite will equipped with Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7 anti-ship missiles (photo : Kongsberg)
KONGSBERG has signed a contract with the New Zealand Defence Force for the delivery of Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7 anti-ship missiles and associated equipment.
The missiles will be deployed on the Royal New Zealand Navy new Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters.
”This contract strongly confirms the Penguin missile’s position as the leading missile within its segment. The contract is for a limited number of missiles, however it is considered an important upgrade of New Zealand’s navy,” says Pål Bratlie, EVP Kongsberg Defence Systems.
(Kaman)
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November 29, 2013, 7:33 am
29 November 2013
Royal Australian Navy’s Collins class submarine in the floating dock. (photo : CumminsCommentary)
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with ASC Pty Ltd (Australian Submarine Corporation) to update and modernise the Integrated Ship Control Management and Monitoring System (ISCMMS) on the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarines. The contract has a total value SEK 180 million.
The ISCMMS system provides the submarine manoeuvring control and integrated platform systems management. Originally developed by Saab it has proven to be a very reliable system of the Australian Collins Class Submarine.
The modernisation program involves updating electronic components and systems to alleviate upcoming obsolescence issues and porting the ISCMMS software to ensure the ISCMMS continues operating dependably into the future.
“ISCMMS has been a very successful part of the Collins Class Submarine and is critical to its on-going operations. With this contract, ASC and the Australian Navy continue to show faith in Saab’s high-tech solutions,” says Gunilla Fransson, head of Saab’s business area Security and Defence Solutions.
Steve Ludlam, ASC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said ASC was extremely pleased to have Saab on board for this important project.
The contract will run between 2013 and 2016 and will involve the Security and Defence Solutions operations in Adelaide, Australia.
(Saab)
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November 29, 2013, 7:49 am
29 November 2013
RAAF's C130H for Indonesian Air Force (photo : Bernard Proctor)
The Defence Minister says Australia's handover of an old C-130 Hercules to Indonesia will go ahead, despite cooperation being suspended between the two countries.
Defence Minister David Johnston says Australia's handover of an old C-130 Hercules to Indonesia will go ahead, despite cooperation being suspended between the two countries.
The aircraft flew over Darwin this afternoon and has had its Australian markings removed.
The Hercules has been repainted with flags and symbols of the TNI - the Indonesian military.
Australia originally intended to hand over the plane to the Indonesians at a ceremony this week at Williamtown in New South Wales.
That ceremony had been postponed in light of revelations that Australia attempted to spy on Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, his wife and senior ministers in 2009.
A spokesman for Senator Johnston says the C-130 handover will still go ahead.
He would not comment on whether another date had been set for the ceremony or if the aircraft is on its way to Indonesia.
Meanwhile, Indonesia's foreign minister says he has spoken to his Australian counterpart Julie Bishop about meeting to discuss rebuilding the two countries' relations.
Today Marty Natalegawa appeared before an Indonesian parliamentary commission that deals with foreign affairs.
Commission members want more details about a letter Prime Minister Tony Abbott wrote to the president vowing to never hurt Indonesia or the relationship again.
Dr Natalegawa says he is already looking to begin discussions.
"I've been already in touch with Minister Bishop to discuss about the first step, namely for the two of us to get together," he said.
He says a meeting is needed before protocols for future relations can be developed.
Indonesia says it will not restart cooperation on things like people smuggling until a new agreement is signed.
(ABC)
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November 29, 2013, 7:59 am
29 November 2013
Satelit pertahanan akan dimasukkan dalam anggaran 2014 (photo : Lockheed Martin)
VIVAnews - Menteri Pertahanan Purnomo Yusgiantoro akan menindaklanjuti pengembangan sistem pertahanan siber dan memiliki satelit sendiri untuk kepentingan sektor pertahanan, keamanan, intelijen dan luar negeri. Menurutnya, rencana itu akan dimasukkan dalam program anggaran tahun depan.
"Soal satelit ini masuk dalam program anggaran 2014. Tahap berikutnya perlu ada mekanisme tambahan. Pengadaan satelit dari Kemenkominfo," kata Purnomo di Jakarta, Jumat 29 November 2013.
Purnomo mengatakan, TNI Angkatan Darat telah lama memiliki siber pertahanan, meski masih sewa dari pihak luar. Namun kedepan, pemerintah harus memiliki satelit khusus untuk sistem pertahanan agar tidak mudah disadap oleh pihak asing.
"Oleh karena itu mesti diajukan anggarannya, sejauh ini belum ada anggaran untuk itu (satelit khusus milik RI)," ujarnya.
Pertahanan siber yang akan dibangun itu nantinya berada di bawah kendali Kementerian Pertahanan untuk sistem keamanan dan pertahanan Badan Intelijen Negara (BIN), Badan Intelijen Strategis (BAIS), Lembaga Sandi Negara (Lemsaneg) dan Polri.
Purnomo menambahkan, untuk urusan siber ada dua institusi yang menangani. Yakni pertahanan siber dibawah Kementerian Pertahanan yang di operasikan oleh TNI. Sedangkan kriminal siber itu dibawah kewenangan Polri.
Sebelumnya Komisi I DPR yang merupakan mitra kerja Kemenhan mendukung penuh pemerintah untuk segera mengembangkan sistem pertahanan siber dan memiliki satelit khusus untuk kepentingan sektor pertahanan, keamanan, intelijen dan luar negeri.
Sebelumnya Komisi I DPR yang merupakan mitra kerja Kemenhan mendukung penuh pemerintah untuk segera mengembangkan sistem pertahanan siber dan memiliki satelit khusus untuk kepentingan sektor pertahanan, keamanan, intelijen dan luar negeri.
Hal itu merupakan salah satu butir rekomendasi hasil rapat antara Komisi I DPR dengan Menteri Pertahanan, Menteri Luar Negeri, Kapolri, Kepala BIN, Lemsaneg, Mensesneg dan Menkominfo terkait kasus penyadapan yang dilakukan oleh Australia, Kamis 28 November 2013.
(VivaNews)
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November 29, 2013, 10:29 pm
30 November 2013
The RSN is expected to receive the first LMV in 2016, and all eight LMVs are scheduled to be fully operational by 2020. (photo : Jane's)
MTU Diesel Eengines Entrusted to Power Singapores New Naval Fleet
Singapore - Tognum has been awarded by Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd to power eight Littoral Mission Vessels for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) with MTU Series 4000 diesel engines.
The Littoral Mission Vessels will be installed with state of the art, high efficiency MTU 20V 4000 M93L diesel engines, known for their low consumption and long service life, with each unit producing 4300kW (5766bhp).
MTU Series 4000 diesel engines offer unrivalled power density in terms of volume-to power ratio and power-to-weight ratio.
The application of the MTU 20V 4000 M93L engines in the new RSN fleet continues MTU's long history of providing propulsion systems to navies across the world.
MTU’s reputation, brought about by its powerful, economical and clean engines combined with a track record as a leading innovator, has cemented its status as one of world's leading suppliers of engines and propulsion systems in the marine industry.
MTU engines and propulsion systems suit a variety of applications including tugs, ferries, super yachts as well as naval vessels, which are used on all the world’s oceans and in all marine areas.
(Tognum)
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December 1, 2013, 3:50 pm
02 Desember 2013
The helicopters are expected to be deployed aboard the BRP Gregorio Del Pilar (PF-15) and BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16). (all photos : geminirecon)
MANILA — The Philippine Navy (PN) on Friday announced that two out the five AgustaWestland AW-109 "Power" helicopters that it will be acquiring this year are classified as combat helicopters.
Navy spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic made this announcement after noting that these aircraft are fitted with weapon and electronic warfare systems.
He did not give the exact specifications, citing operational security reasons.
"The two helicopters which will arrive next year are classified as combat helicopters than the initial three that are classified as naval helicopters. They are more upgraded in terms of firepower and electronic warfare systems," Fabic said.
3 Helicopters to be Delivered this December
Three of the PN's AW-109 helicopters are scheduled to arrive this December.These are the naval versions, Fabic stressed.
The PN spokesperson said that these combat helicopters can be deployed aboard their Gregorio Del Pilar class frigates and in the future, as two of the modern frigates and strategic sealift vessels are set to be bidded out.
The PN's AW-109 helicopter deal is worth P1.33 billion.
Fabic said that the decision of to acquire two more is based on the PN's desired force-mix of 18 naval helicopters to serve the fleet.
The AW-109 "Power" is a three-ton class eight seat helicopter powered by two Pratt and Whitney PW206C engines.
The spacious cabin is designed to be fitted with a number of modular equipment packages for quick and easy conversion between roles.
The aircraft’s safety features include a fully separated fuel system, dual hydraulic boost system, dual electrical systems and redundant lubrication and cooling systems for the main transmission and engines.
The AW-109 has established itself as the world’s best selling light-twin helicopter for maritime missions.
It's superior speed, capacity and productivity combined with reliability and ease of maintenance make it the most cost effective maritime helicopter in its class.
For shipboard operations, the aircraft has a reinforced-wheeled landing gear and deck mooring points as well as extensive corrosion protection measures.
The ability to operate from small ships in high sea state enables the AW-109 to perform its mission when many other helicopters would be confined to the ship’s hangar.
Over 550 AW-109 "Power" and AW-109 light utility helicopters have been ordered for commercial, parapublic and military applications by customers in almost 50 countries.
(ZamboTimes)
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December 2, 2013, 5:11 am
02 Desember 2013
The RSS Challenger, Singapore's first submarine. The new vessels, together with two second-hand Archer-class submarines, will replace four ageing Challenger-class submarines. (photo : Straits Times)
SINGAPORE: Singapore, which has Southeast Asia’s most modern military, said Monday it was acquiring two new submarines from German defence contractor ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems.In a statement, the defence ministry said it signed a contract to acquire two “Type 218SG” submarines, which are projected to be delivered in 2020. It said the deal included a logistics package and a crew training arrangement in Germany, but did not reveal the total cost. The two new submarines, along with Archer-class submarines purchased from Sweden in 2005 will replace its Challenger-class submarines that were built in the 1960s and acquired by the city-state in the 1990s. “The replacement submarines will have significantly improved capabilities and be equipped with Air Independent Propulsion Systems,” the ministry said in the statement.The German firm said the propulsion system significantly increases a submarine’s underwater range, reducing the risk of discovery.Singapore announced in September it was acquiring an advanced European air defence system to replace its ageing US-made Hawk surface-to-air batteries.It has set aside Sg$12.34 billion ($9.84 billion) for defence in 2013, up from Sg$11.83 billion in 2012. Singapore, surrounded by far larger neighbours, has pursued a robust defence strategy since its acrimonious split from Malaysia in 1965. All able-bodied men must serve for two years in the military upon turning 18, providing additional manpower on top of the estimated 20,000 regulars.
(New Straits Times)
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December 2, 2013, 5:13 am
02 Desember 2013
ANZAC class frigate (photo : Militaryphotos)
Defence Minister Senator David Johnston today announced that Defence has awarded two multi-million dollar contracts to Selex ES Ltd for the acquisition and support of modernised communication systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s eight ANZAC Class frigates.
Senator Johnston said the modernisation of the communications capability on board the ANZAC frigates will be a significant boost for the Navy, ensuring the ANZAC frigates will achieve and maintain information superiority in the maritime environment.
“The SEA1442 Phase 4 Acquisition Contract, valued at nearly $188 million, will deliver a significant improvement to the communications capability through an integrated system, including new radio and switching systems, secure voice and tactical communications system, and a communications management system,” Senator Johnston said.
“This new system will allow high speed networking of ships within a task group as well as more efficient and effective communications from ship to shore, and is a design that is used by the United States, Canadian and the Royal Navies.”
Senator Johnston said the contract will provide job opportunities in Melbourne for engineers, project managers, logisticians and other specialists in military communications and in-service support.
“A separate five-year in-service support contract, valued at nearly $18 million, will provide logistics, supply, training, engineering, and maintenance support services for the sustainment of the delivered capability.”
Selex ES Ltd, a United Kingdom based company, with significant experience in delivering maritime communications capability will establish Selex ES (Aust) in Melbourne to deliver this project and provide ongoing support following delivery.
Further opportunities for Australian industry will occur through a number of sub-contracts to small-to-medium enterprises in the fields of systems integration and engineering, project management, integrated logistics, ship installation and in-service support.
Senator Johnston said Selex was selected through an open tender process for this significant ANZAC upgrade program with the first upgraded ship planned to enter service in 2018.
(Aus DoD)
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December 3, 2013, 8:41 am
03 Desember 2013
DRS Technologies is a member of Finmeccanica company (photo : TAF)
ARLINGTON, VA ̶ DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica Company, announced that its Network and Imaging Systems group and Thailand’s Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Co Ltd. have entered into an exclusive teaming agreement to integrate DRS’s C4InSight™ mission command capabilities into the new Chaiseri First Win multi-role armored 4x4 tactical vehicle.
The partnership enables the Chaiseri/DRS team to deliver a combination of innovative Thai engineering with DRS’s leading-edge ground vehicle mission systems integration to customers in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Central to this initiative is the integration of DRS’s Data Distribution Unit (DDU) into the Chaiseri vehicles. The DDU enables centralized communication between the C4ISR platform and weapon subsystems and provides a wide range of services including tactical router, voice cross-banding and call management, tactical server, network video distribution, cellular communications, GPS distribution, vehicle power management, peripheral control and vehicle health management. All of these systems are accessible from a connected common tactical workstation via a configurable interface. Third-party applications such as battle management systems can be hosted on a virtual machine and run concurrently with multiple VM services.
C4InSight™ system is a modular, scalable and open architecture communications system with the ability to interface and control a wide range of HF and VHF radios, SATCOM and other line of sight and below line of sight communications mediums. The DDU also provides embedded Wi-Fi for inter-vehicle and intra-vehicle communications.
“This new partnership is an exciting venture for DRS, providing us with the opportunity to establish a relationship with a world-class defense manufacturer like Chaiseri,” said Mike Sarrica, president of DRS’s Network and Imaging Systems group. “We are excited to team with a company that values the full spectrum of unique capabilities and experience that DRS has to offer in this field on a superior vehicle like the First Win multi-role armored vehicle,” Sarrica continued.
Hiran Koolhiran, CEO and Chairman of Chaiseri said, “This teaming agreement represents a big step for our company in the development of a fully integrated and world-leading tactical vehicle that is designed from the ground up for modern network-centric operations.”
DRS mission systems solutions are drawn from more than 15 years of successfully supplying its products into some of the largest military tactical command and control projects, including the U.S. Army's Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below (FBCB2) and the Blue Force Tracking program, with over 180,000 systems delivered; the U.S. Army’s Movement Tracking System (MTS) program with over 25,000 systems delivered and the U.K. Bowman program with 15,000 systems delivered. Continuing this proven track record, DRS was recently awarded a $455M indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract (IDIQ) contract for the supply of the U.S. Army’s next generation of tactical computing. As part of this newly announced effort, a number of these new capabilities will be integrated into the Chaiseri First Win multi-role armored 4x4 tactical vehicle.
Chaiseri will be responsible for in-country installation and on-going support and maintenance of the mission system products and systems. DRS will provide its world-class systems engineering support from its facilities in Melbourne, Florida U.S.A and Farnham U.K.
About Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Co., Ltd.
Chaiseri Metal & Rubber Co., Ltd. is a Thai company located in the province of Pathumthani, which is situated to the north of Bangkok, Thailand with a considerable history since it has been operating in related business for more than 40 years with the policy of supplying high quality products according to customers' requirements at competitive prices.
One of the major new product initiatives of Chasieri is the development of the first Thai designed and manufactured multi-role tactical armored vehicle, the ‘First Win’. First Win is already in service with the Royal Thai Army (RTA) and is available in a number of formats including Armored Personnel Carrie (APC), Patrol vehicle and Interior Security Vehicle.
About DRS Technologies
DRS Technologies is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide and is the 2013 recipient of the Defense Security Service Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence as well as three James S. Cogswell Awards for Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Finmeccanica SpA (FNC.MI), which employs approximately 70,000 people worldwide. Within DRS, the Network and Imaging Systems (NIS) group manufactures and supports advanced electro-optical sensor systems, and develops innovative networking capabilities that integrate these sensors in a broader tactical C4 environment. NIS is based in Dallas, Texas; Melbourne, Fla.; Cypress, Calif.; Huntsville, Ala.; and the UK. For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company’s website at www.drs.com.
(DRS)
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December 3, 2013, 8:41 am
03 Desember 2013
U216 as a predecessor of U218SG submarine (image : udt-global)
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems receives major submarine order from Singapore
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, a company of ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions, has signed a contract for the delivery of two submarines of HDW Class 218SG to Singapore.
HDW Class 218SG is a customised design from ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The submarines, which will be fitted out with an air independent propulsion system, are going to be built at the Kiel premises of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems.
ATLAS ELEKTRONIK is the only company in the world able to deliver all components of a modern submarine combat suite, including heavyweight torpedoes and torpedo counter measures. (image : Naval Technology)
Compared to the present ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems submarines, the new design has been customised to house additional equipment for present and future operational requirements. Special attention has also been paid to the ultra-modern layout of the tailor-made Combat System of these submarines. ST Electronics, being part of the ST Engineering group, will co-develop such Combat System with Atlas Elektronik GmbH.
ATLAS ForcePro is a system for the fusion of all information (optronic, sonar and radar sensor) in a certain area of a terroristic / asymmetric threat. The reference system had been deployed and tested by German authorities. (image : Naval Technology)
Dr. Hans Christoph Atzpodien, Chairman of the Management Board of Business Area Industrial Solutions of ThyssenKrupp AG, underlines the importance of the order: “We very much look forward to continue the co-operation with the Republic of Singapore Navy which has already been a customer of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The new order is an affirmation of our high-end products and services and will further strengthen our position as a world market leader in the sector of non-nuclear submarines. The contract does not only safeguard jobs at ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, but also several hundred jobs at subcontractors.”
(ThyssenKrupp Marine)
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December 3, 2013, 8:41 am
03 Desember 2013
KAI F/A-50 aircraft (photo : twicsy)
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines and South Korean firm Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) are still hurdling issues related to the military’s plan to buy 12 lead in fighter trainer jets worth P18.9-billion.
Defense Undersecretary Fernando Manalo admitted on Monday that they have yet to reach consensus on some issues including the down payment to be given to the supplier and the period of delivery of spare parts.
“The lead in fighter (project) is within the process of negotiation with the government of South Korea and there are major issues, there are several issues that we still have to hurdle,” Manalo said in a press conference.
Among the issues to be threshed out is the advance payment to be given to KAI.
Manalo said the law allows state agencies to pay a 15 percent down payment while the rest of the amount would be paid upon the delivery of goods.
KAI wants the Philippines to pay a 52 percent down payment but Manalo said this would require the approval of President Aquino.
“The approval of a down payment that is more than 15 percent does not rest on the BAC (Bids and Awards Committee). It will be up to the president,” Manalo said.
“Even if we consider their request on the terms of payment and more progressive billing, we cannot do it. We can only recommend to the president,” he added.
Another issue being threshed out is the turnaround time, the period required for the delivery of the jets’ spare parts under a two-year warranty.
Manalo said the turnaround time usually lasts for 30 to 45 days but KAI wants it prolonged to 180 days.
When asked whether he is still optimistic that the issues surrounding the project will be resolved, Manalo said: “This project should push through but we cannot continue without looking at it and ensuring that aircraft we will buy won’t be left unused without the spare parts.”
Manalo said they would decide whether to push through with a deal with KAI within the year.
“We are already preparing our firm position and then we are going to submit it to KAI for them to determine whether that is acceptable. We cannot just let it hang for a long time. We will immediately resolve the issue,” he said.
The government plans to acquire 12 FA-50 jets from South Korea to boost the territorial defense capabilities of the Air Force. The negotiations with KAI started last July.
Earlier, Air Force chief Lt. Gen. Lauro Catalino dela Cruz said two FA-50 jets could be delivered by the end of 2014 if all the contracts and other necessary documents are signed this year.
The acquisition of FA-50 jets is one of the big ticket items in the military’s multi-billion upgrade program.
A total of P85.29-billion is needed to bankroll the program for the next four years, Defense department data showed.
Other items to be acquired were Navy frigates, ammunitions, rocket launchers, handheld radios, long range patrol aircraft, amphibious assault vehicles, anti-submarine helicopter, aerial radars, engineering equipment and base support facilities
Manalo said the government is also planning to spend P6.5-billion to buy a shore-based missile system but declined to say where it will be located.
(PhilStar)
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December 4, 2013, 6:20 am
04 Desember 2013
One of a kind: Paskau members withdrawing from the battlefield in an Air Droppable Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat, which can be parachuted into the sea by an airplane. (all photos : The Star)
The sky is the limit, both figuratively and literally, for the Royal Malaysian Air Force Special Air Service (Paskau).
Although it is the youngest special force among the three branches of the military, the RMAF’s commando regiment takes pride in itself by having the most technically demanding force.
Being a part of the Air Force, the regiment’s duties cover everything involving air operations.
“From guarding our air bases to destroying enemy assets, Paskau is the team that will handle it because of our knowledge of aircraft and aviation,” said Paskau commanding officer Kol Nazri Mohammad when met at the RMAF Regiment in Jugra, home of Paskau.
Bombed: The ‘enemy base’ targetted in an airstrike.
However, personnel are not only trained for offensive missions.
They are also deployed for air and maritime rescue missions, which are their main duties during times of peace.
Their latest asset for such missions is an Air Droppable Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (ADRHIB), which journalists who recently visited the base were given the chance to ride.
The twin-engined boat, the first of its kind in Asia, can be parachuted into the sea by airplane up to 300km from shore.
It can then race back to land at a top speed of 50 knots across rough seas at State 6 (3m to 4m high waves).
Journalists were given the chance to experience exercises that Paskau members undergo including scuba diving, parachuting, and shooting.
A Paskau member explaining to a journalist how the laser target designator is used.
They also participated in a treasure hunt with a twist — using night vision scopes to locate the treasures hidden around the training grounds of Bukit Jugra.
This gave the journalists a taste of what it was like when conducting operations at night.
On the last day of the visit, journalists and other VIPs were treated to a tactical demonstration simulating the role of a Ground Laser Target Designation team in an offensive against an enemy base and radar installation.
(The Star)
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December 4, 2013, 6:21 am
04 Desember 2013
Remington R4 carbine (photo : Remington Military)
Madison, N.C. - Remington announced today, that it has been awarded, a $47 million dollar initial contract, to supply and deliver over 40,000 R4 carbines with accessories and training by the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This contract award is the result of an open bid competition conducted by the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND).
"This contract is representative of Remington's strong and growing presence in international military markets. We look forward to providing the best military-grade weapon systems to the Philippine Military," said Mike Haugen, Director International Military/Law Enforcement Sales, Remington Defense. "We take great pride in knowing the AFP will use our products to defend the interests of their nation."
"This award is not only an impressive reminder of Remington's leading position in the manufacturing of arms and ammunition on a global scale, but also demonstrates that American manufacturing is still the top choice for military personnel around the world," said John Day, Vice President, Remington Defense. "Our American workforce is pleased to provide AFP with the excellent craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology that has proven Remington invaluable in combat time and time again."
Over the past four years, Remington Defense has invested in its ability to compete in the government small arms space by modernizing production facilities, focusing research and development on end-user requirements, and ensuring consistent and repeatable quality in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. Remington Defense also holds the Precision Sniper Rifle contract from the United States Special Operations Command, which was awarded in 201X, as well as numerous law enforcement agency contracts and international military awards. Together, these contracts demonstrate Remington Defense's commitment to development and production of high-quality, affordable sniper systems, shotguns, and carbines for military and law enforcement customers.
(The Outdoor Wire)
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December 4, 2013, 6:31 am
04 Desember 2013
Vietnam is looking at India to supply the BrahMos missiles to meet its immediate requirement. (photo : Bharat Rakshak)
Looking to increase defence cooperation with India, Vietnam Communist party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong also requested New Delhi for conversion training for Vietnamese pilots to fly Sukhoi-30 aircrafts.
Vietnam formally requested India to supply the Indo-Russian BrahMos cruise missiles at a meeting in New Delhi, informed sources told RIR. The request was made when Vietnam Communist party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong visited the Indian capital, the sources said, adding that the Southeast Asian country was looking at enhancing security cooperation with India.
Informal negotiations had been going between the countries for the joint Indo-Russian missiles that are being manufactured in India. Vietnam’s interest was renewed as a plan between Russia and the country to jointly produce a modified anti-ship missile is moving a slow pace, the sources told RIR. While Moscow and Hanoi to develop a joint missile analogous to Russia's Kh-35 Uran, using BrahMos as a model, Vietnam is looking at India to supply the missiles to meet its immediate requirement. It remains unclear whether India will be able to supply the missiles in the near future.
BrahMos officials declined to comment on the negotiations between India and Vietnam.
During Phu Trong’s visits, requests were also made to India for submarine training and for conversion training for Vietnamese pilots to fly Sukhoi-30 aircrafts. Sources told RIR that India would be ready to supply the missiles, as it was looking for international buyers and countries like Malaysia and Indonesia had already expressed interests. They added that New Delhi was also ready to provide training for Vietnamese pilots but were cautious about further military cooperation keeping the China factor in mind. Beijing has been viewing India’s growing presence in Vietnam with a degree of suspicion, the sources added. India and Vietnam have traditionally maintained friendly and cordial relations and leading analysts suggest that the countries could be at the forefront of a new kind of non-aligned movement.
BrahMos cruise missiles have been adopted by India's Army and the Navy’s surface ships. The Indian Air Force has also ordered a batch of land-based missiles. Work is also underway to adapt the missile to Su-30MKI planes used by the Indian Air Force. BrahMos is an acronym of the two rivers: Brahmaputra in India and Moskva in Russia.
(Russia & India Report)
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