DEFENSE STUDIES

27 Maret 2019

Pesawat CN-235 Gunship rancangan PT DI (all photos : PT DI)

ANGKASA REVIEW - Langkawi International Maritim And Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2019 di Langkawi, Malaysia akan dibuka Selasa (26/3) dan dilaksanakan hingga Sabtu (30/3). Pameran alutsista kemaritiman dan kedirgantaraan ini akan diselenggarakan di dua tempat terpisah. Pameran maritim di Resort World Langkawi (RWL) dan kedirgantaraan di Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MEC).

Dalam gelaran dua tahunan ini PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) kembali hadir untuk meluaskan pemasaran produk unggulannya seperti N219, NC212i, dan CN-235 serta jasa MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul). Bertempat di MIEC, PTDI menempati booth di Hall A No. A254.

Dalam kesempatan ini PTDI juga memperkenalkan produk terbarunya berupa pesawat CN-235 varian bersenjata. Pesawat yang juga dikenal sebagai CN-235 Gunship ini tampil dalam model skala.

Berdasar rilis resmi dari Humas PTDI yang diterima Redaksi AR, pesawat CN-235 Gunship dikembangkan berdasar kebutuhan pasar. Ditawarkan sebagai pesawat dukungan tembakan dari udara untuk pasukan darat (CAS), CSAR (combat SAR), pengawasan laut, dan patroli wilayah perbatasan.

Sebagai gunship, pesawat CN-235 akan dibekali senjata penggebuk berupa kanon tunggal kaliber 30 mm yang ditempatkan di kabin belakang. Pesenjataan lain yang bisa dibawa berupa tabung roket dan misil udara ke darat yang ditempatkan di gantungan senjata yang berada di rumah roda (sponson).

Mengenai kinerjanya CN-235 yang dibekali mesin General Electric CT7-9C3 ini bisa dibesut hingga 450 km/jam (kecepatan jelajah). Ketinggian terbang maksimumnya 7.620 m dan jangkauan operasi hingga 4.355 km.

Untuk mewujudkannya PTDI kini tengah membangun sebuah pesawat Flying Test Bed baru.

Saat di konfirmasi oleh Redaksi AR, Humas PTDI Kerry Apriawan mengatakan pesawat akan siap akhir tahun 2019 ini.

“Pesawat akan digunakan untuk promosi penjualan sendiri oleh PTDI,” pungkas pria kelahiran Tanah Pasundan ini.

(Angkasa Review)

27 Maret 2019`

Myanmar new light tank base on chassis of Ukrainian MT-LB tracked APC and 105mm tank gun turret of Chinese PTL-02 wheeled assault gun tank destroyer 6x6 (photo : mmmilitary)

Images published in Myanmar's online social media show what seems to be a vehicle, a tracked vehice, artillery, assault tanks or new light tanks of the Myanmar Army (Tatmadaw), which is probably the prototype car built by Myanmar in the country .

It is understood that the new light tank of the Burmese Army may be launched at the Tatmadaw Day military ceremony. The 74th anniversary of the establishment that will be held on 27 March 2019.

Tank Destroyer, Assault Gun or Light Tank of New Burmese Army vehicles that appear in the picture it seems that there should be a source of systems in various parts from the chariots that were stationed in the Burmese Army before.

The base car is likely to be based on the MT-LBMSh APC (Armored Personnel Carrier), which has been updated by Ukraine. Install the Shturm turret with weapons such as 30mm mechanical cannon and 7.62mm joint machine gun, which are assembled in Myanmar.

As for the turret cannon, the installed tank should have the same foundation as the 105mm barrel cannon mounted on the tank armored vehicle PTL-02 (WMA301) produced by Norinco Enterprises, weapons manufacturers of the People's Republic of China.

Which PTL-02 has a base installed on the WZ551 6x6 vehicle wheelbase, as well as the Type 92 IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) infantry and the armored recovery wheel XJZ92 WZ531M 6x6 which is stationed in Burma Army as well.

Seen from outside the turret of the new light tank, Myanmar is equipped with a smoke bomb set. 4 appointments beside the two turrets, each side included 8 shots, as well as the PTL-02 6x6 wheeled vehicle, but not yet revealed whether or not the 12.7mm heavy machine gun will be installed on the fortress roof as well.

And in the base car, there is a 7 wheeler tracked with a size longer than the MT-LBMSh Myanmar flavor with a 6-wheeled tracked wheel with the size equivalent to the SPG 2S1 Gvozdika 122mm Russian basic tracked vehicle base truck MT-LB belt as well.

As previously reported that Ukrspecexport Agency for the management of import, export, armament Ukroboronprom the state-owned enterprise in the Ukrainian government has signed a joint venture agreement with Myanmar for the construction of a vehicle assembly plant in Myanmar.

Consists of a production line for assembling vehicles, armored vehicles, BTR-4U 8x8 APC and 2S1U self-propelled artillery tracked, the 122mm improved version of Ukraine that will open the production line in mid-2020.

(AAG)

27 Maret 2019

China's AVIC has partnered Malaysian companies on facilitating local production of the Y-12 transport aircraft with seating for 17 passengers and two crew (photo : SLDN)

A joint venture (JV) between Malaysian company UA Aerospace and the investment arm of the government of Kedah, Menteri Besar Kedah Incorporated (MBI Kedah), has secured a partnership with China’s biggest defence enterprise, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), it has been revealed to Jane’s .

Foong Peng Hoong, the president of UA Aerospace, said at the 2019 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition in Malaysia on 26 March that under the new partnership UA Aerospace and MBI Kedah will receive technologies and training from AVIC to facilitate the Malaysian production of two major Chinese platforms.

These comprise the Y-12 light transport aircraft, developed by AVIC subsidiary Harbin Aviation Group, and the AC312 light twin-engine civilian helicopter, developed by subsidiary AVICopter. The Y-12 and AC312 have been designed by AVIC for commercial and military applications.

Hoong said that under the new agreement – in which AVIC has been designated “technical partner” – the JV will produce the aircraft in a facility that UA Aerospace is planning to develop in Kedah, with funding support provided by MBI Kedah and technologies and training provided by AVIC. This new facility will be operational by about 2020, he said. UA Aerospace already manufactures aerospace components for the commercial sector.

With collaboration initially focused on the Y-12, the Malaysian-Chinese partnership will produce the aircraft for global customers, said Hoong. Work will initially be geared towards meeting requirements in commercial domains but, he said, could also incorporate the production of aircraft for coastguard and paramilitary operators in the future. The Y-12 could also meet requirements for maritime surveillance, he said.

(Jane's)

27 Maret 2019

Fregat TNI AL KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai 332 bersama pesawat Su-30MK2 TNI AU (all photos : TNI)

KRI GNR-332 Ikut Aksi Dalam Latihan Perkasa "B" 2019 Di Makassar

KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 atau GNR-332 , yang tergabung dalam jajaran Satuan Kapal Eskorta Koarmada II, ikut serta beraksi dalam latihan gabungan bersama Kosekhanudnas II Makassar yang diberi sandi Latihan Perkasa "B". Selasa (26/03/2019).

Komandan KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 Kolonel Laut (P) Henry Ballo mengatakan jika KRI GNR-332 yang saat ini tengah sandar untuk bekal ulang di Dermaga Hatta Makassar, telah melaksanakan latihan Perkasa "B" tahun 2019 dibawah Komando Sektor Pertahanan Udara Nasional II/Makassar.

"Sebelum sandar di Kota Makassar, kami telah berlatih dan bergabung dengan satuan Kosekhanudnas II selama beberapa hari untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dan menguji pertahanan udara di wilayah udara bagian tengah NKRI ,dan menjaga kedaulatan NKRI sebagai fungsi penegakkan hukum di wilayah perairan laut Indonesia ", terang Henry- sapaan akrab Komandan KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332 ini.

Lebih lanjut Henry mengatakan, para peserta Latihan Perkasa "B" Tahun 2019 ini melibatkan KRI Gusti Ngurah Rai-332, pesawat tempur Sukhoi 27/30 dari Skuadron 11 Lanud Sultan Hasanuddin, pesawat temput F16 dari skuadron 3 lanud Iswahyudi, kemudian pesawat tempur EMB 314 dari skuadron udara 21 Lanud Domber, Satkor Koarmada II dan jajaran Satuan Radar dibawah Kosek Hanudnas II.

Terkait kemampuan KRI yang diberi identik dengan tokoh Pahlawan Bali I Gusti Ngurah Rai ini , yakni kapal tersebut mampu berlatih, berpatroli dan bertahan dalam serangan antar permukaan, permukaan-udara, dan permukaan-bawah laut.

"Kapal perang Kami juga memiliki mode siluman atau stealth agar tidak mudah terdeteksi," terang Komandan KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai - 332.

Kecanggihan lainnya yang dimiliki kapal yang baru bergabung dijajaran Koarmada II pada tahun 2018 ini , yakni diperkuat dengan persenjataan antara lain meriam utama Oto Melara 76/62 mm super-rapid gun, rudal SSM Exocet MM40 Block 3 yang jarak jangkauannya hingga 200 km. Persenjataan lainnya adalah rudal SAM anti-serangan udara MICA, yang dirancang untuk beroperasi dalam waktu singkat.

(TNI)

28 Maret 2019

HMAS Sydney 42 Airwarfare Destroyer (photo : Aus DoD)

NUSHIP Sydney capability upgrade to occur at Osbourne

A significant capability upgrade to the Hobart Class Destroyers will allow NUSHIP Sydney to enter into operation one year ahead of schedule.

Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, said Defence was able to streamline a technical upgrade to the third ship of the Hobart Class Air Warfare Destroyer during its build at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia and fast-track its operational schedule.

“Structural modifications to accommodate the MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopter into the Hobart Class were planned to be completed after operational acceptance trials, but an opportunity was identified to bring the aviation upgrade forward,” Minister Pyne said.

“The upgrade to the ship’s infrastructure to support the Romeo, the Royal Australian Navy's next generation maritime combat helicopter, will make it Australia’s most advanced warship.”

Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, said carrying out the aviation upgrade during the ship’s build presents significant value for money.

“The opportunity for the AWD Alliance to complete the work while the ship is still in-build is testament to the skill and efficiency of the 400-strong shipbuilding workforce at Osborne,” Minister Reynolds said.

"It will deliver operational capability to the Royal Australian Navy 12 months ahead of schedule and is another way in which the Australian Government is strengthening Defence capability and assuring jobs for Australians."

NUSHIP Sydney is part of the largest regeneration of the Royal Australian Navy since the Second World War. It complements the $90 billion commitment in the 2016 Defence White Paper to further enhance Navy’s capabilities with the Arafura class offshore patrol vessels, the Hunter class frigates, and 12 regionally superior submarines, the Attack class, all to be built in Australia, by Australian workers.

(Aus DoD)

28 Maret 2019

Bahagian dalam pesawat CN235 yang mampu diubah suai daripada pesawat pengangkut kepada pesawat rondaan maritim (MPA) menerusi menaik taraf sistem sedia ada (photo : Utusan)

LANGKAWI - Pesawat pengangkut CN235 milik Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) bukan sahaja boleh dipanjangkan hayat perkhidmatannya kepada 15 tahun lagi tetapi mampu diubah suai menjadi pesawat rondaan maritim (MPA).

Begitu dinyatakan Naib Presiden Sokongan Pengguna PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Tedi Permadi, iaitu syarikat pengeluar pesawat itu yang berpangkalan di Bandung.

Beliau berkata, kesemua tujuh pesawat berkenaan yang sudah berusia kira-kira 20 tahun, kini sedang menjalani Program Pemanjangan Hayat Perkhidmatan (SLEP).

“Sebuah daripadanya baru selesai menjalani proses pendawaian semula di Kuching, Sarawak dan diserahkan semula kepada TUDM hari ini diikuti pesawat lain yang dijangka selesai tahun depan.

“Ia merangkumi pendawaian semula di bahagian sistem enjin, minyak, eletrikal dan avionik,” katanya ketika ditemui semasa Pameran Udara dan Maritim Antarabangsa Langkawi (LIMA ‘19) di sini, hari ini.

Majlis penyerahan pesawat CN235 dan sijil kepada pegawai dan anggota TUDM yang terlibat dalam proses pendawaian semula pesawat tersebut yang mengambil masa tiga bulan, dilakukan di LIMA hari ini.

Dalam pada itu menurut Tedi, selain menaik taraf CN235 menerusi SLEP, pihaknya turut menawarkan pengubahsuaian dua pesawat berkenaan kepada MPA dan pembelian dua pesawat baharu jenis sama.

Beliau walau bagaimanapun enggan menyatakan kos pakej bagi kedua-dua urusniaga itu.

“Sekiranya dilaksanakan (pengubahsuaian), TUDM boleh memperluaskan fungsi CN235 untuk rondaan maritim pada masa depan,” katanya.

Kata beliau, pengubahsuaian itu nanti akan melibatkan antaranya penukaran sistem radar pengesan, pengesan inframerah, sistem kompter teknikal, sistem komunikasi digital dan peralatan pemprosesan isyarat dan penerima (ESM).

(Utusan)

28 Maret 2019

Sukhoi Su-35 fighter (photo : sunshydl)

LANGKAWI /Malaysia/TASS/. Sanctions and political environment won’t affect the deliveries of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia, Deputy Director of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation Mikhail Petukhov told TASS on Tuesday.

Earlier reports said Russia and Indonesia had signed a contract on the supplies of 11 Su-35 fighter jets.

"The supplies of Russian armaments and the provision of maintenance services depend solely on contractual terms and are not affected by political environment and sanctions blackmail," Petukhov said at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2019) in Malaysia.

"Joint work on this project is underway. We don’t have any information on the sides’ statements on giving up the contract on the Su-35 supplies," he noted.

The official stressed that Russia’s partners are satisfied by "combat, technical and price parameters of Russian armaments."

Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Mohamad Wahid Supriyadi told TASS on Monday the deliveries of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia could begin this year. (TASS)

Deliveries of Russian Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia may begin in 2019

MAKHACHKALA/TASS/. The deliveries of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets to Indonesia may begin in 2019, Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Mohamad Wahid Supriyadi told TASS on Monday.

"You know, this is a technical issue because the agreement has already been signed. The talk is about its implementation technically because the scheme itself is quite new for us," the ambassador said.

"As you know, this scheme envisages an exchange of some products for other products and I very much hope that it will be implemented in the near future. I hope that this may take place this year," the envoy said, responding to a question about when the deliveries of Su-35 fighters to Indonesia would begin.

When answering a question about the US position on this issue, the Indonesian diplomat said that Jakarta felt certain pressure from Washington.

"But the government has already made a decision for itself and this is an internal issue, an issue of national interests and the decision will naturally be made by us," the envoy said.

The ambassador also said that Russia and Indonesia were working on new projects in the sphere of military and technical cooperation but declined to give any details.

"Annually, a special commission for military and technical cooperation holds its session to discuss current issues," the ambassador said. (TASS)

28 Maret 2019

Russia’s Irkut Corporation delivered an initial four Yak-130 trainer/light attack aircraft to Laos in late 2018 (photo : Irkut)

TSAMTO - Russia plans to create a service center for the Yak-130 in Malaysia in the event of its purchase, as well as to localize its production. On this, as the "RIA Novosti", said at the exhibition LIMA 2019 UAC President Yuri Slusar.
Currently, Russia and Malaysia are negotiating the possibility of selling the Yak-130.

“The plane is unique. Of course, Mr. Prime Minister (Malaysian Mahathir Mohamad - ed.) And I discussed the possibility of industrial cooperation in this matter. Here in Malaysia, the service center will be engaged in maintenance and repair. Maybe in the future we will consider some options for assembling the aircraft in Malaysia. In the future, there could be a regional center that would support the entire grouping of aircraft in the region of Southeast Asia, ”said Slyusar after meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who visited the UAC stand.

As noted by Y. Slyusar, the premiere was shown by the entire line of aircraft produced, but first and foremost by the Yak-130 training aircraft.

“There is a prospect of promoting this aircraft to the Malaysian market. We put it in this region already in Bangladesh, Laos, Myanmar.

The UAC President stressed that “the Yak-130 aircraft causes great interest in Malaysia,” RIA Novosti reports. (ArmsTrade)

Irkut closes in on Yak-130 opportunities in Southeast Asia

Russian aerospace group Irkut has outlined additional export opportunities in Southeast Asia for its Yakovlev Yak-130 'Mitten' advanced jet trainer/light-attack aircraft.

Speaking at a media briefing at the LIMA 2019 exhibition in Langkawi on 27 March, Irkut officials confirmed that the aircraft is positioned to bid for Malaysia's requirement to procure a light combat aircraft (LCA) or a fighter lead-in trainer (FLIT). Officials also indicated a possible opportunity in Vietnam.

Irkut said it has recently responded to the Royal Malaysian Air Force's (RMAF's) request for information in support of the LCA/FLIT procurement, which officials said features 18 initial aircraft and 36 in total. Officials said Irkut is preparing a bid for the tender but did not elaborate.

Irkut also confirmed that regional exports of the Yak-130 include sales to Bangladesh, Laos, and Myanmar. Officials did not provide a breakdown of sales, only stating that each regional country had ordered "more than 10 aircraft each". Irkut said that in total it has sold more than 160 Yak-130s to six countries. Other operators include Algeria, Belarus,and Russia.

According to Jane's All the World's Aircraft , Myanmar has ordered 12 Yak-130 aircraft, all of which were scheduled for delivery by the end of 2018. Laos received an initial four Yak-130s in late 2018 after having ordered the aircraft one year earlier. The number of aircraft purchased by Laos has not been confirmed but the country has reportedly ordered 10 in a deal worth about USD300 million including spares, air-launched munitions, ground equipment, and training.

Bangladesh has confirmed its delivery of 16 Yak-130s, the last of which was handed over in 2016.

Irkut also identified Vietnam as another possible customer. "We are working with our friends in Vietnam, which is a long-term partner of Russia," said an Irkut official. (Jane's)

28 Maret 2019

A fleet of Triton surveillance drones will be based at the Edinburgh base in northern Adelaide (photo : ABC)

Australia commits to next Triton remotely piloted aircraft

The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP, and the Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, today announced that the Government will purchase the next MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft.

This aircraft is the second of a planned fleet of at least six Triton aircraft that Australia is acquiring through a cooperative program with the United States Navy.

Minister Pyne said the Triton acquisition was an important part of strengthening the security of Australia’s maritime boarders.

“The Triton – which will complement our manned P-8A Poseidon aircraft – will significantly enhance our anti-submarine warfare and maritime strike capability as well as our ability to monitor and secure Australia’s maritime approaches,” Minister Pyne said.

“These capabilities help us protect our maritime area from threats such as people smuggling, and the exploitation of our natural resources from activities like illegal fishing.”

“The Tritons will also be able to undertake enhanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance tasks to support whole-of-government operations.”

Minister Reynolds said that the Triton provides significant opportunities for Australian defence industry.

“The project is expected to create about 70 jobs in South Australia and the Northern Territory,” Minister Reynolds said.

“In the sustainment phase in particular there will be significant opportunity for Australian industry to share in billions of dollars of system maintenance and network management functions.”

“Just last month Northrop Grumman – the manufacturer of the Triton – signed an Australian Industry Capability Deed with Defence, which will result in even more investment and enhanced opportunities for Australian companies.”

The approval of the second aircraft means that the project is on track to see the first Triton aircraft introduced into service in mid-2023 with all six planned to be delivered by late 2025, based at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia.

(Aus DoD)

28 Maret 2019

Pilatus PC-7 Mk II trainer aircraft of the RMAF (photo : RMAF)

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a United Technologies company, and Malaysian aerospace firm Airod signed an agreement on 27 March to support the P&WC PT6A-25C engines that power the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF’s) fleet of Pilatus PC-7 Mk II trainer aircraft.

Under the memorandum of understanding (MOU), which was signed at the 2019 LIMA exhibition in Langkawi, the two companies will collaborate on providing “performance-based support and maintenance” for the engine.

Officials confirmed to Jane’s that while Airod has previously offered maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) support for the engines, the new agreement covers additional engines and includes options for ‘pay per hour’ for MRO and logistics support.

(Jane's)

28 Maret 2019

HMAS Brisbane’s main gun is fired during her Seaworthy Assurance Trials (photos : RAN)

HMAS Brisbane completes Seaworthy Assurance Trials

t’s been a busy start to the year for HMAS Brisbane, having not only conducted her first Mariner Skills Evaluation, but also her first ammunitioning, structural firings and recently her Seaworthy Assurance Trials (SWATs).

Over the course of three weeks, the ship’s company was put through its paces, practicing an array of different warfare exercises involving the ships state-of-the-art Aegis Weapons Combat System.

Once in open waters and with staff from Raytheon Missile Systems USA on board, the ships Close-In Weapons System (CIWS), Bushmaster 25mm Typhoon and main Five-inch gun were all fired to verify their integrity, functionality and accuracy.

As expected, Brisbane was successful in the conduct of all firings and it provided a fantastic opportunity for the ship’s company to practice all evolutions from loading and unloading weapons to firing them.

For Able Seaman Electronics Technician Jeremy Tadros, the ship’s Gun Weapons Systems Supervisor, months of hard work finally paid off when he was able to fire the ship’s main five-inch gun for the first time.

“Sitting in the chair in the operations room, closed up for the first time, was pretty intimidating,” Able Seaman Tadros said.

“But, the training we’d conducted beforehand prepared me well and I felt great after hearing that first round fire,” he said.

The successful completion of the trials ensured Brisbane can now provide positive assurance to the Chief of Navy that she is capable of operating in a range of different scenarios.

HMAS Brisbane DDG-42 (photo : Brett Shillabeer)

The Aegis Weapons Systems were tested in several areas, and functions of the ship were assessed, from the propulsion and organic services to the combat and weapons systems.

The assessments saw Brisbane embark people from a number of different organisations including the Fleet In Service Trials (FIST) team, the Royal Australian Navy Test and Evaluation Authority (RANTEA), Thales, Raytheon and Navy Engineering.

The success of these firings could not have been achieved without the strong relationship between the ship’s company, Navy and its industry partners.

Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer, Lieutenant Commander Greg Simon said the men and women of Brisbane have established a reputation of being a professional and approachable group of people.

“DDG Enterprise members such as Raytheon, as well as our sister ships Hobart and Sydney, have always gone above and beyond to support us in the achievement of our goals,” he said.

These milestones mark another step forward in preparing Brisbane for her upcoming Deployment Readiness Evaluation, which is a chance for her to “flex her muscles” and demonstrate her lethality in a more warfare centric environment.

Commanding Officer, Commander Josh Wilson said that he was extremely happy with the progress the ship’s company had made since commissioning late last year.

“The successful completion of the SWATs was an essential milestone in the building of ship knowledge of the Aegis Weapons Combat System and its awesome capability,” he said.

Brisbane’s ship’s company will continue onto its Deployment Readiness Evaluation in preparation for deployment to the United States later in the year.

As well as allowing the ship an opportunity to cooperatively engage with the United States Navy, the US deployment will see Brisbane conduct live fire engagements of a number of airborne threats using the on board Vertical Launch Missile System.

(RAN)

29 Maret 2019

KD Jebat FFG-29 (photo : Matt Monty)

LANGKAWI: T7 Global Bhd subsidiary TCM Innovations Sdn Bhd has become the first Malaysian company to supply a combat management system (CMS) to the Royal Malaysian Navy.

The CMS naval technology was co-developed by Marine Crest Technology (MCT) and T7 Global together with C2C-DB Systems Pvt Ltd.

T7 Global chairman Datuk Seri Dr Nik Norzrul Thani Nik Hassan Thani said CMS was capable of integrating all weapons and sensors on board a warship.

“We are currently installing the system on board the RMN frigate KD Jebat to replace the 25-year-old legacy system.

“We expect to completely install the whole system by this year, including all the necessary trials and testing, which will be conducted by the RMN,” he told reporters during the company’s signing ceremony with partners at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition (Lima) 2019.

Nik Norzrul Thani said the CMS enabled RMN to reduce operating costs, while optimising local resources.

Last year, MCT won an international tender from Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd to supply and install the CMS for RMN’s requirements for its fleet of warships.

Meanwhile, T7 Global’s T7 Aero Sdn Bhd also entered into a collaboration agreement with Beijing Aerospace Yilian Science & Technology Development Co Ltd.

The partnership helps in various activities pertaining to security products, security systems and security integration projects, making T7 Aero the exclusive provider of these products in Malaysia.

KD Jebat FFG-29 (photo : Wiki)

“This partnership is also an important step for T7 Aero to increase our portfolio, equipping the group with capabilities to provide customers with end-to-end security integration service,” he added.

Beijing Aerospace is a high-tech enterprise integrating product development, production, system integration, sales, engineering implementation and service consulting.

Nik Norzrul Thani said modern security threats required Malaysia and other countries to continue upgrading and modernising strategic assets.

“We plan to make Malaysia a leading aerospace nation in Southeast Asia and an integral part of the global market.

“Our initiatives amplify the Malaysian’s government call for local companies to focus on highly-skilled knowledge base manufacturing,” he said.

There to witness the signing of the agreements was Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu. Also present were T7 Global executive director Tan Kay Vin, Beijing Aerospace representative Li Gang, MCT chief executive officer Captain (Rtd) Sivalingam Muniandy and C2C-DBS president L.S.S. Narendra.

(NST)

29 Maret 2019

Type 039A submarine of China (photo : Navy Recognition)

Myanmar will own submarines soon, said Commodore Moe Aung, Chief of Staff (Navy) on March 18 while answering to the media after the Combined Fleet Exercise-Sea Shield 2019.

“The Senior General already explained about the possession of submarines. They can be seen at Myanmar navy soon. Submarine arm is an armed forces and its operation area is under water. There are natural disasters as well as dangers from the enemies which can attack anytime. If there will be a problem, it is difficult to save them. So we are considering about long term plan. Another thing is to train submariners. It is required to train the submariners. A skillful submariner needs at least four years training to handle the submarine and to operate it. So our marines are having trainings for a long time,” said the Commodore.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Services said during September 2015 that the Tatmadaw is planning to possess submarines within over four or five-year time.

“If we buy the submarines, we can own them now. We are thinking about many ways. We bought the navy vessels before and now we are building them. If we can build them, we can build them what we like. We can build the navy vessels based on the budget. If we cannot build them, we have to think of buying them from other countries,” he said.

In the submarines, attack submarines or hunter-killer submarines are called SSK which used diesel engines and SSN Nuclear which used nuclear power. Moreover there are ballistic missile submarines, cruise submarines and nuclear submarines.

Analysts said Myanmar should possess diesel powered submarines.

On the Combined Fleet Exercise-Sea Shield 2019, the navy performed exercises to prevent danger of enemy in the territory. While the fleet was heading with Formation-5, the information about an enemy submarine is reported. Two anti-submarine war vessels conducted an exercise in which the vessels attacked and destroyed the enemy submarine using torpedo, RDC rockets and LDC submersible bombs.

(Eleven Myanmar)

29 Maret 2019

RMAF CN235 M44-05 (photo : Teerawut)

CN235-220M aircraft has been in operation since 1999 and such programs have never been implemented. The rewiring requirements are based on defect recorded caused by aging factors on wiring after the aircraft reaches 20 years in service.

Hence, the RMAF finds that this program must be implemented to ensure that the aircraft's electrical system is always reliable and indirectly can reduce the rectification downtime. This rewiring program is implemented on seven (7) aircraft by phases. It is will covers on engine, fuel, electrical and avionic aircraft systems.

The First Phase was implemented for the M44-05 aircraft which began on 22nd Oct 18 and was fully completed on 24th March 19. The rewiring programme costing is RM2.2 Million/ea aircraft. The first phase was conducted by PTDI team and On Job Training (OJT) by technicians from No 1 Squadron.

Meanwhile, the Second Phase rewiring program will be implemented on M44-03. The rewiring process will be performed by technicians of the No 1 Squadron and monitored by PTDI team expertise. While, the Third Phase rewiring program is fully implemented by technicians of the No 1 Squadron for the remainder of the five (5) aircraft.

In addition, the implement of rewiring by phases can minimize the cost of administrative and labor. It is because in the Third Phase only involves costs of material and will be fully implemented by RMAF.

This method approach is intended to enable transfer of knowledge to RMAF technicians and ultimately the skills can be enhanced by raise train and sustain. RMAF has always looked positively on this effort as it adds value such as raising the skill level of RMAF technicians and eventually benefit the RMAF in particular.

(RMAF)

29 Maret 2019

Alugoro, seen here on an intermediary barge while on its way to an alternative launch site (photos : PAL, IMF)

Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL has successfully transferred its third Nagapasa (Type 209/1400)-class diesel-electric submarine (SSK) to an alternative launch site, after heavy silting was discovered at the original location where it was supposed to enter the water.

The vessel was transferred to its launch site at PT PAL's dock at Semarang via a 300-foot intermediate barge, and is now slated for launch on 12 April if all precedents for the ceremony are assessed to be in order, an industry source confirmed with Jane's on 28 March.

Alugoro was originally slated for launch at PT PAL's dock adjacent to Jalan Letnan Supriadi as early as October 2018. However, PT PAL engineers later discovered that the location has become too shallow owing to sedimentary deposits. The situation was aggravated in recent years by construction work at the nearby Terminal Teluk Lamong, said an industry source who first informed Jane's of the situation.

The submarine will now be launched at the same site where larger ships, such as the Philippine Navy's strategic sealift vessels (SSVs), first took to the water.

Alugoro is Indonesia's third-in-series overall for the Nagapasa class. But the boat is the first-ever submarine to be assembled locally at PT PAL's facilities in Surabaya. The SSK's assembly was done in collaboration with engineers from South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) as part of a technology transfer programme.

(Jane's)

30 Maret 2019

Vietnam has emerged as a potential operator of Boeing’s Insitu ScanEagle UAV (photo : Insitu)

Boeing is close to securing a sale of its Insitu ScanEagle long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to Vietnam, a company official has confirmed to Jane’s .

The sale, if it proceeds, could be one of Vietnam’s most notable US military acquisitions since Washington lifted military sanctions on the Southeast Asian country in 2016.

Speaking at the 2019 LIMA exhibition in Langkawi on 27 March, Yeong Tae Pak, Boeing’s marketing director for defence sales in Southeast Asia, said the ScanEagle sale is supported through US Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and that the recipient will be the Vietnamese Coast Guard. “For the first time, since the lifting of sanctions, Vietnam’s coast guard is going to [acquire] the ScanEagle,” said Pak. “The sale is in progress.”

Pak referenced the ScanEagle sale as an indicator of Boeing’s defence sales strategy in newer regional markets such as Vietnam, where opportunities to grow its defence presence is being pursued, initially at least, through “lower-tier” platforms. The effort is also supported by Boeing’s already-strong regional profile in the commercial aerospace domain.

In addition to Vietnam, Boeing has had success with its ScanEagle in several regional countries. Jane’s reported in 2018 that Indonesia is negotiating the sale of four ScanEagles for its navy through US funding. The Philippines emerged as a ScanEagle operator in 2017, although the number of systems it operates is unconfirmed, while Malaysia ordered an unknown number of ScanEagle systems in 2012.

“Maritime security is a focus for many countries in Southeast Asia, so we have started with ScanEagle in several countries. [This is] a lower-tier product but a very effective product to enhance situational awareness and to gather and share information.”

(Jane's)

30 Maret 2019

Pengujian dinamik IV R-Han 122B (all photos : Kemhan)

Program Roket R-Han 122B merupakan salah satu dari 7 (tujuh) program prioritas Nasional yang dikembangkan untuk mendukung kemandirian dalam perancangan dan pembuatan peralatan utama sistem persenjataan dalam negeri, kegiatan ini merupakan program lanjutan dari pengembangan roket yang sudah pernah dilakukan oleh industri pertahanan dalam negeri. Pelaksanaan uji Dinamik IV Roket R-Han 122B merupakan rangkaian tahapan kelanjutan uji sebelumnya yaitu : Hydrostatic test, Static test, Drop test, Igniter Random Rantest dan Dynamic test 1 -3, pada pelaksanaan uji saat ini difokuskan untuk konsistensi terbang, memastikan titik jatuhan roket dengan melakukan pengamatan trayektory secara visual pada saat roket diluncurkan dengan beberapa sudut elevasi dan melakukan pemantauan dititik jatuhan untuk pembuatan tabel tembak dan sertifikasi.

Pelaksanaan uji Dinamik IV Roket R-Han 122B dilaksanakan selama 4 hari dimulai dari Hari Senin s.d Kamis yaitu pada tanggal 25 s.d 28 Maret 2019 bertempat di Kab. Lumajang Prov. Jawa Timur dengan posisi kedudukan Launcher berada di Pantai Rowo Pandan Kec. Tempur Sari dan sasaran di daerah latihan lapangan tembak AWR milik TNI AU Pandanwangi.

Rangkaian Kegiatan dimulai dengan sambutan Dari Dirjen Pothan Kemhan yang dibacakan oleh Laksma TNI Edy Sulistyadi, S.T Dirtekindhan Ditjen Pothan Kemhan yang menyampaikan bahwa program ini sebagai salah satu program prioritas nasional dan sebagai forum pembelajaran dalam mengejar teknologi peroketan nasional serta tersusunnya tabel tembak yang tersertifikasi sehingga dapat memenuhi kebutuhan Tri Matra TNI, kemudian dilanjutkan penyampaian dari Dirtekbang PT. Pindad yaitu Bapak Dr, Ade Bagdja mewakili Tim Konsorsium Roket R-Han 122B yang menyampaikan bahwa Program ini terlaksana atas kerja sama Tim Konsorsium Roket R-Han 122B dan dukungan dari pihak-pihak terkait, selanjutnya dilakukan tahapan pelaksanaan uji Dinamik IV Roket R-Han 122B yang telah direncanakan.

Adapun undangan yang hadir dalam uji Dinamik IV adalah : Sesbalitbang Kemhan, Kapus Litbang Balitbang Kemhan, Kapus Roket Lapan, Kadislitbangal TNI AL, Perwakilan Itjen Kemhan, Perwakilan Puslaik Baranahan Kemhan, Dirbindik Pussenart TNI AD, Perwakilan Dislitbangad TNI AD, Tim Konsorsiun Roket R-Han 122B, Tim Ahli, Tim Waspro dan Tim PPHP.

Pelaksanaan kegiatan uji Dinamik IV Roket R-Han 122B didukung personel dan perlengkapan dari Korps Marinir TNI AL yaitu satuan Batalyon Roket-2 dari jajaran Resimen Armed-2 Pasmar-2 Korps Marinir dengan menggunakan Launcher MLRS “VAMPIRE” GRAD.

(Kemhan)

30 Maret 2019

H225M of the RMAF (photo : Mark Rourke)

LANGKAWI: Airbus Helicopters is expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Subang, Selangor, with the addition of a completion and delivery centre for the Southeast Asian region.

Airbus Helicopters head of sales Southeast Asia and Pacific Fabrice Rochereau said the company’s expansion would also include an additional simulator, paint and interior installation facility for Airbus helicopters in the region.

“With a total of more than 100 local staff, we are committed to developing our helicopter MRO facility, backed by the company’s continued investment to support local expertise and capabilities,” he said at a media briefing during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace exhibition 2019 (Lima 2019).

Rochereau said work on the expansion started in the second half of last year and was expected to be completed by the middle of the year.

“The expansion will enable Airbus Helicopters to increase jobs for locals, while expanding our MRO services for our customers in the region and Malaysia,” he added.

Rochereau said the facility would be capable of servicing up to a dozen helicopters at any one time, depending on the sizes and complexity of the MRO jobs.

With more than 15 years presence in Malaysia, Airbus Helicopters currently commands about 48 per cent of the civil and parapublic helicopter market in Malaysia.

AS355 Fennec of TLDM (photo : Mark Rourke)

“Malaysia is also a regional training hub for the H225 and AS365 Dauphin helicopters. To date, about 1,200 pilots have gone through training at the H225 simulator,” he said.

Meanwhile, Airbus Defence and Space Southeast Asia head Johan Pelissier said the company would continue supporting Malaysia with land and coastal solutions for defence, security and maritime surveillance to safeguard the country’s security.

Leveraging on its strategic ties with Malaysia, he said, Airbus would ensure the company’s holistic related services in aeronautics and aerospace were well integrated into the country’s defence and security capability.

“We believe the integration of all these building blocks all together provide added value to key stakeholders in terms of defence, security and maritime requirements,” he said.

Pelissier said Malaysia was a long-term sustainable partner for Airbus with highly skilled labour and aviation-minded people.

“Malaysia has good engineers suitable for our technology ecosystem.

“We share technology with Malaysian small and medium enterprises.

“We are really making Malaysia our technology hub in the region,” he added.

Pelissier said Airbus had built a long-standing partnership with Malaysia in various building blocks in its portfolio.

“For Lima 2019, we are the major international exhibitor. We engage with customers to ensure that these building blocks can be well integrated.

AS 365N3 Dauphin of MMEA (photo : M. Radzi Desa)

“We are already present in aerospace for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (helicopters and aircraft), the Royal Malaysian Navy and Eastern Sabah Security Command (coastal surveillance system services), communications and space imagery services,” he said.

To date, Airbus has been providing services such as a telecommunication satellite for MEASAT-3B and delivered more than 100 helicopters such as the AS355, H225M, H120, H130, AS350 and Dauphin for the police, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) and private operators.

On the military side, Malaysia operates four A400M Atlas airlifter and 12 H225M; five AS355 Fennec; and, three Dauphin helicopters.

Meanwhile, Pelissier said Airbus had received a request from the government in January for information on the C295 maritime patrol aircraft.

He said senior officials indicated that maritime patrol aircraft had become a priority due to Malaysia’s strategic environment as a maritime nation, requiring the country to beef up its surveillance and security capability.

“The C295 offers the lowest risks, given that it is not a concept aircraft that is unproven in service. It also has the best acquisition and six times more fuel efficiency than jet aircraft,” he said.

For broader coastal surveillance requirements, he said Airbus could also tailor a comprehensive solution that combined products and services across the company’s portfolio.

“Such a comprehensive solution would meet the needs of multiple national agencies, including manned and unmanned aircraft, helicopters, satellite imagery, intelligence systems and data analytics,” he said.

(NST)

30 Maret 2019

KAL Sadarin II-3-02 (photo : TNI AL)

Jakarta,- Dinas Penelitian dan Pengembangan TNI AL (Dislitbangal) bekerjasama dengan PT. Sigma Utama, Pusat Sains dan Teknologi Bahan Maju Badan Tenaga Nuklir Nasional (PSTBM BATAN), dan Pusat Penelitian Elektronika dan Telekomunikasi Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (PPET LIPI), berhasil melakukan penelitian dan pengembangan pembuatan Cat Anti Radar melalui Program Insentif Inovasi Industri Kemenristekdikti TA 2018.

Selanjutnya untuk mengetahui keberhasilan Cat Anti Radar tersebut, kemudian diadakan uji coba dinamis kepada KAL Sadarin II-3-02 di Pantai Mutiara, Jakarta, Jumat (29/3). Hadir dalam kegiatan tersebut antara lain Asisten Perencanaan dan Anggaran (Asrena) Kasal Laksamana Muda TNI Arusukmono, I.S., S.E., M.M., Kadislitbangal Laksma TNI Kasih Prihantoro, S.E., M.M., M.Tr (Han), Kadismatal Laksma TNI Budi Sulistyo, Danlantamal III Laksma TNI Denih Hendrata, Dirjen Penguatan Inovasi Kemenristek Dikti Jumain Appe serta Kepala BATAN.

Pengujian secara dinamis dilaksanakan setelah KAL Sadarin II-3-02 dicat dengan menggunakan cat anti radar, kemudian dilaksanakan pengukuran secara statis dengan radar dan ternyata hasilnya tidak terdeteksi oleh radar. Pengujian dilaksanakan dengan jarak 20-25 meter di laut dengan obyek bergerak sejauh 1-2 mil.

Sementara itu, Kadislitbangal Laksma TNI Kasih Prihantoro, S.E., M.M., M.Tr (Han), dalam kesempatan tersebut mengatakan bahwa keberhasilan dari penelitian cat anti radar terhadap obyek KAL Sadarin II-3-02 tersebut, di masa mendatang dapat digunakan sebagai strategi TNI (alutsista TNI) untuk mengelabuhi musuh.

Sedangkan menurut Direktur Jenderal Penguatan Inovasi Kemenristekdikti Jumain Appe, salah satu wujud peningkatan kemampuan alutsista TNI adalah pengembangan teknologi siluman atau anti radar.

Teknologi ini merupakan teknologi milenial yang mampu menyerap gelombang radar pada frekuensi tertentu. Hingga saat ini teknologi tersebut hanya dimiliki oleh negara-negara maju dan tidak bersifat komersial karena merupakan bahan yang sangat strategis untuk pertahanan nasional suatu negara.

(TNI AL)

30 Maret 2019

STE TRC 5200 tactical radio (photo : Shephard)

Dr M launches 2nd gen VHF radios

LANGKAWI: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has launched the second generation of military VHF radio.

Fully designed and developed in Malaysia, the TRC 5200 is a product of Sapura Thales Electronics (STE), a joint venture between Sapura Group and Thales.

Thales country director in Malaysia Thomas Pistre said this was in line with Malaysia's views on the importance of a strong local workforce in supporting the country's economic growth.

The first-generation of handheld radios was a huge commercial success with over 5,000 units sold worldwide to countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America. This new generation radio, the TRC 5200 VHF 5 watt handheld radio will be available in the market worldwide by the third quarter of 2019.

Field trials have been performed in several countries worldwide, including Malaysia, and STE expects to sell more than 10,000 units of these new generation radios within the next five years, as the first-generation radios have a proven track record across markets.

“Thales is excited to launch the new generation ‘Made in Malaysia’ radios with STE. It is a clear demonstration not only of our commitment to Malaysia’s human capital development but also how our expertise and solutions are aligned with the country’s ambitions.

"We have been working closely with our key industry partners and customers to help deepen the skills and knowledge of the local workforce and we look forward to even greater collaborations in the future, as we fulfil our offset obligations in the country,” said Pistre.

Thales has been working with key industry partners in Malaysia for over 40 years.

Since its establishment in 1996, STE has been designing, developing, producing and exporting handheld radios and tactical communication systems together with a range of accessories that are being used in several armed forces around the world.

(NST)

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