Indonesia celebrates double first with helicopter deliveries

By: DOMINIC PERRYLONDON
Source: Flightglobal.com 17 hours ago

Indonesia’s armed forces are celebrating a double first with the arrival of the initial examples of two new helicopters.

Handed over to the Indonesian air force in Marignane, France was the first of six Airbus Helicopters EC725s configured for combat search and rescue missions.

The rotorcraft will be outfitted for the role by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) in its Bangung, West Java facility for final delivery to the service in mid-2015.

And there may be further orders to come from Jakarta for the 11t rotorcraft. Speaking at the delivery event, Budi Santoso, president of PTDI, said: “We will continue to work closely with Airbus Helicopters to ensure the on-time delivery of the remaining units, as we anticipate an additional order from the air force for 10 more EC725s to complete its squadron of 16 helicopters.”

Meanwhile, at a ceremony in Jakarta, Indonesia’s army received the first of 12 Airbus Helicopters Fennec light attack rotorcraft.

Comprising six single- and six twin-engined versions, the helicopters are to be supplied through to 2016.

The mission equipment for the fleet – including machine guns and rocket launchers – will be installed in-country by PTDI.

Earlier this week, Jakarta confirmed an order for 11 Airbus Helicopters AS565 Panthers to be operated by its navy on anti-submarine warfare missions.

Funny to see ATGM exposed besides the turret like this.....Based on Malyutka?

AW-159 Wildcat Advances in Malaysia
AW-159 Wildcat Now for Second Stage Scrutiny

 
(Source: Ang Malaya Net; issued Nov 05, 2014)
 
AgustaWestland is the lone firm eligible for Department of National Defense anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter acquisition project. During the first stage of bidding held October 28 only two firms participated, they were Augusta Westland and PT Dirgantara Indonesia.

PT Dirgantara Indonesia failed to present a document proving it has participated in a similar project. The Indonesian firm is given until Friday to file a Motion for Reconsideration.

Israel Aerospace Industries and the partnership of Bell Helicopter Asia (PTE) Ltd. and Serpenair Group Inc. who joined the pre-bidding conference last October 7 did not join the first stage bidding.

Department of National Defense Bids and Awards Committee will now proceed to second stage which is the checking of financial aspect of the bid in contrast to technical specification set by the committee.

AgustaWestland, a British-Italian helicopter design and manufacturing company, is offering their AW-159 Wildcat. AgustaWestland is the manufacturer of Philippine Navy and Air Force’s armed AW-109 to be delivered before the year ends.

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Good news we almost getting AW159 ASW helicopter soon........  too sad NH90 NFH also bye bye....

Sorry to say this is for pinoy one, not msia..

[AW-159 Wildcat now for second stage scrutiny]

[Philippine Navy seeing one of the best anti-sub helicopter]

IndoDefence: Bonefish captures attention

06th November 2014 - 12:50 by Darren Lake in Jakarta



PT Lundin and Saab have unveiled a new USV technology demonstrator at IndoDefence 2014. The Bonefish USV combines Saab’s mission systems integration capabilities with the advanced carbon fibre composite trimaran design of PT Lundin.

The 12m demonstrator was recently completed at PT Lundin’s Banyuwangi facility in Indonesia and the companies expect it to begin sea trials next month. The wave piercing trimaran is expected to be capable of speeds of up to 40kts when fully developed.

Peter Carlqvist, head of Saab Indonesia, said that Bonefish ‘will be tested over the next year and slowly developed in to a product’.

The USV can host a variety of payloads and sensors and has a modular payload bay for increased flexibility. The types of missions envisioned for the USV include anti-piracy, anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance and mine countermeasures.

The USV was unveiled by Indonesia’s defence minister, Purnomo Yusgiantro, and chief of the naval staff, Adm Marseito, on the first day of IndoDefence.

The Bonefish offers a similar hull structure to the Indonesian Stealth Fast Attack Craft (FAC) that is being proposed by the two companies for the Indonesian navy. The FAC has been proposed with an anti-surface warfare capability based on the RBS15 and would also have a 40mm air defence gun.

Carlqvist concluded by explaining the company’s strategy in the region, ‘our approach is based on technology transfer and a large scoop of local production’. He added that the company had no problems with integrating subsystems from local partners or other regions.

Rosoboronexport Planning to Sign New Contracts with Indonesia
 
(Source: Rosoboronexport; issued Nov 5, 2014)

Rostec's weapons export subsidiary, Rosoboronexport, is to put on display at Indo Defense 2014 – to take place in Djakarta on November 5-8, 2014 – a range of the most advanced military equipment for all services of Indonesia’s Armed Forces.

“Our Indonesian partners are interested in purchasing extra pieces of equipment they already have in their inventory, as well as the most advanced assets produced in Russia. They are particularly focused on Air Force and Army equipment. Although, we are not giving up promoting our Navy and air defense products,” Director for Special Projects of Rosoboronexport Nikolai Dimidyuk, who will also head the Russian delegation at the exhibition, says.

Rosoboronexport is ready to deliver additional batches of BMP-3F IFVs (thanks to efforts of the special exporter one BMP-3F of the Indonesian Marine Corps is to be brought to the exhibition) and Mi-8/17 military transport helicopters the Indonesian Armed Forces operate today.

The Su-35 advanced multi-role fighter, Il-76MD-90A transport aircraft, BTR-80A APC, Vena SP artillery system, PTS-4 advanced tracked amphibious carrier, Kornet-EM AT missile system, Pantsir-S1 AD missile/gun system, Project 636 diesel submarine and Yakhont anti-ship missile also draw Indonesia’s attention.

Rosoboronexport’s specialists will take advantage of the event to give a presentation of a comprehensive security system for large administrative entities, critical installations and state borders, based on the Safe City automated system. Special equipment for law enforcement and anti-terrorist units will also be presented.

Plans are also to discuss prospects for delivery of simulators for Russian aircraft and helicopters, as well as development of service facilities to provide maintenance of already supplied equipment. Experience accumulated in Malaysia and South Korea will come in handy in the discussion of the latter issue.

“Our business with Indonesian partners is not just about supply of end products. We welcome production cooperation with local defense industry companies. This is in tune with modern trends in the international arms market,” Mr. Dimidyuk added.

Russia delivered Su-27/30 family fighters, Mi-35P and Mi-17V-5 helicopters, BTR-80 APCs and BMP-3F IFVs, as well as a batch of AK-100 assault rifles and other equipment to Indonesia in 1992-2013. The Indonesian Armed Forces still operate some Soviet-era assets, including PT-76 amphibious tanks.

now expanding layang layang seems like a good idea

SSE P2 Commando Vehicle

SSE P2 APC

Saab and PT Lundin revealing their BONEFISH unmanned surface vessel (USV) technology demonstrator.

Trimaran combat system plan gathers momentum - Indo14-Day3

Richard Scott
06 November 2014



Defence systems and sensors group Saab (Hall D, Stand 052) is proposing to codevelop a new 63m stealth fast attack craft with local partner PT Lundin (Hall D, Stand 025) to meet the needs of the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL).

PT Lundin is currently building a second pre-production model of the carbon-fibre composite trimaran design at its yard in East Java, following the loss to fire of the firstof- class demonstrator KRI Klewang shortly after its launch in 2012. An initial four follow-on craft are planned for the TNI-AL.

Powered by four MAN V12 engines driving MJP 550 waterjets, the trimaran platform has been designed to achieve a maximum speed of 28kts and a range (at a 16kt cruise speed) of 2,000nm. An aft boat bay provides for the stowage, launch and recovery of an 11m rigid hull inflatable boat.

Under a partnering agreement with PT Lundin, Saab is now proposing to integrate a full turnkey combat system into the design. This would include a four-console 9LV Mk 4 combat management system, a Sea Giraffe 1X surveillance radar, the SME-150 radar electronic support measures (ESM), a communications ESM system and a CEROS 200 fire control director. The Sea Giraffe 1X radar and ESM systems would be housed inside an enclosed sensor mast.

Main armament would comprise a BAE Systems Bofors 40mm Mk 4 gun (inside a stealthy cupola) and four Saab RBS 15 Mk 3 anti-ship missiles (recessed into the aft superstructure). Four crew-served 0.50 cal machine guns would be fitted to provide close-in protection.

Saab, which would prime the programme, told the Show Daily that it is seeking an early go-ahead from the TNI-AL so that PT Lundin can develop the appropriate structural changes to the current design drawings. These modifications would reconfigure the trimaran design above the hull – for example, raising the bridge deck – to accommodate the new weapon/sensor fit.

Support solutions for corvettes - Indo14-Day3

06 November 2014



BAE Systems (Hall A, Stand AP301) is looking at options to establish a long-term partnership in Indonesia to support the three Bung Tomo-class corvettes recently acquired by the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL).

The three vessels – KRI Bung Tomo (357), KRI John Lie (358) and KRI Usman Harun (359) – arrived in Indonesia in September this year following reactivation in the UK. The ships were originally built by BAE Systems at its Naval Ships facility in Scotstoun, Glasgow.

Speaking to the Show Daily, Alistair Castle, BAE Systems vice president, ASEAN, said the company’s immediate objective was to ensure that the three ships can be supported in service by the TNI-AL. “These are complex ships for which we are the OEM and design authority,” he said. “We are now in the very early stages of discussion with the navy and Ministry of Defence to explore support solutions.

“This presents us with an opportunity to look at an industrial partnership model that would help benefit Indonesia,” Castle added. “We are looking at options to re-energise maritime support in-country, and have a number of ideas as to whom we might partner with.

“We are conducting a market survey of both military and commercial yards. Our aim is to identify a partner who is a good fit so that we can grow and build a long-term relationship that is sustainable.”

In the longer term, the TNI-AL is expected to examine options for the introduction of upgraded weapon, sensor and command systems on the Bung Tomo-class ships.

“We see some aspects from the UK’s Type 23 upgrade and Type 26 Global Combat Ship programmes that could have application here,” said Castle.

Defense manufacturers swarming all over Indonesia right now. Sharks smelled the blood in the water?

they need alot weapon to coverage so big nation, plus future economic power can provided huge budget for defense. 
this also can help alot for there local defense industry.