Most of all they must have heard the future projected rise of Indonesian defense budget. Explains the sudden rush of weapons expos.

not going zhuhai airshow ah ?

not going zhuhai airshow ah ?

Ryamizard Pushing for Indonesian Defense Budget Increase, Citing Shortfall

Defense spending takes up 0.8 percent of the total state budget

By Kennial Caroline Laia & Yeremia Sukoyo on 12:05 am Nov 07, 2014

Jakarta. Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said on Thursday that the government was committed to boosting the portion of defense spending up to 1.5 percent of Indonesia’s state budget, almost double the current level.

Ryamizard said the Rp 83 trillion ($6.8 billion) allotted this year, although an increase from figures appropriated in previous years, represented only 0.8 percent of the total state budget.

He said that was not enough to secure the entirety of the vast archipelago.

“Jokowi is consistent about modernizing weaponry and military equipment by increasing the budget portion to 1.5 percent, in line with his platform,” the minister said, referring to President Joko Widodo by his nickname.

The budget rise, Ryamizard added, should be used not only to revamp weaponry and military equipment, but additionally to improve the welfare of soldiers and police officers.

He said a portion of the budget should also be used to encourage the growth of the local defense industry.

Indonesia has been eying development of its own defense industry to reduce its reliance on imported weaponry and technology.

“Modernization and development of [Indonesia’s] defense industry must encourage the use of local materials,” Ryamizard said.

After 15 years of little expansion in weaponry and military equipment, former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono launched the weaponry and military equipment revitalization program in 2010, including upgrading ageing equipment and beefing up the armory to meet what is considered Indonesia’s minimum essential force.

Indonesia has inked a deal to purchase 164 combat vehicles from Germany, expected to be delivered by 2016. The country has also partnered with South Korea to build three submarines; and, most recently, placed an order for 11 Eurocopter AS565 Panther helicopters to enhance its anti-submarine warfare capabilities — all as part of the military equipment upgrade.

Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen. Moeldoko last month said Indonesia now met 38 percent of its minimum essential force, with the aim of reaching 100 percent by 2019.

Defense observer Bantarto Bandoro, though, thinks Indonesia should not stop with the “minimum,” but must strive to meet the country’s “maximum essential force.”

“Indonesia indeed needs to arm itself with a minimum essential force as a deterrent to other countries,” Bantarto said on Wednesday.

“But more importantly, it needs to consistently modernize its defense system up to the maximum essential force.”

There mostly local industry one, no need to import foreign stuff unless to reverse-engineer it

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 10:46 PM

Pindad unveils new assault rifle prototype SSx 7.62mm at IndoDefence 2014

At IndoDefence 2014 in Jakarta, Indonesia-based company Pindad is increasing its assault rifles range by officially showing for the first time a new SS variant, the SSx 7.62mm. This rifle is part of PT Pindad focus and long effort to develop its own weapon with a bigger caliber to fulfil new challenges as required by its users.

     
Pindad SSx 7.62 mm assault rifle prototype at IndoDefence 2014
     
PT Pindad has initally successfully produced its series of assault rifles e.g. SS1 and SS2 with 5.56 mm caliber. This new prototype is a commitment of PT Pindad management to support both of its domestic end-users within Indonesian National Armed Forces as well as global customer demand.

The SSx is a 7.62x51 mm caliber gun, of which barrel measures 510 mm. It can be used with three firing modes: single shot, full automatic and safe modes. The SSx uses MU 2 Tj ammunition, allowing an effective range of 950m. The future Pindad's 7.62 mm assault rifle has optical sight and flip up sight, and can be used with a tripod.

it,s a DMR variant for sniper support. not as assault riffle role.

Hey, if somebody wants to use it as an assault rifle, nobody's stopping him. The rifle has the full works for an assault rifle, so no problem there.

If the user is trained and strong enough, the 7.62mm round is a powerful round for assault operations. Besides, even elite units like US Navy SEAL teams simply just love their 7.62mm FN SCAR-H rifles.

Saab Launches Stealth Fast Attack Craft In Indonesia For Global Market

Saab in partnership with Indonesia’s ship building company PT Lundin creates a turnkey high-speed multi-role missile ship that can dominate the littorals while still being affordable to procure and operate.

Result of a collaborative joint venture between Saab and its Indonesian partner PT Lundin, Stealth Fast Attack Craft (FAC) is a high-speed multi-role missile ship that combines innovative hull design and construction with Saab’s renowned 9LV Combat Management System and Fire Control System technology.

Ideal for the littorals and “brown water” operations, the ship is 63 meters long with a draft of only 1.2 meters. The low weight due to composite construction makes it cruise leisurely even in rough sea conditions. The stability and the high mounted sensor suite gives this FAC a sensor range comparable to a frigate, making this vessel ideal to detect and counteract smuggling, piracy and terrorist threats. The vessel also comes with an 11m long, high-speed rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) that can be used for Special Forces operations.

The Saab combat system solution comprises of  the 9LV CMS & FCS, the brand new Sea Giraffe 1X surveillance radar,  the long range Anti-Ship Missile RBS15 Mk3, the Radar ESM (SME 150), the Ceros 200 fire control director and the Bofors 40Mk4 Naval Gun with full CIWS capability through its 3P Programmable Ammunition.

“The solution is the outcome of a partnership agreement between Indonesia and Saab. The partnership will allow for extensive technology transfer and industrial cooperation. When it comes to stealthy littoral combat ships, Sweden and Saab has more than 25 years of experience in designing, building and operating composite stealth ships. Stealth FAC, the newest Saab offering, possesses combat capabilities similar to the tried and tested Visby Class Corvette that is currently in operation with the Swedish Navy.” says Dan Enstedt, President & CEO, Saab Asia Pacific.

The Stealth FAC is designed to optimize life cycle cost. Support and service will be offered locally throughout its entire lifetime. The Stealth FAC is uniquely affordable to procure and operate.

Jakarta awards FNSS for Modern Tank Project

Indonesia awarded FNSS to work on Modern Tank Project. Turkey and Indonesia signed the Memorandum of Understanding at Indo Defence 2014 exhibition.

The tank will be at medium weight and agreement covers joint project development and joint prototype production. FNSS will play an important role at joint platform development.

ASELSAN, will take place at fire control and electronic system integration process. Tank will have 25/30 tonnes weight and will be equipped with 105 mm cannon and 7,62 mm machine gun.

PT Pindad Company will be partner company. Tank will be capable of manoeuvring in tropical enviroment and wet ground.

My friend's daughter have been ill for a couple of days, mintak hajat /k pray for the little one

My friend's daughter have been ill for a couple of days, mintak hajat /k pray for the little one

My friend's daughter have been ill for a couple of days, mintak hajat /k pray for the little one