Japan signs deal to export defense equipment to Indonesia

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TOKYO - Japan and Indonesia signed Tuesday a deal enabling exports of Japanese-made defense equipment to the Southeast Asian country, as they try to boost cooperation amid China's rising assertiveness in regional waters.

The accord on the transfer of defense equipment and technology was signed after the foreign and defense ministers of Japan and Indonesia met in Tokyo for the so-called two-plus-two talks, the second of its kind between the two countries since 2015.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga © meets with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (L) and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto in Tokyo on March 30, 2021. (Kyodo)

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he hopes the envisaged pact will be the "foundation of further security cooperation between the two countries," when he met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto ahead of the two-plus-two meeting.

"To realize the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific, I'd like to advance specific cooperation," Suga also told the Indonesian ministers at his office.

I don't understand the purpose for this thing. 105mm gun and not armored.

Right? It is literally a gunboat. Dunno why they keep calling it a tank boat just bcoz it uses an IFV turret.
Also, why on earth they put turret right on top of the bridge, the muzzle flash and sound when the gun is firing would be both blinding and deafening to the bridge crew, would it not?

31 MARCH 2021

Japan, Indonesia sign defence trade deal

by Jon Grevatt

Japan and Indonesia have finalised an accord to facilitate defence trade and related defence industrial collaboration.

The Defense Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement was signed in Tokyo on 30 March by the two countries’ foreign and defence ministers.

The agreement is aimed at supporting Japanese defence exports to the Southeast Asian country and boosting regional security amid growing concerns about Chinese assertiveness.


Japan and Indonesia have signed a deal to co-operate on joint defence projects that could include Japan’s 30FFM-class frigate (pictured). (Mitsui E & S)

Details about potential platforms for sale were not revealed but Japan’s Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi indicated that talks on such capabilities would start soon. Official statements indicated that such capabilities would be geared towards supporting maritime security.

Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto also said that the agreement would support defence industrial co-operation between the two countries and Indonesia’s efforts to modernise its armed forces.

Japan and Indonesia have been discussing the equipment and technology agreement for several years and in late 2020 the accord was agreed in principle by the two sides to facilitate collaboration on maritime-security capabilities including frigates and other surface combatants.

In late 2020 representatives from Japan’s naval shipbuilders – including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) – also held talks with counterparts from Indonesia with a view to pursuing such joint projects for the Indonesian Navy.

Janes understands that a platform that has been discussed as a potential joint project is Japan’s 30FFM-class frigate, which is being built for the Japan Maritime Self‐Defence Force (JMSDF) by MHI and Mitsui. In a separate agreement announced on 29 March, MHI agreed to take over Mitsui. This acquisition will be finalised later this year.

Right? It is literally a gunboat. Dunno why they keep calling it a tank boat just bcoz it uses an IFV turret.
Also, why on earth they put turret right on top of the bridge, the muzzle flash and sound when the gun is firing would be both blinding and deafening to the bridge crew, would it not?

Indo's locally-built Izumo-class incoming in the future?

Japan is willing on tech transfer that will make Iver Huitfeldt and others have a new heavy contender now.
A lot of choice for TNI future frigate iver or type 31 babcock, fremm, 30ffm, or else...
They winner surely the cheaper with better tech transfer.

The Iver Huitfeldt is a separate deal. The 30FFM will compete against FREMM, Babcock Type 31 and Damen Sigma.

The initial model is using 105mm cannon.
Have you seen a gunboat with 105mm Cannon?
And using a type of cannon that used on tank?
That is why they called it a tank boat

I think TNI preffer 30mm RCWS on it.
A RCWS commonly installed on IFV.
It is an IFV on waters.

I think you're confused on what constitutes a Tank or IFV.

Having something installed with a Tank/IFV turret does not make it into a Tank/IFV. 

And there is no correct and incorrect terms actually.

According to dictionary.com

A tank is a heavy armored fighting vehicle carrying guns and moving on a continuous articulated metal track.

An infantry fighting vehicle is a type of armored fighting vehicle used to carry infantry into battle and provide direct-fire support.
Meanwhile, the definition of a Gunboat is: "a small fast ship with guns mounted on it, for use in shallow coastal waters and rivers"

Really?
Wow....but better stick to one type for same role.

RMN uses LMS term for patrol ship.

Updated March 31, 2021 04:53 p.m. ET

Indonesia To Buy Japanese Stealth Frigates, Cooperate On Defense

Artie Villasanta

Indonesia will buy as many as eight Mogami-class stealth frigates from Japan.

Japan plans to build 22 of the frigates, four of which will be bought by Indonesia. The agreement gives Indonesia the right to build four more Mogami-class frigates at Indonesian dockyards. They will be the most modern operated by the Indonesian Navy.

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Full article: https://www.btimesonline.com/articles/14781...echnologies.htm