IDEF 2021: FNSS hails Kaplan MT progress

18th August 2021 - 13:30 GMT | by The Shephard News Team

FNSS displays production version of Kaplan Medium Tank for Indonesia, where it is known as Harimau.

FNSS exhibited a serial production version of its Kaplan Medium Tank (MT) at the IDEF defence exhibition in Istanbul on 17-20 August, claiming that the ‘design perfection process… is completed’ for the Indonesian Army as the launch customer.

The Kaplan MT as showcased at IDEF features a number of differences from the original prototype, including a redesigned front end and a relocated driver position.

Under the terms of a contract with FNSS, Indonesian manufacturer PT Pindad is producing most of the tanks (known as Harimau in Indonesian service) under licence.

Indonesia expects to receive a first batch of 18 Kaplan MTs by the end of 2021. A total of 52 more will be procured in 2022, followed by 19 in 2023 and 17 in 2024.

Hmmmm....
I almost forgot even he US also start the MPF project acquring 105mm tank.
Bionix and K21 also adopted 105mm cannon.

Maybe TDM should consider it.
105mm cannon can be put on gempita.

04 MARCH 2021

Boxer awaits firing trials with John Cockerill Defense C3105 turret

by Christopher F Foss

A Belgian John Cockerill Defense C3105 two-person 105 mm turret has been integrated onto a rear mission module of the Boxer 8x8 Multi-Role Armoured Vehicle (MRAV) at Krauss-Maffei Wegmann’s (KMW’s) facilities in Munich, the company has confirmed.

This combination has also completed some company mobility trials in Germany, and manned firing trials are planned to take place in Germany or the UK when Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, according to the two contractors. It was originally expected that this combination would be shown for the first time at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris in June 2020, but that event was cancelled due to the pandemic.

A Boxer MRAV with its rear mission module mounting the John Cockerill Defense C3105, and showing the roof-mounted commander’s panoramic sighting system. (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann)

The turret is armed with a 105 mm high-pressure rifled gun fed by an automatic loader, with this version fitted with stabilised day/night sights for commander and gunner, enabling hunter/killer target engagements while stationary or moving.

Congratulations to indonesia on the OPVs.

I dont really understand the meaning of the launch. There will be 2 different types of OPV being officiated at the same steel cutting ceremony?

Why 2 different types being build simultaneously at the same shipyard?

Also if I am Indonesia, I would put all OPVs under the Indonesian Coast Guard, not the navy.

Maybe there are 2 different size of OPV or different spesification.

DRU has two OPV designs...maybe the other is 73m model

https://defence-indonesia.com/web/product-d...l/60374c976452e

https://defence-indonesia.com/web/product-d...l/603753a4ba01c

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on the same day that the steel was for two vessels, which are designated “OPV” and “OPV 90 meter”.

However, Janes has since verified with a representative from PT DRU that despite the separate designations, the two vessels have similar specifications and will form a single class once they are in service.

The vessel that has been referred as ‘OPV' is being funded with state defence budget allocated for the TNI-AL, while ‘OPV 90 meter' is being paid for with proceeds from a domestic loan.

Get PMN of Rp 1.28 Trillion, PT PAL is Ready for Whole Local Submarine Production



(Surabaya, August 24, 2021) In accordance with Law No. 9 of 2020, PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) received State Capital Participation (PMN) in the State Budget for Fiscal Year 2021 amounting to Rp. 1.28 trillion to complete the submarine hangar facility.

Since the enactment of PP No. 84 of 2021 which was signed by President Joko Widodo, it has been stated that PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) PMN funds have been disbursed.

PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) will be fully responsible for managing PMN funds by realizing the ideals of submarine development from the scope of the Joint Section, tests and trials (Setting to Work, Hydro Test, Harbor Acceptance Test (HAT), Sea Acceptance Test including Pre -SAT up to the preparation of working standards to become Whole Local Production.

This is also in order to prepare themselves to answer the needs of national defense equipment, especially submarines by of course carrying out a strategy of mastering submarine technology and developing submarine technology in the future, including unmanned submarines.

The State Capital Investment (PMN) in the APBN for Fiscal Year 2021 of Rp. 1.28 trillion will be mandated to increase production capabilities, human resources, and other supporting facilities.

First, with the 2021 PMN which is currently disbursed, it will be used to increase production capabilities, through facilities that will be equipped including the construction of a Ship Lift, Glassfiber Reinforced Plastic (GRP) Shop, Painting Shop, Blasting Shop, etc. With the fully equipped facilities through this PMN, it will increase the ability of PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) in the construction of submarines, so that it is not only in the scope of the Joint Section but to Whole Local production.

Second, in increasing the production capacity that is currently owned, it will be supported by improving the quality of human resources such as the implementation of training, certification, and other training facilities.

CEO of PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) Dr. Kaharuddin Djenod M.Eng when welcoming the visit of the Deputy Minister of Defense (Wamenhan) Muhammad Herindra M.Sc to PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) on August 12, 2021, said "The submarine hangar facility owned by PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) has a submarine production capacity simultaneously as many as 4 Scorpene (or similar) type submarines and 2 30 meter midget type submarines”

Coming Soon Or Next Change?

Marhalim Abas
August 30, 2021
Malaysian Defence

SHAH ALAM: Coming soon or next change? It appears that the local defence industry and wannabes is gearing up for an Army tender for the 155mm SPH. The tender was supposed to be open for bidding last June and earlier this month but were never published.

I was told that the RFB will be published soon though no one could be certain of the exact date. Coming soon or next change…as they say. Anyhow even though there is no general specifications being bandied about, it is likely involved up to 36 truck-mounted 155mm SPH, which have been the numbers talked about for the last 10 years or so. We would have gotten 29 M109 tracked SPH already but it was cancelled by the government in 2019.

The Nexter Caesar 155mm SPH will likely start as the favourite as its been the most tested in country compared to the other contenders – like the Bae Systems Archer SPH and YugoImport Nora B-52 M-21 SPH. Of course they are other truck-mounted SPH like the Turkish MKE Yavuz 155mm SPH.

If there is no big plan on building locally in big number there is no need to build facility for building up to 4 subs and 2 midget sub simultaneously

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Now i am confused



which statement is true?
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2nd AIR WING SQUADRON 200 TNI AL PUSPENERBAL SENDS OFFICER FOR BELL-505 PILOT TRAINING AT BELL TRANING ACADEMY

Posted By : Admin, 08/29/2021 15:44 WIB



Naval Aviation Center (Puspenerbal Pusat) (as the Implementing Agency) Balakpus) The Indonesian Navy, which is located directly under the Chief of Staff, organized the development of the Indonesian Navy's aviation strength and capabilities through training and personnel development, Friday (28/8). Located in Squadron 200 Air Wing 2 Puspenerbal Juanda Sidoarjo.

In order to carry out training and training of personnel, in this case the Aircraft Crew (Pesud), it is necessary to have training aircraft, both Fix Wing and Rotary Wing, which are able to prepare crews to carry out the duties and functions of Indonesian Navy Aviation. The training center in the form of helicopters is urgently needed for Indonesian Navy flights now and in the future, where the training helicopters previously owned were very limited, said the 2nd Air Wing Commander Marine Colonel (P) Winardi, S.H., M.H.

The 2nd Air Wing Commander continued that in 2021, the Indonesian Navy have procured single engine training helicopters, in which 4 (four) prospective crew members from the Indonesian Navy flight are assigned to carry out training for the Bell-505 training helicopter pilot. The four pilots assigned as candidates for the helicopter crew include Marine Major (F) Rai Terianom, Marine Captain (F) Muhammad Al Amin, Marine Lt. Pilot training for the procurement of Bell-505 training helicopters for 5 days from 26 to 31 July 2021 at Bell Training Academy, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Pilot training carried out in accordance with the procurement contract is the Ground & Initial Flight Course, after which the training becomes Captain Pilot.

The Bell-505 training helicopter pilot training activities carried out included preparation, implementation of exercises, and termination. Implementation of training at the Bell Training Academy which is carried out in theory/classical, flight simulator and practice.

The implementation of the Bell-505 training helicopter pilot training went smoothly and in accordance with the expected results, this can be seen from the success of the training personnel in passing the test and flying practice with good and satisfactory results, as well as the four pilots who carried out graduation certificate training and eligibility in training Bell-505 helicopter pilot.