rip soldiers
papua is still an active combat zone

Four Soldiers Killed By KSB At The Kisor Koramil Post, TNI Immediately Conducts Investigations

JAYAPURA - Commander of Kodam XVIII Kasuari Major General TNI I Nyoman Chantiasa stated that he was still investigating the attack on an armed civilian group (KSB) at the Kisor Koramil Post, Mybrat Regency. 50 people. "As a result of the attack, four TNI-AD soldiers were reported to have died from their injuries," said Commander of the XVIII Kasuari Military Command Major General I Nyoman Chantiasa as quoted by Antara, Thursday, September 2. which group.

"Later I will give a press statement regarding the incident," said TNI Major General Chantiasa. When asked about the situation in Kisor, the former Kasdam XVII Cenderawasih asked for time because the investigation was still ongoing. The four soldiers who died in the incident were Sergeant Amrosius, Praka Dirham, Pvt. Zul Ansari and Lt. CHB Dirman, while Sgt. Juliano and Pr. Ikbal. Previously, First Lieutenant CHB Dirman, who served as Danramil Kisor, was reported missing with Private Ikbal.

https://voi.id/en/news/81379/four-soldiers-...-investigations

Indonesia buys the latest series of C-130J Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin

TNI Air Firce Chird Of Staff Fadjar Prasetyo said the procurement of the ordered C-130J aircraft will increase the capabilities of the Indonesian Air Force

Erric Permana |09.09.2021
JAKARTA

Indonesia purchased the latest series of Hercules C-130J transport aircraft made by the United States defense industry Lockheed Martin.

While reviewing the Lockheed Martin aircraft factory in Maryland, United States, Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo said the purchase of the ordered C-130J aircraft would increase the capabilities of the Indonesian Air Force.

"Especially [the ability] in air transport operations is significant," said Kasau in his official statement on Thursday.

However, the Indonesian Air Force did not want to mention how many aircraft units were ordered and when the purchase contract was made and the agreed value.

During this visit, Kasau also received an explanation about the development of the C-130J Hercules aircraft ordered by the Indonesian Air Force which is being produced at the aircraft factory.

"I believe this visit will provide a better understanding of the C-130 J and C-130 training, so that the Indonesian Air Force can improve its operational capabilities from these aircraft," he said.

He also stated that the C-130 Hercules aircraft currently owned are the mainstay of the Indonesian Air Force in every military operation, humanitarian aid and disaster management.

We will see if it really lands in Indonesia. Still waiting to see A400M, Typhoon ex Austria, Rafale, V22 Osprey in indonesia too.
Rumors now is that Singapore will be the next A400M operator.

https://twitter.com/Team_Luftwaffe/status/1...191113900515328

Most important things are rafale and air warfare frigates. Others are bonuses.

We'll see if prabowo can beat purnomo in terms of procurements

Indonesia orders five C-130J aircraft from Lockheed

By Mike Yeo
Sep 9, 10:41 PM

MELBOURNE, Australia — Indonesia has quietly signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft, multiple sources have told Defense News. Photos taken during the Indonesian Air Force chief’s visit to the aircraft’s production line suggests construction on the first aircraft is underway.

The government and industry sources told Defense News that Indonesia will acquire five C-130Js under a Direct Commercial Sales contract. They added that the contract was signed in late 2019, although neither party formally announced the order.

The sources spoke on condition of anonymity, as they were not authorized to reveal information related to the acquisition.

These claims were given further credence during Air Chief Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo’s ongoing visit to the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Georgia, where he was photographed alongside a C-130 cockpit section that was still under construction but already bore the Indonesian flag.

Lockheed has included Indonesia on its list of C-130J operators, with a September 2021 version of the aircraft type’s fact sheet stating the country has the stretched C-130J-30 version on order.

9 September 2021 14:57

Prabowo Considers Buying Australian-made 'Bushmaster' Armored Vehicles


Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto received a visit from the Australian Minister of Defense, Peter Dutton MP. Photo: Doc. Public Relations of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto emphasized that Indonesia was always open to the Australian government regarding cooperation in the procurement of bushmaster armored vehicle defense systems.

This plan emerged after Australia donated 15 bushmaster vehicles to the Indonesian peacekeeping force. "We also discussed Australia's support and participation in our peacekeeping operations.

Australia has donated 15 bushmaster armored vehicles and we are also discussing procuring more bushmasters in the near future," Prabowo said after attending a 2+2 meeting between the Indonesian and Australian governments. at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta, Thursday (9/9)

New or used?

Thought the manufacturing line had already close and it's going to be phase out by 2030?

After carrying out a visit to the MEF Camp Pendleton Headquarters, the Indonesian Navy delegation moved to the AAV Battalion to receive an explanation about the AAV and all its supporting components.

AAV7 brand new or EDA ex USMC?

USA never blocked vietnam with CAATSA, so why indonesia is blocked?

Aren't they fielding BMP-3F? Why would they want to field AAV7?

Why is CAATSA in focus?

The US on Monday imposed sanctions under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act or CAATSA on its NATO ally, Turkey, for procuring Russia's advanced S-400 missile defence system. India, too, has ordered the S-400 systems from Russia, despite American strategic displeasure.

What is the US law?

The US law known as CAATSA is aimed at pushing back on Russian influence. It primarily deals with sanctions on Russian interests such as its oil and gas industry, defence and security sectors, and financial institutions, following Moscow's military intervention in Ukraine in 2014 and its alleged meddling in the 2016 US presidential election.

Yak-130 and looking at SU-30SM

https://alert5.com/2021/09/06/deliveries-of...sions-on-su-30/

T-90SK

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-det...anks-to-vietnam

CAATSA allows the U.S. to place sanctions on countries that purchase Russian military equipment. Given that approximately 80 percent of Vietnamese military systems are Soviet or Russian-built, CAATSA could have a disproportionately high impact on Vietnam’s security. To be sure, the Biden administration is yet to comment on CAATSA and whether it would be willing to grant certain countries, like Vietnam, a waiver. Without one in place, Washington might be compelled to sanction Hanoi in the future