Indonesian Harimau Tiger Medium Tank successfully passes firing acceptance test

February 2022

According to Defense Studies, PT Pindad (Persero) carried out a firing test for the First Article Medium Tank Harimau (Tiger) product on February 24-25, 2022 at the Infantry Education Center (Pusdikif) of the TNI AD Cipatat, West Bandung Regency.


Firing test with Harimau/Tiger Medium Tank's 105 mm gun (Picture source: PT Pindad)

The shooting test activity is one of a series of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the Harimau/Tiger Medium Tank. The purpose of the firing test activity was to determine and ensure the operation of the turret with a 105mm cannon, meeting the requirements and the latest design specifications that received various improvements.

The Tiger Medium Tank is one of the government's 7 strategic development programs to increase the capability of the Defense Industry BUMN in building technological mastery towards the independence of domestic defense equipment. In collaboration with the Turkish company FNSS, Pindad has gained knowledge, experience, and references to international standards regarding tank development.

Previously, the Tiger Medium Tank underwent a series of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) which were carried out at Turkey's FNSS test facility on August 8-14, 2021. The series of tests carried out included 60% incline obstacle test, trench crossing test, braking test, 30% incline cross test, turning radius test, fording test, and various other tests. After undergoing various series of FAT tests at the Turkish FNSS factory (which calls this tank Kaplan in the Turkish language), the Tiger Medium Tank underwent further tests in Indonesia and focused on the firing test of the 105 mm cannon.

The firing test was carried out with a static Tiger Medium Tank position and a static target of 1,250 meters measuring 4x4 meters, using HEP-T (High Explosive Plastic-Tracer) rounds, and TPCSDS-T (Target Practice Cone Stabilized Discarding Sabot with Tracer) rounds. The first session was a visual test of the 105 mm turret to ensure that the integration and configuration of the latest design of the Tiger Medium Tank met the requirements and specifications. Testing is done by checking the working principle, barrel, aiming tool, features, movement until the buttons are functioning properly.

The second session was a test firing with the 105 mm cannon. PT Pindad (Persero)'s Industrial Quality 2 Manager, Suparno, acted as the Chief Executor of the Shooting Test Activity, giving the signal to shoot. The test began with shooting in a front-facing position, then proceeds to the right, left, and ends rearward. Each shooting position was tested using 1 bullet. The results of the firing test were that the Tiger Medium Tank successfully shot on target with the turret remained stable and all turret functions worked properly, according to the requirements.

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Their law aren't base on western common law, there's no monarchs ideology or civil service to provide continuity of policy's from one administration to another,

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Next gen SAF 2040



Takes from this graphic

RSAF
- will still fly the C-130H in 2040
- will still fly the F-15SG
- no more F-16

Singapore Army
- Leo2SG will still be the MBT in 2040

RSN
- Formidable frigates still operational 2040
- Multi Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) would be the new large frigate
- LST replacement, said to be a large LHD with F-35B carrying capability.
- new OPV. Looks like RSN is planning to deploy further for longer durations to protect its SLOC.

Mobile bridge indicate in the event of conflict, how far saf intended to reach.

Next gen SAF 2040



Takes from this graphic

RSAF
- will still fly the C-130H in 2040
- will still fly the F-15SG
- no more F-16

Singapore Army
- Leo2SG will still be the MBT in 2040

RSN
- Formidable frigates still operational 2040
- Multi Role Combat Vessel (MRCV) would be the new large frigate
- LST replacement, said to be a large LHD with F-35B carrying capability.
- new OPV. Looks like RSN is planning to deploy further for longer durations to protect its SLOC.

PT Pindad signed Pandur II 8x8 License Agreement with CSG Group.


Read more: https://indonesiadefense.com/pindad-lakukan...ngan-csg-group/

Indonesian Air Force readies pilots to fly Rafale fighter jets

Friday, 4 March 2022 18:36 WIB



Jakarta (ANTARA) - Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo is preparing special pilots to fly the 4.5 generation Dassault Rafale fighter jets that Indonesia had bought from France.

"We have prepared several pilots, but we have not determined the number. However, we have readied the criteria and those who are eligible to fly the Rafale," Prasetyo remarked after the 2022 Indonesian Air Force Leadership Meeting at the Air Force Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, Friday.

Prasetyo remarked that the fighter pilots will receive training in France and Indonesia before being assigned to the existing squadron.

Polish Navy chooses Arrowhead 140 design for new frigates

By Andrew Chuter Mar 5, 01:27 AM


An artist's rendering shows the Arrowhead 140 design. (Babcock International)

LONDON — Britain has further strengthened its defense industrial ties with Poland following the March 4 announcement that Babcock International’s Arrowhead 140 ship design was selected to equip the Polish Navy with a new class of frigates.

The London-based company said it concluded a series of strategic cooperation partnering agreements with the PGZ-Miecznik consortium responsible for delivering three frigates from shipyards in the Polish port city Gdynia.

Babcock’s decision means it turned down ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems’ Meko A-300PL proposal.

Key systems suppliers in the Miecznik program are also starting to be announced. Thales UK, alongside its local partner OBR CTM, will provide the TACTICOS combat management system, while MBDA UK’s Sea Ceptor missile will provide anti-air capabilities.

Both suppliers are already part of the Babcock-led team building five Type 31 general-purpose frigates for the British Royal Navy using the Arrowhead 140 platform.

The detailed design and systems integration planning process for the Polish frigates is expected to conclude later this year, with construction starting next year and completion of the first ship in 2028.

The Arrowhead design is based on Danish company OMT’s Iver Huitfeldt frigate in service with the Royal Danish Navy.

“Poland is one of our oldest and closest allies, and we continue to strengthen our partnership to help deter future threats,” U.K. Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin said in a statement following the design choice. “The Arrowhead 140 frigate will be a formidable addition to Poland’s fleet, providing world leading capabilities to Poland’s growing naval presence.”

This is the second export market success for Babcock in quick order. Indonesia last year selected the Arrowhead 140 for an upcoming frigate program.

TNI AL Headquarters Order 5 Patrol Boats PC 60 Equipped with Cannons

Friday, March 4, 2022 - 19:14 WIB
By :Team TvOne Alboin Hironimus

Batam - TNI AL Headquarters order PC 60 Fast Patrol Vessel which will be used by 1st Fleet in maintaining the sovereignty of the territorial waters of the Republic of Indonesia, especially the Western Region. As an early sign of the construction of the patrol boat, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (Wakasal) Vice Admiral TNI Ahmad Heri Purwanto carried out first steel cutting and keel laying at PT Karimun Anugrah Sejati, Tanjung Uncang, Batam, Riau Islands, Friday (4 /3/2022).

"This year we ordered five, one built in Batam, two in Banten and two more units are still waiting for the construction site. Hopefully the two will be decided soon," said Wakasal on the sidelines of inspecting the hull of the PC 60.

08 MARCH 2022

France and Indonesia sign MOU for medium and large calibre munitions

by Parth Shukla

France's Nexter Munitions and Mecar (both subsidiaries of Nexter Group) and Indonesia's PT Pindad signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to Medium Calibre...

France's Nexter Munitions and Mecar (both subsidiaries of Nexter Group) and Indonesia's PT Pindad signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to Medium Calibre Munitions and Large Calibre Munitions.

According to a press statement by PT Pindad, the MOU covers collaboration on Medium Calibre Munition and Large Calibre Munition products such as 120 mm munitions for main battle tanks (MBTs), 105 mm shells for the Harimau medium tank, 20 mm bullets for the Vector GI-2 automatic canon, and 30 mm ammunition for the Rafale multirole combat aircraft.