Indonesia will build defense equipment from abroad

Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto emphasized that the procurement of defense equipment will contain local content and technology transfer

Erric Permana | 21.05.2021


Tiger medium tank, the result of cooperation between Indonesian and Turkish defense companies. (Anton Raharjo - Anadolu Agency)

JAKARTA

The Indonesian government ensures that the procurement of the main weaponry system (alutsista) from abroad will later be built domestically.

Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto said the cooperation in the procurement of defense equipment would later benefit Indonesia by applying terms of cooperation in the form of trade returns, local content and technology transfer.

In the plenary meeting of the Defense Industry Policy Committee (KKIP) which was held on Thursday, Prabowo, who also serves as the Daily Chair of the KKIP, stated that the development of defense equipment in the country and the obligation to contain local content towards Indonesia's defense independence.

"The defense spending paradigm must be turned into a defense investment," Prabowo explained in an official statement from the Ministry of Defense released on Friday.

"This is with a strategy of approximately 40 percent in procurement, which must be spent domestically," he added.

The Minister of Defense also assessed the need for a long-term Strategic Plan (Renstra), so that it could become a reference for building defense industry independence.

Previously, cooperation in procuring defense equipment from abroad which resulted in domestic development, including the manufacture of Tiger Tanks with Turkey and the manufacture of Changbogo-class submarines with South Korea Alugoro-405.

Meanwhile, in the procurement plan for the next few years, Indonesia will buy dozens of planes and submarines.

In the 2021 TNI Leadership Meeting document received by Anadolu Agency, Indonesia plans to buy 36 Rafale aircraft and 8 F-15 EX aircraft.

The Defense Industry Policy Committee (KKIP) in one of its pages has announced the KRI Klewang 2 which is designed to replace the Klewang 625 with similar specifications.

However, Klewang 2 is an improvement from Klewang 1, which was launched in 2012.

Meanwhile, PT Lundin Industry Invest, as the 2nd generation stealth shipbuilder, has announced that in the next few months it will launch a ship that is currently still at its factory in Banyuwangi, East Java.

2 Turkish attack choppers to arrive in September: DND

By Priam Nepomuceno  May 25, 2021, 2:30 pm
   

(Photo courtesy of Turkish Aerospace Industries) 

MANILA – The Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday announced that the first two out of the six T129B "ATAK" helicopters acquired by the Philippines from Turkey will be delivered in September.

"Based on latest developments, we are expecting the first two units of T129 attack helicopters for the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to be delivered this September,” said DND spokesperson Arsenio Andolong in a statement.

These helicopters will be acquired for a total contract price of US$269,388,862 (around PHP12.9 billion) from Turkish Aerospace Industries through a government-to-government mode of procurement pursuant to Republic Act 9184 or the Government Procurement Reform Act.

Another two units are expected to be delivered by February 2022 and another two in February 2023, which will complete the order.

The T129 is a twin-engine, tandem seat, multi-role, all-weather attack helicopter based on the Agusta A129 Mangusta platform and is designed for advanced attack and reconnaissance missions in hot and high environments and rough geography in both day and night conditions.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana earlier said the PAF is more interested in acquiring the T129B for its attack helicopter program. He signed the contract for the acquisition of the Turkish attack helicopters in July last year.

The PAF is looking to acquire dedicated but affordable attack helicopters to beef up its fleet of lightly-armed helicopters like the MG-520 and AW-109E which are being used for counter-terror and ground support missions. (PNA)

Undergoing test, the Black Eagle combat drone will fly in August 2021

NATIONAL 20 May 2021, 22:02:17 WIB


The appearance of a Black Eagle drone from BPPT along with a number of research institutions and SOEs.

(BPPT documentation) JawaPos.com - Indonesia's domestic defense system will be increasingly diverse. Among them are the unmanned aircraft or a Black Eagle drone from the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). Head of BPPT Hammam Riza is targeting the Black Eagle drone to be tested for flight next August.

In accordance with its nature, namely as a combat drone, Hammam said the Black Eagle will be equipped with weapons. "This year BPPT launched the Elang Hitam drone. As a form of advancement in defense and security technology, "he said in a Media Gathering as well as halalbihalal at the BPPT Jakarta office, Thursday (20/5).

He did not miss expecting prayers from all Indonesian people. So that the target of the Black Eagle combatant drone flight is on schedule and runs smoothly.

Hammam explained that in August, the Black Eagle drone will carry out two tests at once. Namely the ground test and flight test.

2021-05-27

TERMA RADAR SELECTED FOR INDONESIAN NAVY HOSPITAL ASSISTANCE SHIPS

Terma was recently awarded a contract to supply a SCANTER 6002 radar for the latest Indonesian Navy’s Hospital Assistance Ship (BRS). The radar delivery is planned for June 2021. The award follows a previous contract signed in 2019 to supply a similar radar for the BRS “Wahidin Soedirohusodo”, delivered in January 2021.



Jakarta, May 27 2021 - Hospital ships are vessels designed to act as floating medical treatment facilities for humanitarian missions or for use in war zones. Under the new contract, Terma will deliver the radar in June 2021 to support the latest Indonesian Navy Hospital Assistance Ship (BRS). 

The Indonesian Navy’s BRS built in Surabaya by the Indonesian state-owned shipyard PT PAL is 124 meters long, 21.8 meters wide, and able to host more than 600 people including crew, troops, and patients. According to PT PAL, the BRS can accommodate medical personnel to carry-out operational missions equivalent to those of a regular hospital. The BRS will be fitted with polyclinic facilities, emergency rooms, a radiology unit, and more.

Indonesia being prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis, assets such as the Hospital Ships are paramount to promptly ensure rescue and evacuation missions when needed. For this specific capability, each Hospital Ship is equipped with two helicopter landing spots, ensuring that the personnel, as well as the patients, can be readily and safely moved to and from the vessel.

The SCANTER 6002 is a surveillance radar with unparalleled helicopter landing control capabilities, which perfectly suits the missions carried out by the Hospital Ships.

Throughout the years, Terma has supplied numerous mission critical solutions in Indonesia, for all theatres of operations (air, land and sea). The main customers include the Indonesian Navy and Air Force, the Indonesian Coast Guards (Bakamla) and Sea and Coast Guard (KPLP), the Directorate General of Sea Transportation (DGST), and Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta International Airport.

In January 2019, Terma was awarded a major contract for the supply of complete C-Series Combat suites for four KCR-60 Fast Attack Craft also including SCANTER surveillance radars.

The Majority of the Public Ask for Strengthening of the Military, Why?

Faidah Umu Sofuroh - detikNews
Thursday, 27 May 2021 14:52 WIB

Jakarta - Based on the results of the Kompas R&D survey, the majority of respondents (92.8%) stated that in order to maintain the defense and sovereignty of Indonesia's territory, the government needs to periodically add new or more modern quality defense equipment.

According to the survey, almost half of the respondents, from the three elements of the TNI, Navy (AL), should be prioritized in updating defense equipment. Meanwhile, public expectations for the strengthening of defense equipment in the land and air dimensions are relatively balanced, with 26-27% of respondents respectively.

There is a possibility that the public hopes for the strengthening of defense equipment in the marine dimension because of their sympathy with the KRI Nanggala-402 tragedy. By updating the defense equipment, it is hoped that it will be able to guarantee maximum work safety for all members of the TNI.

More like their citizens doesn't expect low taxation & high social services which allows them to spend more on defense.

But they already spend 3% on defense. Doubt their rakyat can accept any more  hike in defense spending particularly if MY & ID behave & not be a dick

28 MAY 2021

Seoul, Manila continue talks on meeting Philippine Navy's future submarine requirements

by Gabriel Dominguez

South Korea and the Philippines have continued co-operation talks aimed at meeting the Philippine Navy's (PN's) future submarine requirements.

South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) announced on 27 May that the Assistant Secretary for Logistics and Acquisition at the Philippines' Department of National Defense (DND), Jesus Rey R Avilla, visited the Republic of Korea Navy's (RoKN's) Submarine Force Command on 12 May to discuss “various areas of co-operation” to enhance the PN's future submarine capabilities.

Among the issues discussed were the transfer of RoKN know-how on operating submarines, the resumption of the RoKN-hosted International Submarine Education and Training Program (ISETP) – which has been put on hold because of the Covid-19 pandemic – and regular navy-to-navy talks on submarines.

Avilla also visited the RoKN's submarine workshops and training sites, as well as DSME facilities. Moreover, he held meetings with representatives of South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) to discuss the level of support by the South Korean government and a soft loan.

The shipbuilder told Janes that it has been offering Manila a “total solution package” since 2011 that includes DSME 1400PN diesel-electric submarines – an upgraded and modified version of the Nagapasa (DSME 1400)-class boats currently in service with the Indonesian Navy – along with crew training and a soft-loan to meet the PN's submarine acquisition project.

The latest development comes after Philippine Undersecretary for Finance and Material Raymundo DV Elefante and PN chief Vice Admiral Giovanni Carlo Barcodo visited DSME and the RoKN's Submarine Force Command in November 2020 to discuss the ‘total solution package'.

Really?
For defence procurement only?

Well, if it is true one kiasu sinkie here will die of heart attack...lol.
He will recommend to SG government to spend $500 bn until 2044...lol

The Ministry of Defense to Spend Rp. 1,760 T, Connie: There are funds not yet clear for what

Reporter: Egi Adyatama
Editor: Amirullah

Saturday, 29 May 2021 13:04 WIB


Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto conveyed the plan to procure 36 Multi Role Combat Aircraft Dassault Rafale fighter jets during a briefing during the TNI Meeting at TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap on February 16, 2021. The Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft designed by Dassault Aviation has many advantages, one of which is equipped with several advanced radars . Wikipedia ANTARA / doc. PENTAK LANUD SIM

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Military observer Connie Rahakundini Bakrie said that the Ministry of Defense (Kemenhan) is preparing a Presidential Regulation (Perpres), which covers the need for defense and security equipment (alpalhankam) to reach Rp 1,760 trillion or the equivalent of USD 142 billion. Connie said she was surprised because the figure seemed too big but without clarity.

"What the Minister of Bappenas has cleared and explained to me is a fund of USD 20 billion. The difference of 104 billion must be explained by the Ministry of Defense," Connie said when contacted by Tempo, Saturday, May 29, 2021.