It can be configured to carry a variety of rockets in two sealed pod containers: 40 (2 pods x 20 rockets each) 122mm Grad rockets; or 26 (2x13) 160mm LAR-160 or ACCULAR rockets; or eight (2x4) 306mm EXTRA rockets; two (2x1) 330mm Delilah missiles or four (2x2) 370mm Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles.[1].
The Extra rockers have a range of 150km. Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles have a range of 300km. Puls can also deploy the Sky striker loitering munition.
Gewiz... wonder who is IAIs defence partner.
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Aug 21, 2023 A Republic of Indonesia delegation, led by Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto (center), shared the country’s commitment to procuring F-15EX during a recent visit to Boeing’s St. Louis facility. Indonesia has chosen F-15EX to advance their capabilities for the future. (Boeing photo) Read more: https://boeing.mediaroom.com/news-releases-...nts?item=131310
I realised that this is an MOU - not sale. It is basically.a continuation of the offer by boeing and possible intent of purchase by Indo subject to US regulatory approvals on systems and parts offered. And ability of Indo to have proper financing esp. with respect to loans from reputable institutions or transparency.
The previous offer ended without a purchase. The number.of frames have also gone down.
Keel Laying Ceremony of Indonesian Navy Arrowhead 140 Frigate (Merah Putih Frigate) at PT PAL facility. Credit to PT PAL & R4duga.
^ Wasnt this ceremony supppsed to be 1 year + ago? The tonnage i.e. 5000+ tons and design above show that this is a general purpose frigate albeit with longer endurance.
The design above is also different from.what was seen previously. I suspect there are financing, IP and integration issues as it seems indo shipyard attempting to integrate non Euro systems on board. This will cause delays or scuttle the project.
Singapore gets Amraam 120- D3 missiles aka F35s Amraam (it can be carried by other US combat jets).
Export variants are known.as Amraam 120 C-8. The missile is currently only sold to allies and close defence partners.
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The FMS recipients of AMRAAMs under this contract are Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Update on some procurement that had been approved by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance:
Credit : Alman H.
Approved for foreign loans ^ at figures that even IMF will cringe. Not sure reputable financial institutions will commit as Indo difficulty to get loans has shown. A better chance will be loans from friendly countries.
Indo Govt debt ( i.e. debt owned specifically by the Indo Govt) has reached USD $ 520 billion after President Yudhoyono reduced it during his tenure.
The FMS recipients of AMRAAMs under this contract are Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom.
Modernized AIM-120D-3 Missile (Export version is called Amraam C-8*) For F-16 Is Capable Of Hitting Targets At A Range Of 180 Km
On Jul 13, 2023 10:40 77 Raytheon and the U.S. Air Force complete operational testing of the AMRAAM missile. Earlier, they announced the completion of developmental tests of the AIM-120D-3.
Raytheon’s website states that an F-16 fighter jet was used to launch the missiles during the test. According to Paul Ferraro, who serves as the head of the Air Power division, the company is increasing production of the AIM-120D-3 at a faster pace than ever before in history.
Raytheon successfully tested the new AIM-120D-3 missile for the F-16 fighter jet. The AMRAAM was used in combat last month. Raytheon’s management unveiled a plan to modernize the aircraft missile in 2021. Earlier this year, the company signed a contract for the production of AIM-120C-8 and D-3 missiles. It amounted to USD 1.15 billion. Last August, Raytheon was awarded a contract to upgrade the software and hardware for the AIM-120C-8.
The most modern version of the AMRAAM missile is the AIM-120D-3. It received modernized equipment and more advanced software. The missile is capable of hitting targets at a distance of 180 km.
Also it is interesting to note that the Ukranian Leo 2s are not equipped with any APS like Trophy or Amap ads which will be equipped on Sg's 200+ leo 2sg in times of conflict.
This point lends to the contention that Leo 2 basic arnour plates and overall tank chassis are doing well against Russian anti tank weapons.
It is not invincible but the BMW of the world of tanks is a damn good tank.
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Singapore-Israel-Germanys Matador trial by fire is successful in Ukraine.
Thousands of Matador missiles have been fired in Ukraine.
The feedback gleaned will be used to make the weapon even better.
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The RGW 90 (Matador) rocket launcher has emerged as a game-changer in modern warfare. Its success in combat, as demonstrated by the IDF during Operation Cast Lead, has garnered respect and admiration. Furthermore, its vital role in supporting Ukraine's war effort showcases its adaptability and effectiveness in different conflict scenarios. With its lightweight design, versatile capabilities, and notable impact on the battlefield, the RGW 90 proves to be a formidable asset for ground forces worldwide.
Also it is interesting to note that the Ukranian Leo 2s are not equipped with any APS like Trophy or Amap ads which will be equipped on Sg's 200+ leo 2sg in times of conflict.
This point lends to the contention that Leo 2 basic arnour plates and overall tank chassis are doing well against Russian anti tank weapons.
It is not invincible but the BMW of the world of tanks is a damn good tank.
On Sgs Amap Ads for her Leopard 2Sg tanks:
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Unlike Trophy-LV, EFA and Iron Curtain, ADS uses a directable countermeasure, which can be fired within a certain arc to each direction. This allows ADS to defeat top-attack and, thanks to the to the overlapping countermeasures, to defeat multiple threats fired at exactly the same spot. Supposedly current versions are limited to "only" three threats hitting exactly the same spot. The true nature of this countermeasure has not been revealed by either Rheinmetall or IBD. Most times it is cryptically described as "directed energy". It has been mentioned that the countermeasure is free of fragmentation and thus it cannot utilize any sort of shaped charge warhead or metal plates as part of the defeat mechanism. According to Rheinmetall, the system is also no pure HE-blast either, which means that there has to be anything else. The Armada magazine described the countermeasure of ADS as "focused blades ofconcentrated energy".
Sgs other IFVs e.g. Hunter AFV (the Elbit Sampson turret is the clearest evidence) are obviously built for Trophy APS with the latest versions reportedly providing full 360 protection. Likely produced under licence in Sg so they can be mass produced in times of peace and installed in times of war.
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RSAF's version is the F16V+ or Blk 70+ standard as RSAF has added other locally designed and lsraeli equipment.
I wont be surprised if RSAF calls it the F16SG -currently it seems to go with the moniker of upgraded F16s.
With the upgrade of RSAF's F16s, SG's air force consists only of 4.5 Generation combat jets (F15SG is also 4.5 Generation). Come 2026, RSAF will operate both 5th Generation i.e. F35 and 4.5 Generation combat jets.
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It remains to be seen if this report is true as it is clearly an effort to get loans.
On the F15s, Ive mentioned that it is an MOU and not sale. It is a measure to 1) keep hope on getting the plane alive or 2) face saving PR for Probowo. There isnt money for this. And the US side is strict on the financing e.g. even if there are loans, it must be from legit sources.
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It remains to be seen if this report is true as it clearly an effort to get loans.
On the F15s, Ive mentioned that it is an MOU and not sale. It is a measure to 1) keep hope on getting the plane alive or 2) face saving PR for Probowo. There isnt money for this. And the US side is strict on the financing e.g. even if there are loans, it must be from legit sources.
It looks like Indo is out of the KF 21 program:
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UAE buys Indonesia’s share and becomes part of the KF-21 program By Boyko Nikolov On Sep 15, 2023
The United Arab Emirates [UAE] is moving towards increasing the combat capabilities of its air force. Sources say the UAE is becoming part of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae fifth-generation stealth fighter program.
According to @mason_8718 on Twitter, the UAE will pay Indonesia’s share. BulgarianMilitary.com recalls that Indonesia was initially part of the South Korean KF-21 program.
In October 2022, it was confirmed that Jakarta had already paid US$6 million in outstanding KF-21 program debt. The Indonesian government has promised Seoul that another US$33 million will be transferred in 2023.
Promising steps from Jakarta, although what has been paid and promised is less than the 10 percent that Jakarta has to invest as a partner in the program. Nearly 561 million dollars is the participation of Indonesia in the joint project with South Korea.
Strategic partnership Serial production of the KF-21 is expected to begin next year. The UAE hopes to acquire a quantity of this stealth combat aircraft in the coming years, although there is no word yet on how many the Middle Eastern kingdom will want.
However, Abu Dhabi is familiar with some of the South Korean weapons technology. In recent years, the UAE has acquired advanced Korean weapons such as the M-SAM Block-II interceptor and the Chunmoo, etc. Also, Seoul and Abu Dhabi are working on joint projects at the moment. It is this good relationship that is part of the reason why Seoul agreed to accept Abu Dhabi into the program.
It is noteworthy, as BulgarianMilitary.com remembers, that a pivotal moment occurred at the summit in 2023. The nations of South Korea and the UAE ratified their commitment to enhancing their ongoing “special strategic partnership”. They achieved this pledge through the signing of 40 conspicuous memoranda of understanding, thus propelling it to the pinnacle of collaboration. A monumental investment of $30 billion was pledged to Korean corporations encompassing areas of nuclear power, energy, hydrogen, and defense...
Saab and ST Engineering sign MoU By Armada International -September 15, 2023
The MoU signifies both companies’ intent to further strengthen their relationship and collaboration with each other so as to explore opportunities in markets of mutual interest.
“This signing of the MoU is the result of 30 years of cooperation between Saab and ST Engineering. The partnership will see both companies co-creating ‘best of breed’ technological solutions for our customers, both locally and internationally. We look forward to a deeper collaboration that will surely benefit both parties,” says Dean Rosenfield, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Saab.
“ST Engineering has a longstanding working relationship with Saab, and we believe that we can deepen this partnership, to collaboratively address opportunities not only in each other’s home market, but also the larger global market, leveraging on each other’s strengths and market positions,” says Mr Chua Jin Kiat, Executive Vice President and Head of International Defence Business, Defence and Public Security Cluster.
ST Engineering has been a partner for Saab in the area of naval, underwater, radar and missile programmes in Singapore for over 30 years. The signing of the MoU is a testament of the trust and long-standing relationship between both companies. Through this collaborative agreement, both companies will expand the partnership and explore opportunities in areas of Radar Integration and Support, Air Defence System Integration, Unmanned Systems, Training and Simulation and Autonomy.
Headquartered in Singapore, ST Engineering is a multinational technology and engineering group in the aerospace, smart city as well as defence and public security sectors.
SAAB and ST are already collaborating on the design of Singapore's six Multi Role Combat Vessels (MRCV) heavy frigates or destroyers with the first ship and/or second ship (SG usually builds 2 ships at the same time) to be commissioned in 2027/28:
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