Kasau Tinjau Fasilitas Su-35 dan Gudang AMRAAM

19 Maret 2019

Akan digantikan Sukhoi Su-35, pesawat tempur F-5E Tiger kini menjadi ikon Lanud Iswahyudi - (photo : Reportase News)

Kuker Kasau di Madiun, Kasau : Gantikan F5 Tiger II TNI AU Siapkan Sukhoi Su-35

MADIUN, DISPENAU.   Pesawat tempur Sukhoi Su-35 direncanakan menjadi pengganti pesawat F5 Tiger II yang dioperasikan oleh Skadron Udara 14 Lanud Iswahjudi Madiun.

Hal ini dikatakan Kepala Staf Angkatan Udara (Kasau) Marsekal TNI Yuyu Sutisna, S.E., M.M., saat melakukan kunjungan kerja pada acara kunjungan kerja di Lanud Iswahjudi Madiun, Jawa Timur, Senin (18/3/2019).

Bersamaan dengan kuker, Kasau juga melaksanakan peletakan batu pertama pembangunan taxi way dan appron serta fasilitas pendukung Skadron Udara 14.

“Pembangunan fasilitas ini dilaksanakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan Skadron Udara 14 sebagai home base pesawat Sukhoi, sebab fasilitas yang lama tidak sesuai dengan kebutuhan pesawat yang baru,” ujar Kasau.

Kasau berharap, pada tahun 2019 ini pembangunan taxi way dan apron dapat dikerjakan, kemudian di tahun 2020 dilanjutkan dengan pembangunan shelter dan hanggar serta fasilitas pendukung lainnya.

“Laksanakan pembagunan dengan sebaik-baiknya sehingga dapat selesai dengan waktu yang ditentukan dan sesuai dengan standar kualitas yang telah ditetapkan sehingga dapat memberikan manfaat yang sebesar-besarnya bagi TNI AU,” pesan Kasau.

Pembangunan fasilitas Skadron Udara 14 Lanud Iswahjudi, disiapkan untuk menyambut kedatangan pesawat tempur Sukhoi Su-35 dari Rusia untuk menggantikan keberadaan pesawat legendaris F5 Tiger II, yang kini sudah purna tugas setelah puluhan tahun digunakan TNI AU untuk menjaga kedaulatan NKRI.

Kedatangan Kasau beserta rombongan di Lanud Iswahjudi disambut oleh Danlanud Iswahjudi Marsekal TNI Widyargo Ikoputra, S.E., M.M., serta pasukan jajar kehormatan.

Selain meninjau lokasi rencana pembangunan fasilitas Skadron Udara 14 pesawat sukhoi dan peletakan batu pertama, Kasau beserta rombongan juga meninjau gudang Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile (AMRAAM) Depohar 60 dan RSAU. dr. Efram Harsana.

Turut hadir mendampingi Kasau, para Asisten Kasau, Pangkohanudnas, Pangkoopsau I, Dankodiklatau, Dankoharmatau, Kadisaeroau, Kadiskomlekau, Kadispamsanau, Kadiskesau, Kadisfaskonau, Kadismatau, Danlanud Iswahjudi dan para pejabat Lanud Iswahjudi.

(TNI AU)

Impor Alutsista Thailand 2018

19 Maret 2019

HTMS 471 Bhumibol Adulyadej (photo : RTN)

SIPRI kembali mengeluarkan laporan mengenai transfer persenjataan dunia, berikut disampaikan data impor persenjataan Australia selama kurun waktu 2018.

(SIPRI)

Israel Delivers 2 Air Defense Radars to Philippine Air Force

19 Maret 2019

Elta Systems ELM-2288ER radar (photo : Shephard)

The physical delivery of 3 ordered Israeli-made ELM-2288ER Air Defense & Air Traffic Control Radar AD-STAR for Philippine Air Force (PAF) is completed with arrival of final 2 radars, MaxDefense Philippines said.

The Philippines ordered 3 ELM-2288ER radars from Elta Systems via government-to-government negotiation with Israel under the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Modernization Program Horizon 1. The first radar for Paredes Air Station in Ilocos Norte was delivered 4th quarter of 2017.

Air Force commander Lieutenant General Rozzano D. Briguez said during Senate session on January 16 that their radar system already covers the northern portion of the country.

PAF radar coverage (image : PDFF)

“In nine months time, I think the radar system in Mount Salakot will be up and running,” Briguez also noted that time.

MaxDefense said that “by now it is expected that both radars should already have been installed, although there could be integration works still ongoing, and its highly possible that both radars are not yet operational. It may take some more time, maybe a few more months, before the radar systems are ready and integrated into the Philippine Air Defense Control Center.”

(Mintfo)

Australia to Get Four Modified Gulfstream G550 for Electronic Warfare Aircraft

19 Maret 2019

Modified Gulfstream G550 aircraft for electronic warfare (photo : Donal Morissey)

New "Peregrine" electronic warfare aircraft for Air Force

Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP and Minister for Defence Industry, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC, today announced the acquisition of four modified Gulfstream G550 aircraft – to be designated the MC-55A “Peregrine” - for the Royal Australian Air Force. 

Minister Pyne said the $2.46 billion acquisition would enable Defence to actively strengthen electronic warfare support to naval, air and land forces for operations in complex electromagnetic environments.   

"The Peregrine is a new airborne electronic warfare capability that will be integrated into Defence's joint warfighting networks, providing a critical link between platforms, including the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, E-7A Wedgetail, EA-18G Growler, Navy’s surface combatants and amphibious assault ships and ground assets to support the warfighter,” Minister Pyne said. 

“The aircraft will be based at RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia – yet another piece in a broader Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance precinct being developed at the Super Base, which is already home to our Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. RAAF Base Edinburgh will also serve as the headquarters for our unmanned Tritons and armed unmanned Reaper variant.” 

"This capability and the people who operate it will bring Air Force a step closer to becoming a fully networked fifth-generation force and further exploit the joint combat multiplier effects on exercises and operations," Minister Pyne said. 

Minister Reynolds said the Liberal National Government remains committed to opening up new opportunities for Australian small and medium enterprises in the defence industry. 

“About $425 million will be spent with Australian companies during the acquisition phase of the project, including $257 million to be invested in new facilities at RAAF Base Edinburgh,” Minister Reynolds said. 

“There will be further significant opportunities for Australian industry, estimated to be over $2 billion, in the sustainment of the aircraft over the 25 years life-of-type.”

(Aus DoD)

New Zealand’s Future Hydrography Ship Begins Sea Trials

18 Maret 2019

The future HMNZS Manawanui, seen here in Royal New Zealand Navy livery and hull number. (photos : Royal New Zealand Navy)

The Royal New Zealand Navy's (RNZN's) future hydrographic and diving support vessel, which will be known as HMNZS Manawanui once commissioned, has received its service livery and begun a series of sea trials off the coast of Denmark.

The trials are being used to confirm that naval equipment on board the ship are performing as expected, the RNZN said via its official social media account on 15 March. Images of the vessel accompanying the post indicate the hull number as A 09, although the ship's original name, Edda Fonn , is being retained until closer to its commissioning ceremony.

The 85 m vessel arrived in Frederikshavn, Denmark, from Norway in February, according to data from IHS Markit's Maritime Portal. It was previously in service as a commercial offshore support vessel and had arrived in Denmark to be fitted out according to RNZN requirements.

Edda Fonn was acquired by the New Zealand government in 2018 for NZD103 million (USD70 million). It was procured to fulfil operational gaps in the RNZN's diving support and maritime survey capabilities following the retirements of its hydrographic ship HMNZS Resolution in 2012 and dive tender HMNZS Manawanui in 2018.

Edda Fonn is 84.7 m long, has an overall beam of 18 m, a hull draught of 6.3 m, and is equipped with a 100-tonne salvage crane. Powered by four diesel-electric engines driving two azimuth propulsion systems, the 5,700-tonne vessel can reach a top speed of 13 kt.

The vessel can accommodate a core crew of 39, with 27 more bunks for mission-specific personnel.

(Jane's)

Steadfast Marine Bangun 2 Kapal Patroli AL Senilai 86 Miliar

18 Maret 2019

KAL 28m ini harus selesai pada Desember 2019 (photo : Berita Satu)

Pontianak, eMaritim.com - Perusahaan galangan nasional, PT Steadfast Marine, Tbk. menggelar peletakan lunas kapal (keel laying) atau pengelasan kapal pertama dengan TNI Angkatan Laut, hal ini didasari sebagai bentuk peresmian pemesanan kapal angkatan laut (KAL) dengan panjang 28 meter dengan harga 43 miliar per unit kapal yang ditargetkan akhir tahun 2019 rampung pengerjaannya.

Peletakan lunas ini dilakukan oleh kepala dinas materiel Angkatan Laut Laksamana Pertama TNI Budi Sulistyo yang didampingi oleh Rudi Kurniawan Logam Direktur Utama PT Steadfast Marine.

Menurut Rudi, di awal tahun 2019 ini, galangan kapal Steadfast mendapatkan pesanan pertama pembuatan kapal patroli untuk AL dengan Panjang 28 meter, dan harus diselesaikan dalam waktu 310 hari atau rampung pada tanggal 6 Desember 2019.

"Kita (steadfast marine) optimis berdasarkan pengalaman sebelumnya (pembuatan kapal TNI AD), sebelum bulan desember tahun ini kita dapat selesaikan," tuturnya.

Keduanya sepakat untuk meneken kontrak pembuatan kapal patroli AL dengan penggunaan bahan plat alumunium dengan spesifikasi desain; length over all (LOA) 28,98meter (m), length between perpendiculars (LBP) 26,44m, breadth moulded 06,20m, depth moulded 03,15m, draft moulded 01,40m, speed 28 knot(kt), cruising speed 18 kt, power 2 x 1900 Horse Power (HP), fresh water tank capasity 4 meter kubik (m3), fuel tank capasity 15 m3, complement 15 person (p).

Kapal dengan mesin 3800 HP itu nantinya akan mengitari laut kalimantan barat dengan jarak mil tidak terlalu jauh dari bibir pantai yang fungsinya untuk memantau keamanan laut nasional. TNI AL memberikan standarisasi perakitan kapal untuk KAL 28 seperti standar pengelasan yang sama seperti standar aturan klass Bureau Veritas (BV-France) Dual Class.

"Karena ini kapal perang sehingga banyak hal yang harus diperhatikan dari segi estetika dan deformasi dari pada bangunan kapalnya," tutur Rudi di kantor Steadfast Marine, Jalan Khatulistiwa Km. 6,6, Batu Layang, Pontianak Utara, Kota Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat.

Pihaknya juga tengah mengikuti semua rules aturan internasional yang menyangkut tentang struktur dan standar dari perakitan kapal.

Sementara itu Kepala Dinas Material Angkatan Laut (Kadismatal) Laksamana Pertama TNI Budi Sulistyo mengatakan bahwa proses pembuatan kapal angkutan laut ini semoga berjalan dengan lancar, sebab perjanjian kerjasama ini diharapkan dapat menjadi kerjasama yang dapat membanggakan Indonesia.

KAL 28M TNI AL (photo : Palindo)

Ia juga memberikan ketegasan bahwa dalam proses pembangunan kapal KAL 28 ini merupakan kegiatan rangkaian yang terencana dan spesifik, karena melalui tahapan-tahapan kegiatan yang diawali dengan penentuan operational requirement (opsreq), penentuan spesifikasi teknis (spektek), pembuatan desain sampai dengan tahap pembangunan kapal itu sendiri.

Menurutnya keseluruhan proses kegiatan memiliki keterkaitan yang sangat erat, sehingga keterlambatan pada kegiatan tertentubakan berdampak pada pelaksanaan kegiatan tahap yang selanjutnya.

Sesuai dengan perencanaan strategis TNI AL, pemenuhan alutista merupakan prioritas penting dalam membangun kekuatan keamanan negara. Pembangunan KAL 28 meter salah satunya. Merupakan realisasi dari perencanaan strategis. "TNI AL berkomitmen dan tegas mengenai pemberdayaan industri dalam negeri," tegasnya.

Dia menambahkan bahwa pembangunan KAL 28 ini menyerap anggaran TA tahun 2019 angkatan laut sebesar 86 miliar rupiah yang dipercayai pada galangan kapal Steadfast Marine untuk menggarap 2 unit kapal patrol AL dengan kapasitas mesin 3800 HP per unit kapal.

Seperti diketahui peletakan lunas merupakan awal dari konstruksi kapal, yang biasanya diupacarakan secara resmi karena merupakan tanggal kelahiran kapal. Peletakan lunas diawali dengan pembuatan rangka lunas kapal. Untuk kapal alumunium, pelaksanaan peletakan lunas kapal ditandai dengan pengelasan pertama.

Pada umumnya, pelaksanaan keel laying dilakukan sebelum pelaksanaan pembangunan kapal. Umur kapal dihitung sejak tanggal peletakan lunas (keel laying) yang dilaksanakan oleh galangan kapal dan beberapa pihak seperti owner, biro klasifikasi, dan pihak lainnya yang terlibat dalam proyek pembangunan.

(EMaritim)

Impor Alutsista Australia 2018

18 Maret 2019

HMAS Brisbane AWD-41 (photo : Aus DoD)

SIPRI kembali mengeluarkan laporan mengenai transfer persenjataan dunia, berikut disampaikan data impor persenjataan Australia selama kurun waktu 2018.

(SIPRI)

Thailand Needs 36 ATMOS 2000 SPH

18 Maret 2019

ATMOS 2000 self propelled howitzer (photo : RTA)

According to Thai media, from now to 2020 the country's military needs at least 36 ATMOS 2000 complexes to serve the requirement of modernizing the artillery force.

The military has started operating the self-propelled ATMOS 2000 assembly line transferred by Israel.

The technology transfer contract and the assembly plant are signed by the two countries from 2018 and have a total value of up to 26 million USD. Under this contract, Thailand will buy another 6 ATMOS 2000 units to complement the existing self-propelled guns of the same type.

In the past, Thailand used to buy 18 self-propelled ATMOS 2000 guns but failed to master the assembly technology to be able to produce it locally.

Under the contract disclosed, Israel will provide components with the main guns, including the chassis system and the main cannon. Other sub-parts will be manufactured and manufactured by Thailand.

The ATMOS 2000 self-propelled gun is currently considered the most efficient self-propelled self-propelled gun in the world today. Not only with modern design, ATMOS 2000 is also nearly automated and fully electronic when only 4 operators are needed.

Thai media also said that the military itself said it needed a minimum of 36 2000 ATMOS complexes to meet its current needs.

The ATMOS 2000 self-propelled gun complex was born in 2001 with a maximum firing speed of up to 9 tablets per minute and currently there are about 10 countries in the world owning this self-propelled cannon.

Thailand is currently the first and only country in Southeast Asia that owns the self-propelled ATMOS 2000 produced by Israel.

What is special is that even in your home country, self-propelled artillery ATMOS 2000 is not until 2017 - that is, 16 years after its birth, it is equipped for the Israeli Army.

(KienThuc)

Fasilitas Skadron untuk Sukhoi Su-35 Mulai Disiapkan di Lanud Iswahjudi

17 Maret 2019

Skadron Su-27/30 TNI AU (photo : thewarmy)

MADIUN - Fasilitas Skadron Udara 14 Lanud Iswahjudi, mulai disiapkan untuk menyambut kedatangan pesawat tempur baru, yakni pesawat Sukhoi Su-35 produksi Rusia.

Kehadiran pesawat jet tempur canggih ini, untuk menggantikan keberadaan pesawat F5 Tiger II, yang kini sudah dipensiunkan setelah puluhan tahun mengabdikan diri menjaga kedaulatan langit nusantara.

Persiapan pembangunan fasilitas untuk menyambut kehadiran pesawat baru tersebut, akan ditandai dengan upacara peletakan batu pertama pembangunan fasilitas Skadron Udara 14.

"Rencananya pelaksanaan upacara peletakan batu pertama akan dilakukan pada Senin (18/3/2019) oleh Kepala Staf TNI AU (KASAU) Marsekal TNI Yuyu Sutisna," ujar Kepala Penerangan Lanud Iswahjudi, Letkol. Sus. Hamdi Londong Allo.

Dia menyebutkan, Skadron Udara 14 akan menempati bangunan baru di sebelah barat landasan pacu. Upacara peletakan batu pertama yang dilakukan oleh KASAU, merupakan bangunan untuk hanggar pesawat.

"Selain hanggar, fasilitas yang akan dibangun untuk Skadron Udara 14 meliputi taxi way, appron, shelter, dan fasilitas pendukung lainnya," ungkapnya.

Dia juga menyebutkan, untuk tahun 2019 ini pembangunan akan difokuskan untuk penyelesaian taxi way dan appron. Penyelesaian pembangunan dilanjutkan pada tahun 2020, untuk selter dan hanggar, serta fasilitas pendukung lainnya.

(SindoNews)

BRP Sultan Kudarat (PS-22) will be Retired?

17 Maret 2019

BRP Sultan Kudarat (PS-22) (photo : Jon Uy Saulog)

Is the Philippines Navy's BRP Sultan Kudarat (PS-22) Next on the Retirement Queue?

MaxDefense received a shoulder tap lately that another major surface ship of the Philippine Navy will be retiring soon.

Based on the information we received and validated by different sources, the next ship on the axe is the Malvar-class patrol vessel, BRP Sultan Kudarat (PS-22).

The ship was suppose to have its major dry-dock works last 2017, but apparently it did not happen. And now the Philippine Navy leadership decided to just retire it as part of the PN’s Sail Plan 2020, which aims to retire all its World War 2-era warships and surface assets by 2020.

Out of practicality, the US handed-over the ship to the Philippine Navy in April 1976, and was named RPS Sultan Kudarat (PS-22). She is considered one of the oldest fighting ships in service anywhere in the world, being in service for more than 74 years now, 43 years of it with the Philippine Navy.  She currently serves with the Philippine Fleet’s Offshore Combat Force.

For now, all we can do is wait for the Philippine Navy to actually retire the BRP Sultan Kudarat from active service, and hope that they would have a good news to bring once they do the retirement. Replacing them with another Pohang-class corvette or Hamilton-class cutter would be very much welcomed.

See full article Max Defense

Kendaraan Tempur PT-76M dan BTR-50 PM Perkuat PASMAR 3 Sorong

17 Maret 2019

Kendaraan BTR-50PM dan tank PT-76M Korps Marinir TNI AL (photos : Korps Marinir)

Dispen Kormar (Sorong). Sebanyak 5 Unit Kendaraan Tempur (Ranpur) PT 76 M dan 3 Unit BTR 50 PM memperkuat Pasmar 3 Sorong, kendaran tempur (Ranpur) tersebut didatangkan dengan menggunakan KRI Makasar dan KRI Soeharso bersamaan dengan material/perlengkapan pendukung lainnya. Rabu (13/03/2019)

Penambahan perkuatan persenjataan tersebut merupakan wujud dari satuan atas dalam hal ini TNI AL/Korps Marinir, secara berlanjut dan berkesinambungan terus berupaya meningkatkan pembinaan terhadap satuan-satuan di jajarannya baik berupa Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) secara fisik/ jasmani, maupun persenjataan terus ditingkatkan. 

Demikian juga dengan keberadaan Pasmar 3 Sorong yang merupakan Satuan baru akan terus mendapatkan attensi, bukan hanya Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) atau Personelnya saja yang akan ditingkatkan atau dilengkapi namun persenjataan pun secara bertahap pasti akan ditambah, maka dengan hadirnya kendaraan tempur (Ranpur) PT 76 M dan BTR 50 PM tersebut  menambah kekuatan tempur Pasmar 3, sehingga Pasmar 3 Sorong semakin kuat dan semakin siap dalam melaksanakan tugas-tugas yang diemban untuk mempertahankan dan menjaga kedaulatan serta keutuhan Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia (NKRI).

Kendaraan Tempur (Ranpur) PT 76 M dan BTR 50 PM tersebut langsung diterima oleh Komandan Resimen Kavaleri-3 Marinir Kolonel Marinir Baju Kelana Putra dan dalam pergeserannya dari Pelabuhan Arar Kota Sorong menuju Markas Komando Resimen Kavaleri 3 Marinir (Mako Menkav-3 Mar) Katapop Distrik Salawati Kab. Sorong Papua Barat dilaksanakan dengan simulasi Latihan Gerakan Maju Untuk Kontak (GMUK), yang langsung dipimpin oleh orang nomor satu di jajaran Menkav-3 Marinir. 

(Korps Marinir)

Contract Revised, Four LMS would be Built in China

16 Maret 2019

Littoral Mission Ship of the Malaysian Navy (images : RMN)

Boustead revises price of ship contract

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB) today announced the revision of terms of contract for the supply of four littoral mission ships for the Royal Malaysian Navy.

In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, BHB said the government agreed that all four vessels would be built and delivered in China at a revised contract price of RM1.048 billion.

BHB was referring to an earlier announcement with regard to the signing of a contract between the Ministry of Defence Malaysia and Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of BHB, for the supply of four littoral mission ships in collaboration with a partner shipyard in China.

Under the initial contract, the first two vessels would be built and delivered in China and the remaining two would be built and delivered in Malaysia for RM1.17 billion.

(NewStraitsTimes)

Russians are Trying to Squeeze Out Ukrainian Weapons from Indonesia

16 Maret 2019

TNI AU's Su-27 fighter (photo : TribunNews)

Comrade Petukhov strongly warns the Indonesian Marshal against placing in Ukraine orders for the repair of aircraft, including the AL-31F engines for the Su-27. Petukhov said that the certification of Ukrainian enterprises for compliance with the current technical documentation was not made.

Changes and additions to the documentation available at these enterprises, including the AL-31F engine, have not been made since 1991. It is separately emphasized that the Russian side "will not be able to bear responsibility for the operation of such aircraft."

Pavel Bukin, General Director of the Ukroboronprom Group of Companies, considers the assertion about the developer’s exclusive right to influence the maintenance of the implemented aviation technology to be dubious and confirms attempts to put pressure on Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

AL-31F engine for Su-27 fighter (photo : Censor)

“Such letters are an attempt to oust Ukraine from promising international markets,” says the head of the concern. Our country is a strong player in the market for repairing, maintaining airworthiness and modernizing aircraft, including those developed in other states. the plant "Motor" performs a contract for the repair of aircraft engines for the Indonesian Air Force. Therefore, the Russians are trying to put pressure on Ukraine’s friends and partners in Indonesia and other countries.

We have the necessary technical documentation for the maintenance and overhaul, the extension of the flight range of military aircraft of a wide model range - MiG, Sukhoi, Ilyushin, Mil, Kamov. Such rights are not retroactive, and the Russian Federation has no legal basis for requiring additional licensing from Ukraine.

In matters of military aviation regulation, each country-operator establishes its own rules and makes changes to its design. A marker of its independence is the sufficiency of the scientific, technical, design and production potential. Complaints of developers or manufacturers, in this case Russian, are irrelevant.

Let me also remind you of the double standards of the Russian Federation. There, a number of steps were taken in terms of promoting the repair and modernization of the An-family aircraft in the external markets. The Russian Federation approved a general decision of the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, which defines the institutions responsible for the design support in the operation of Ukrainian-made aircraft."

(Censor)

Second New Zealand Navy Frigate Arrives in Canada for Combat System Upgrades

16 Maret 2019

HMNZS Te Mana arriving at CFB Esquimalt (photo : Royal Canadian Navy)

Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana has arrived in Canada to start her combat management system upgrades.

The ship pulled into Canadian forces base Esquimalt on March 12 and will be modernized at Seaspan’s shipyard in Victoria, British Columbia.

Te Mana is starting the upgrade after completing a five-month engagement in the Asia-Pacific region.

The first of two NZ Navy Anzac-class frigate, HMNZS Te Kaha, started the 10-month refit in March 2018.

The contract for the upgrade of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s two Anzac-class frigates was signed between the New Zealand government and Lockheed Martin Canada on April 29, 2014.

Under the terms of the contract, Lockheed Martin Canada is responsible for the design, installation and integration of the CMS and a combat system trainer for the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland, as well as the procurement of new sensor and weapon systems for HMNZ ships Te Mana and Te Kaha.

Lockheed Martin Canada’s CMS 330 combat management system was initially developed for Canada’s Department of National Defence and then modified for the Royal New Zealand Navy with Canada’s support.

In addition CMS upgrades, the frigates will also be receiving MBDA’s Sea Ceptor vertical launched, active Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (Maritime) – CAMM(M) which will replace the current RIM7P NATO Seasparrow missile system.

(Naval Today)

Pesawat F-16 TNI AU Diupgrade, Dilengkapi Bom Canggih JDAM

16 Maret 2019

Empat F-16Â/B tengah menjalani program EMLU - Falcon STAR (photo : TNI AU)

TEMPO.CO, Magetan -  Sebanyak empat pesawat F-16 A/B Block 15 TNI AU menjalani peremajaan di hanggar Skadron Teknik (Skatek) 042 Lanud Iswahjudi, Kabupaten Magetan, Jawa Timur. Satu di antaranya ditargetkan rampung pada Juni – Juli 2019.

Komandan Skatek 042 Lanud Iswahjudi, Mayor Tek Agustinus Subagio, mengatakan bahwa program peremajaan pesawat F-16 itu merupakan proyek Enhanced Mid-Life Update  (EMLU) – The Falcon Structural Augmentation Rodmap (Falcon STAR). Pelaksanaannya berlangsung sejak September 2017.

“Ini merupakan dua program yang dijadikan satu agar waktunya lebih efisien,” kata Subagio, Kamis, 15 Maret 2019.

Menurut dia, puluhan teknisi dari TNI Angkatan Udara dan PT Dirgantara Indonesia terlibat dalam proyek tersebut. Para personel itu melakukan sejumlah pekerjaan, seperti pencopotan panel maupun komponen pesawat, melakukan monitoring, kontrol, dan evaluasi.

“Ada dua sampai tiga orang dari Lockheed Martin (produsen pesawat F-16 asal Amerika) yang membantu supervisi,” ujar dia.

GBU-54 bom Laser JDAM (photo : Combat Workshop)

Pekerjaan itu, Subagio melanjutkan, bakal berlangsung selama beberapa tahun ke depan. Sebab, jumlah total pesawat F-16 A/B Block 15 yang harus di-upgrade sebanyak 10 unit. Seluruh alat utama sistem persenjataan itu dibeli dalam Program  Peace Bima Sena pada tahun 1989.

“Setelah ini (di-upgrade), usia terbang pesawat akan lebih panjang antara 15,20 bahkan 25 tahun ke depan,” kata Subagio kepada Tempo.

Adapun sistem avionik yang diperbaharui melalui proyek EMLU-Falcon STAR, seperti pemasangan Rudal Beyond Range yang memiliki jangkauan lebih dari 30 kilometer. Juga, Fire Control Radar dan JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) yang merupakan bom dengan dilengkapi pemandu laser.

Untuk pengadaan spare part, Komandan Skatek 042 menjelaskan, ada dua tipe kontrak dalam proyek EMLU-Falcon Star ini. Pertama menggunakan mekanisme dengan mitra alias Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) dan Foreign Military Sales (FMS) atau Government to Government.

Subagio yang juga sekretaris proyek EMLU-Falcon STAR mengaku bangga dengan pekerjaan itu. Sebab, mampu meningkatkan kemampuan para teknisi TNI Angkatan Udara. Apalagi, pekerjaan itu baru pertama dilakukan. “Kalau di luar negeri, pekerjaan ini masuk depot maintenance,” ujar dia. 

(Tempo)

First Batch of UH-1H Spare Parts from Japan Arrives

15 Maret 2019

Fuji Heavy Industries UH-1H (photo : Esa Kaihlanen)

The first batch of UH-1H helicopter spare parts provided by Japan has arrived in the country, MaxDefense Philippines, citing information from sources, said in a post in its social networking page.

The Japanese and Philippine government held the exchange of notes for the said transfer on November 7, 2018 at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. and Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines Koji Haneda facilitated the exchange of notes.

The UH-1H helicopter spare part will be transferred from Japan Ground Self Defense Force to the Philippine Air Force (PAF).

“The Philippines will find these parts  and equipment most useful as the Philippine Air Force deploy UH-1H helicopter to conduct activities relating to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, transport, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance,” the Japanese Embassy said in November 2018.

(Mintfo)

Australia Requests Sale of 108 AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM

15 Maret 2019

F/A-18E/F with AMRAAM (photo : Wal Nelowkin)

WASHINGTON - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $240.5 million.  The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on March 12, 2019.

The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to 108 AIM-120C-7 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); six (6) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM Air Vehicles Instrumented; and six (6) spare AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM guidance sections.  Also included are containers, weapon system support equipment, support and test equipment, site survey, transportation, repair and return warranties, spare and repair parts, publications and technical data, maintenance, personnel training, and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representative engineering, logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics support.  These items are in support of Australia’s purchase of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS).  The estimated total program cost is $240.5 million.

This sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Western Pacific.  It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.

This proposed sale is in support of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Project LAND 19 Phase 7B for acquisition of a ground based air and missile defense capability.  Australia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The prime contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona.  There are no known offset arrangements proposed in connection with this potential sale

(DSCA)

T50i TNI AU Latihan Penembakan Roket

15 Maret 2019

T50i melakukan penembakan roket FFAR (all photos : SkU 15)

Pada hari ini Skadron Udara 15 telah melaksanakan uji dinamis rocket launcher dengan aman dan lancar. Rocket launcher tersebut diisikan 7 rocket FFAR dan 7 rocket WAFAR. Pada kegiatan uji dinamis rocket launcher tersebut diterbangkan oleh penerbang berkualifikasi Test Pilot T-50i dan Flight Leader antara lain Komandan Skadron Udara 15 Letkol pnb Hendra "Saber" Supriyadi, Mayor Pnb Dharma T. "Rottweil" Gultom, Mayor pnb Luluk "Wiggler" T. Prabowo dan Mayor Pnb Yudisthira "Orca" beserta Wingman dan Transisi sebagai backseater. 

The M151 Folding-Fin Aerial Rocket (FFAR), was an unguided rocket used by United States military aircraft 2.75 inches (70 mm) in diameter, it was designed as an air ti air weapon or interceptor aircraft to shoot down enemy bombers, but primarily saw service as an air to surface weapon.

Skadron Udara 15 diberikan kepercayaan untuk melaksanakan Uji Rocket Launcher, yang dimana dipasang outboard pesawat atau di station 2 dan 5. Satu Rocket Launcher diisi 7 rocket. Pelaksanaan kegiatan tersebut menggunakan daerah latihan di Pulung AWR dan di Pandan Wangi ASR. Kegiatan ini dipimpin langsung oleh Komandan Skadron Udara 15 Letkol pnb Hendra "Saber" Supriyadi.

(Skadron Udara 15)

Malaysia Requests Demo of Yak-130

14 Maret 2019

Yak-130 aircraft (photo : weaponews)

Russia to Showcase Yak-130 Jets During LIMA-2019 at Malaysia’s Request – Source

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will showcase combat capabilities of Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft at upcoming LIMA-2019 exhibition at the request of Royal Malaysian Air Force, a source in the aviation industry told Sputnik.

In February, Viktor Kladov, the head of the international cooperation department of Russian state corporation Rostec, told Sputnik that Russia would demonstrate its Yak-130 jet trainer at LIMA-2019 air show for the first time.

"The [Russian] United Aircraft Corporation will bring the Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft to the exhibition. [The jet] will not only take part in the flight program of the exhibition, but the Malaysians will also witness its combat capabilities in a regime closed for public. One of the test pilots of the Yakovlev Design Bureau will fly the plane and show to the Malaysian counterpart all the possibilities of the Russian Yak-130 in the air," the source said.

Moreover, the Russian Knights, an aerobatic demonstration team of the Russian Air Force, will also take part in the flight program of the upcoming event, according to the source.

The Yak-130 is a two-seat combat trainer aircraft produced by the Irkut Corporation, part of the United Aircraft Corporation. Russia successfully exports these jets to a number of foreign countries, including Myanmar and Laos.

The Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) will take place in Malaysia's Langkawi on 26-30 March. It has been held once in two years since 1991 and is considered one of the largest shows of military equipment in the Asia Pacific region. The event is co-organized by the Malaysian Defence Ministry.

(Sputnik)

Impor Alutsista Indonesia 2018

15 Maret 2019

Sigma 10514 fregat (photo : Damen)

SIPRI kembali mengeluarkan laporan mengenai transfer persenjataan dunia, berikut disampaikan data impor persenjataan Indonesia selam kurun waktu 2018. Untuk negara-negara lainnya akan menyusul secara berseri.

(SIPRI)