Indonesia Approved Aselsan’s RCWS
Following the disputes between China and Indonesia over the waters of Natuna, Indonesia decided to upgrade its naval weaponry without provoking China.
Indonesia News
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Land
FNSS Begins the Deliveries of KAPLAN-MT to Indonesia
FNSS delivered the KAPLAN (Harimau) Medium-Weight Tank to Indonesia with a ceremony in Ankara on March 15th.
Navy / Maritime
Indonesia starts construction of 3rd of 5 PC-60 patrol boats
The Indonesian Navy has ordered five new fast patrol boats based on the PC-60 design developed in-house to conduct patrol missions in the western region.
Air
The U.s. approved sale of F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia
The U.S. approved the sale of F-15ID aircraft and supporting equipment to Indonesia in a transaction for up to $13.9 billion.
Air
Indonesia inks deal for 42 Rafale fighters with France
Jakarta's defence minister said that Indonesia signed a deal with France to buy six Rafale fighters as part of an anticipated total order of 42.
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
Indonesia Defence Invests $125B Including 50 Warships
The AUKUS deal with Australia and the loss of KRI Nanggala-402 submarine forced Indonesia to make an investment in the navy.
E/W
Country
Sensors
HAVELSAN Exported ADVENT to Ukraine and Indonesia
HAVELSAN announced that the ADVENT Combat Management System (SYS) has been exported to Ukraine and Indonesia.
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Country
ASELSAN exports Zargana, FAT completed
ASELSAN will provide the torpedo countermeasure system for surface and submarine platforms in the modernisation of the AGOSTA 90B submarine project.
Weapon / Missile
Indonesia Tests its Indigenous MANPADS Merapi
Indonesia’s state-owned explosive producer PT Dahana is developing the country’s first indigenous short-range air defence missile, Merapi.
Land
Indonesia Might Manufacture the Kozak-2M2 Ukrainian 4x4
Practika, announced that Indonesia might manufacture the Kozak-2M2, a 4x4 light tactical armoured vehicle according to Army Recognition.
Air
Indonesia to Receive New Hercules in 2022
According to Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force Air Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, the first C-130J will arrive in Indonesia towards the end of 2022.
Air
Indonesia Abandons Russia switching to French or U.S.
The Indonesian Air Force to modernise its military equipment amid increasing tensions with China over the South China Sea.
Navy / Maritime
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Russia Increases Its Naval Existence in ASIAN Region
The naval exercise of ASEAN countries with the Russian Navy was held off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia, on 1-3 December 2021.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Cakra-Class KRI Cakra-401 Submarine Returns to Sea
The KRI Cakra-401, a German-made Type 209/1300 Cakra-class diesel-electric attack submarine, has completed its overhaul for the Indonesian Navy
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