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Indonesia has officially become the seventh Rafale-exporting country
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Indonesia has officially become the seventh Rafale-exporting country

Six of the 42 Rafale orders in the contract signed by the Indonesian Defence Ministry (Kemenhan) in February 2022 came into effect, La Tribune sources said on Tuesday (20/9/2022). This means that the contract for purchasing six Rafale jets has been activated. The Indonesian government has paid the first instalment to Dassault Aviation.

Indonesia launches second Dr Wahidin Sudirohusodo-class hospital ship
Navy / Maritime

Indonesia launches second Dr Wahidin Sudirohusodo-class hospital ship

Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL (Persero) has named and launched the second Dr Wahidin Sudirohusodo-class hospital ship (992)for the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) as a gift for Indonesia’s 77th Anniversary. The Navy officially commissioned its ninth Teluk Bintuni-class landing ship last week.

Indonesian Navy Commissions Ninth Teluk Bintuni-class LST
Navy / Maritime

Indonesian Navy Commissions Ninth Teluk Bintuni-class LST

The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) has officially commissioned its ninth Teluk Bintuni-class landing ship.

Indonesia’s C-130J-30 is waiting for Delivery
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Indonesia’s C-130J-30 is waiting for Delivery

Lockheed Martin displayed a photo of the C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft in Indonesia on its official website.

 Four Countries will Acquire BrahMos Anti-Ship Missiles
Weapon / Missile

Four Countries will Acquire BrahMos Anti-Ship Missiles

BrahMos Aerospace CEO Atul Rane recently told TASS that about three or four countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East would buy the BrahMos missiles in cooperation with India and Russia. Among the countries that will buy these missiles, Rane mentions Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia for the Southeast Asian region. While countries in the Middle East that have the potential to buy these missiles are the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. "Oman has also shown interest in the BrahMos missile," Rane added.

Ground Testing Photos of KF-21 Leaked
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Ground Testing Photos of KF-21 Leaked

The ground test photos of Korean KF-21 Boramae (formerly known as KF-X) leaked. The aircraft is spotted during the ground tests.

Malaysia to receive the first CN-235 converted to Maritime Surveillance Aircraft
Navy / Maritime Air

Malaysia to receive the first CN-235 converted to Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

The Commander of the Malaysian Army, General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Haji Affendi Bin Buang, on June 22, 2022, visited PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) in Bandung.

Pindad and Nexter cooperate to procure 120 mm tank ammunition
Bilateral Relations Expo and Air Show

Pindad and Nexter cooperate to procure 120 mm tank ammunition

PT Pindad and Nexter agreed to cooperate in procuring the latest generation of 120 mm tank ammunition to support the needs of the Indonesian Army.

Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL to build two new LPDs for PN
Navy / Maritime

Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL to build two new LPDs for PN

The Philippines awarded a tender to Indonesian PT PAL for the construction of two new Landing Platform Docks (LPD) for the Philippine Navy (PN).

PT Len and Thales sign cooperation to prepare 13 GCI Radars
Sensors

PT Len and Thales sign cooperation to prepare 13 GCI Radars

Indonesian Defence Company PT Len Industri and Thales from France have signed a cooperation agreement to fulfil 13 GCI Radars.

FNSS and PT Pindad to cooperate in Armoured Amphibious Assault Vehicle
Land Navy / Maritime Bilateral Relations

FNSS and PT Pindad to cooperate in Armoured Amphibious Assault Vehicle

FNSS and the Indonesian state-owned defence company PT Pindad will cooperate to produce an Armoured Amphibious Assault Vehicle.

PT Pindad will produce new weapon and ammunition for amphibious missions
Weapon / Missile

PT Pindad will produce new weapon and ammunition for amphibious missions

Indonesian PT Pindad will produce its newest rifle, dubbed the SS (Senapan Serbu/ Assault Rifle) Amphibious, which can operate on land and in the water.

Turkey Conducts its First Tank Export to Indonesia, and a New Turret Project may be Born
Land

Turkey Conducts its First Tank Export to Indonesia, and a New Turret Project may be Born

Turkish Defence Company FNSS Savunma Sistemleri has realised both the company’s and Turkey’s first tank export to Indonesia.

Indonesia Approved Aselsan’s RCWS
Navy / Maritime Weapon / Missile

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.