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.
Indonesia News
Land
Navy / Maritime
Indonesia starts construction of 3rd of 5 PC-60 patrol boats ordered in 2021
The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) has ordered five new fast patrol boats based on the PC-60 design developed in-house to conduct patrol missions in the western region. So far, two shipyards have been awarded for the construction.
Air
The United States has approved a potential $13.9 billion sale of F-15ID aircraft to Indonesia
The U.S. State Department approved the potential 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 to make $125B Defence Investment 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 Light Armoured Vehicle Locally
Serhiy Vilkov, Head of Development at the Ukrainian company Practika, announced that Indonesia might manufacture the Kozak-2M2, a 4x4 light tactical armoured vehicle according to Army Recognition. A Memorandum of Cooperation (MoU) was signed in 2020 between the Ukrainian company Practika and the Indonesian company PT Pindad to develop and manufacture military equipment. According to open sources, Indonesia will receive two Kozak 4x4 armoured personnel carrier vehicles in 2021 to conduct research and development.
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 Russian aircraft switching to French or U.S. Aircraft
The Indonesian Air Force to modernise its military equipment amid increasing tensions with China over the South China Sea.
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
Air
ROK Cuts the Cost of the KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet
DAPA of the Republic of Korea (ROK) has reduced the research and production expenses for the 4.5 generation KF-21 fighter jet by $0.4 million.
Navy / Maritime
E/W
Havelsan’s Advent on Indonesia’s 90 m OPV
According to Jane’s, Turkish defence company Havelsan is working with Thales Nederland to equip Indonesia’s new 90 m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) with combat sensors.
