cyber ghost: 12/14/10

Beware Of 2012 !

Indonesia and South Korea are ready to begin a joint project on jet fighter production in 2012. The project would be able to build a jet figther prototype in 2020.

The planned cooperation for the project, dubbed the KF-X project, was initiated in 2006.

The joint project is widely seen as a pilot project for Indonesian military in revitalising defense industry.

Officials say the KF-X would have capabilities between those of the F-35 and F-16, although they are presumably referring to its size and thrust, since a stealth aircraft fielded in 2020 would be expected to comfortably outperform 1970s-era designs.

Indonesia and Korea will produce as many as 200 fighter jets for both Air Forces.

In The Ocean We Are Glorious

By Akhyari Hananto

Many see that the last incident occurred on Berakit water off Bintan Islands where Royal Malaysian Navy intercepted Indonesian ship (from Ministry of Fisheries) was a current evidence that Indonesia needs to immediately procure more battle ships to safeguard its territory borders, especially where it shares borders with Malaysia and Singapore, where many illegal fishing were left ‘unpunished’ due to the lack of guard ship number.

Indeed, many Indonesian battleships are currently focusing to patrol along the Ambalat waters, and many did not expect that such event might happened in other borders.

GNFI always supports the government in resolving such incident trough diplomatic channels rather than confrontation, we have always convinced our reader that dialog will benefit both countries, benefit our future, and benefit our other neighbors.

I had a discussion yesterday with a senior navy official, and he said that actually, Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) is now undergoing a major overhaul. TNI Al have purchased some powerful warships, battleships, will soon acquire submarines, and the good thing is…Indonesia has PT PAL, its very own ship dock to produce ships, including warships. It gives Indonesia a very significant edge over its neighbors.

A year ago, PT PAL launched the new Landing Platform Dock (LPD) for the Indonesian Navy which is able to accommodate 5 helicopters. It marked a new beginning for PT PAL, the largest Indonesian shipyard located in Surabaya, East Java, after having been successful in developing various non-military ships, such as 50,000 ton cargo vessels, large oil and chemical tankers and passenger ships. In the area of military combat ships, PT PAL has successfully developed various smaller craft such as Fast Patrol Boats in different sizes.

The achievement is going to be followed by the development of Sigma Class Corvettes and also Guided Missiles Ships currently on the drawing board. Currently, the maintenance and overhaul of the Sigma Class Corvettes are also being done by PT PAL. It will also developed Indonesia’s very own submarines.

Indonesian Navy has 148 military ships, and with the current ship production underway at PT PAL, it is very likely that Indonesia will have at least 160 military ships by 2020. PT PAL has started to build the light fregat PKR 105, which will be a new milestone for PT PAL as it is going to be using of of the world’s most latest technology.

: PKR 105, it’s going to be Indonesia’s most modern battleship

I agree, that Indonesian Navy isnt the largest and the most powerful in the world, however, saying that it is weaker that our neighbors is very wrong.

More pictures below

: Sigma Class Corvette KRI Diponegoro

: Submarine KRI Nenggala

: Fregat KRI Ahmad Yani

: Anti Seamines KRI Pulau Rengat

: Missile Warship KRI Krait

More Iron Birds Above Indonesia

Russia will deliver the last of six contracted SU fighter jets to Indonesia on September 7 and 16, an informed source said on Monday.

Under a $300 million contract, signed in 2007, Russia is to complete the delivery of three SU-30MK2 and three SU-27SKM fighters to Jakarta by the end of 2010 in addition to two SU-27SK and two SU-30MK fighters purchased in 2003.

: SU-30 of Indonesian Air Force

The third SU-30MK2 jet was delivered in January.

Russia’s An-124 transport plane will deliver two SU-27SKM planes to the air base in the city of Makassar in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province on Tuesday, the source said. The other SU-27SKM plane will be delivered to the same base five days later.

: SU 27 of Indonesian Air Force

The planes will be sent to Indonesia earlier than scheduled following a request by the Indonesian military authorities, who would like the aircraft to take part in a military parade dedicated to Armed Forces Day on October 5, he added.

Indonesia earlier said it needed at least one squadron equipped with 16 Sukhoi fighters to replace part of the outdated fleet of U.S. F-16 fighters.

Indonesian Special Forces And The Iron Wagon

Indonesian Special Forces (Kopassus) is arguably on of the best special forces in the world with high capabilities and strength. I was sure it should be in par with SAS of UK, or Navy Seals of the US. Well, you might argue with that, but what I wanna assure you is that you can’t find a special forces with such capacity easily

: Kopassus with their stark identity, Red Berrets

I think GNFI has posted enough entries regarding Kopassus, now i’d like to share you how one vehicle Kopassus possesses, it’s called the Casspir.

Casspir

Wikipedia says:
“The Casspir is a landmine-protected personnel carrier (APC) that has been in use in South Africa for over 20 years. It is a four wheeled armoured vehicle, used for transport of troops. It can hold a crew of two, plus 12 additional soldiers and associated gear. The Casspir was unique in design when launched, providing for passive mine defence. The main body of the vehicle is V-shaped and raised above the ground, so that if a mine is detonated, the explosion is less likely to damage the crew compartment and kill the occupants. The cross-section of the hull is V-shaped, directing the force of the explosion outwards, further protecting the occupants. The vehicle is also armoured for added mine safety, as well as protection from small arms fire. The Casspir was the inspiration and prototype for the US Marines MRAP project.”

Kopassus with the Casspir (Photo: Kaskus Militer)

Indonesia is Strengtening its Muscles

By Leithen Francis

Indonesia is planning to place an order for jet trainers and is interested in expanding its fleet of fighters, helicopters and fixed-wing transports.

The country’s defense minister says the three finalists in the jet trainer competition are from South Korea, Russia and the Czech Republic. Industry executives say the types are the Korea Aerospace Industries T-50, Yakovlev Yak-130 and Aero Vodochody L-159, respectively.

Korea's T-50

Russia's Yak-130

Czech's Aero Vodochody L-159

A decision will be made soon and Indonesia plans to order 16 aircraft, enough for one squadron. Indonesia is looking for aircraft that can be used for training and as light attack fighters, which is good for intercepting aircraft that cross Indonesia’s territory without giving notice.

Indonesia needs jet trainers because about half its BAE Hawks are grounded, noting that the country has had difficulties getting spare parts and equipment for the Hawks.

South Korea could be the front-runner in the jet trainer competition due to the strategic importance Indonesia places on that relationship. Indonesia and South Korea signed a memorandum of understanding in July to develop a new fighter, the KF-X, and the Indonesian state-owned aircraft manufacturer Indonesian Aerospace will be involved . Indonesia wants to start putting KF-X fighters into service with its air force in 2025 and start replacing their Lockheed Martin F-16s.

Indonesia-Korea 's KFX

But in the near term, Lockheed Martin could benefit. There is budget for brand-new F-16s or used F-16s. Purnomo says. If Indonesia buys used F-16s, then it has to take into consideration the aircraft’s life-cycle . Indonesia already has F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft and Indonesia wants these upgraded.

Bell Helicopter and Eurocopter recently secured deals thanks to their partnerships with state-owned aircraft maker Indonesian Aerospace, which helps manufacture the helicopters. Indonesia’s army recently signed a firm contract with Indonesian Aerospace for 24 Bell 412EP utility helicopters. He also says the air force is buying more Eurocopter AS332 Super Puma helicopters made by Indonesian Aerospace.

AS332 Super Puma

Indonesia also has a future requirement for helicopters to be stationed on its navy’s corvettes and be used for anti-submarine warfare. Four Dutch-built Sigma 9113-class corvettes were purchased recently, and it has a fifth corvette under construction at a shipyard in Surabaya.

Another future procurement will be for additional Sukhoi fighters. Indonesia already has 10 and Purnomo says the country plans to buy six more so it can form a squadron.

CN-295m

Lockheed C-130

In terms of military transports, upgrades to its older-model Lockheed C-130s are on the wish list. The country also hopes to buy more Indonesian Aerospace CN-235s and is looking for a replacement for its aging Fokker F27s, with the EADS CASA CN-295 a possible contender.

(AviationWeek)