Ananda
The Bunker Group
Ex Nahkoda Ragam for TNI-AL
from Seputar Indonesia daily with Google Translate: Harian Seputar Indonesia, Sumber Referensi Terpercaya
Some opposition from Parliament (as expected from Opposition parties), seems still going on. However as the Leopard 2 and F-16 saga, many believe it will be pass on.
from Seputar Indonesia daily with Google Translate: Harian Seputar Indonesia, Sumber Referensi Terpercaya
The Navy (TNI-Al) Chief seems indicated the procurement for 3 ex Brunei Nahkoda Ragam class Light Frigate still got momentum to occurred. His reinforce the Navy and Mindef position with USD 380 mio deal for all 3 Nahkoda Ragam ships, it's a good deal for vessels that are not being used operationally by Brunei Navy.Jakarta - Program type frigate warship procurement of Brunei Darussalam is expected to begin to be realized next year. Purchase plan that was opposed by the House of Representatives because of the quality of the vessel in doubt.
However, the Chief of Staff of the Navy (KSAL) Admiral Soeparno ensure that the ship was in a state of war sempurna.Tiga of British ships would come gradually from 2013 to 2014. KSAL assess Indonesia is fortunate to have three units ship. Because the ships are armed with complete was bought at a bargain price.
"Only issued USD380 million for the three unit.Brunei just bought the boat with a unit price of $ 600 million," he said in Jakarta yesterday. According to him, Brunei not be bought from the British frigate was not suitable for the non-technical. "They ordered a large ship, but it was a little navy. So (ship) would be, they are confused, "he explained.
On the one hand, Indonesia is requiring reinforcement warships for the Navy. It is seen as an opportunity to get an extra ship cheaply as Brunei itself is not so wear it. Moreover, the ship was armed complete. Not only that, the ship was also made to a high specification.
Some opposition from Parliament (as expected from Opposition parties), seems still going on. However as the Leopard 2 and F-16 saga, many believe it will be pass on.