Combo of strales fired from Super Rapido Oto Melara 76 mm gun and 35 mm CIWS is more better compared to those Parchim self defense measure. Not to mention they are getting European ESM and decoy system
Indonesia: 'green water navy'
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Indonesia to implement Arrowhead 140 design on Iver Huitfeldt-variant contract
Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL will implement the Arrowhead 140 design on a contract it secured from Jakarta in April 2020 for two Iver Huitfeldt class-variant frigates.
www.janes.com
Jane's got confirmation from PAL that their agreement with Babcock related to Two Iver based Frigates that they signed preliminary contract in early 2020. This Two Iver based Frigates were using those funding that originally going to be used for PKR SIGMA #3&4.
This is answer the question why only for Two Frigates license agreement with Babcock so far. Because it is still related to previous Iver Based contract they have with Odense. Seems Odense now working with Babcock on finalising design on anyone that want to use Iver based design.
This is also means it coming from last term program, and no present term frigates program commencing yet. Well, unless those FREMM (which definetely originate for this term program), actually already been finalised.
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The tweet of Indonesian negotiations with TKMS for 214. (Although seems there's typo on 212) being rumours create more anxiety for Frenchie sales agent (Tweeter guy) as Naval Group already lost in Frigates and now potentially in Submarine too. Again all of this just put as grain of salt.
I put that tweet not as reliable source of information, however more to shown how the 'noise' on Indonesian defense procurement are getting louder closer to the time on Political commitment need to shown results. Just like below articles.
Mahfud MD Ungkap Pesan Penting Jokowi ke Prabowo Soal Alutsista, Ini Isinya
Menko Polhukam Mahfud MD mengungkapkan Presiden Joko Widodo (Jokowi) meminta Menteri Pertahanan (Menhan) Prabowo Subianto untuk mencari Alat Utama Sistem Senjata...
nasional.sindonews.com
While one of Jokowi's chief minister talk in media that all new defense equipment will begin to come on the next two years. Shown how defense procurement tightly related to Political Agenda as I have put in Indonesia AF Thread.
So whatever the choice, it will be compromise balance between users (TNI) need and which one provide 'better' benefits for Political Image toward next election, and off course budget availability.
Again all of information on Indonesian Defense procurement deals will always can be change at moment notices. Nothing is certain until the payment is delivered and production commencing.
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Sandhi Yudha
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Oh no, not again a new candidate for defence equipment ....
The tweet of Indonesian negotiations with TKMS for 214. (Although seems there's typo on 212) being rumours create more anxiety for Frenchie sales agent (Tweeter guy) as Naval Group already lost in Frigates and now potentially in Submarine too. Again all of this just put as grain of salt.
I put that tweet not as reliable source of information, however more to shown how the 'noise' on Indonesian defense procurement are getting louder closer to the time on Political commitment need to shown results. Just like below articles.
Mahfud MD Ungkap Pesan Penting Jokowi ke Prabowo Soal Alutsista, Ini Isinya
Menko Polhukam Mahfud MD mengungkapkan Presiden Joko Widodo (Jokowi) meminta Menteri Pertahanan (Menhan) Prabowo Subianto untuk mencari Alat Utama Sistem Senjata...
While one of Jokowi's chief minister talk in media that all new defense equipment will begin to come on the next two years. Shown how defense procurement tightly related to Political Agenda as I have put in Indonesia AF Thread.
So whatever the choice, it will be compromise balance between users (TNI) need and which one provide 'better' benefits for Political Image toward next election, and off course budget availability.
Again all of information on Indonesian Defense procurement deals will always can be change at moment notices. Nothing is certain until the payment is delivered and production commencing.
But wait....isn't this old news from begin this year?
TKMS representatives arrive in Jakarta to discuss Type 214 submarines
A delegation of representatives from German shipbuilder Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has arrived in Jakarta to discuss the potential acquisition of Type 214...
www.janes.com
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Yes, that's what I meant. The closer the Administration must meet their decision time, the Political Establishment begin talking more, the restless the sales team become, and more 'noise' getting out.
All of this shown how Defense Procurement in Indonesia in this Administrations very interconnected with Politics and Business opportunities. Just hoping the real need of the users (TNI) does not become back seater. That's where 'sanity' check is needed.
TKMS, DSME, NG are all contenders on Indonesian Submarine programs. The closer the time they need to make decision, the more 'noises' that come out. Afterall Defense is big business, many interest play.
Why it's closer to decision time, because they commit in two years time new assets shouls begin to come as Mahfud put it in media. Why two years ? It's election time.
All of this shown how Defense Procurement in Indonesia in this Administrations very interconnected with Politics and Business opportunities. Just hoping the real need of the users (TNI) does not become back seater. That's where 'sanity' check is needed.
TKMS, DSME, NG are all contenders on Indonesian Submarine programs. The closer the time they need to make decision, the more 'noises' that come out. Afterall Defense is big business, many interest play.
Why it's closer to decision time, because they commit in two years time new assets shouls begin to come as Mahfud put it in media. Why two years ? It's election time.
Global Defense corps is dubious sourceOh no, not again a new candidate for defence equipment ....
But wait....isn't this old news from begin this year?
TKMS representatives arrive in Jakarta to discuss Type 214 submarines
A delegation of representatives from German shipbuilder Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has arrived in Jakarta to discuss the potential acquisition of Type 214...
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Agree on that. It is put before to highlight this point:
They (this administration) have to make decisions soon (on defense procurement Projects), as it's getting closer to election time. They need it to gain some Political capital for next election. Especially for Prabowo's or even any wannabe candidates from current ruling coalition.
This's the time where many conflicting information will circles around.
Sandhi Yudha
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Some unique photos.
Photos from infiltration exercises like this ive never seen before.
Bonus photo.
Photos from infiltration exercises like this ive never seen before.
Bonus photo.
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This is from the official 2nd Fleet Command (Koarmada 2) site. Describing the submarine infiltration training by Naval Frogman. Years ago I also read similar training being done from older 209 subs (either Cakra or Nanggala). However seems this is the first time Navy official sources open more on this type of infiltration exercise.
Sandhi Yudha
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The first of the two hospital ships, Kapal Bantu Rumah Sakit dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo, has passed the Sprinkler Integrity Test.
A final docking dan inclining test will be performed at the end of Oktober 2021.
Bonus:
Some nice exercise photos.
A final docking dan inclining test will be performed at the end of Oktober 2021.
Bonus:
Some nice exercise photos.
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Sandhi Yudha
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As expected, netizens start to demand that Indonesia should get an LHD.
Some years ago PAL presented an LHD-design, but it seems there is no demand now or the coming years.
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Netizens millennials generation 'alay'. I'm sure 99% of those netizens don't even knows what's the purpose of an LHD anyway. Why don't they demand for budget to equipped all current Frigates and Corvettes with ASW helo before talking on LHD/Carrier.
They'd be wanting to put 16in guns on it and operate the F-22 off it.
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There's no demand yet for LHD from TNI-AL not only from cost to build, procured and operating. However also because for Archipelago operation more LPD or more LST will be preferable.
As like Kris FB shown more LST will come as they are providing more appropriate amphibious and transport need for outlying islands within archipelago. 1LHD equivalent on operating 3-4 LPD or 5-6 LST (at least on capacity wise), but for Archipelago operations more amphibious hulls have more merit than one large hull.
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Uralvagonzavod to start serial production of naval version of its AU-220M 57mm turret
serial production of the naval version of the Uralvagonzavod AU-220M 57mm cannon remotely operated weapon station could start in the next few weeks.
Put it in here, as this is the gun that veing choose for KCR 60 #1&2. Bofors already talk that their 57mm Mk3 already choosed as main gun for KCR #3-#6. However knowing Indonesian procurememt, anything can change.
Sandhi Yudha
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Are those 4 Bofors 57 mm Mk3 guns already officially ordered?Uralvagonzavod to start serial production of naval version of its AU-220M 57mm turret
serial production of the naval version of the Uralvagonzavod AU-220M 57mm cannon remotely operated weapon station could start in the next few weeks.www.navyrecognition.com
Put it in here, as this is the gun that veing choose for KCR 60 #1&2. Bofors already talk that their 57mm Mk3 already choosed as main gun for KCR #3-#6. However knowing Indonesian procurememt, anything can change.
Here are some interesting photos of KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai 332 and KRI Bontang 907.
Including a close-up of the MICA VL launcher.
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Haven't found anything official that say the definitive contract already sign, or Bofors already building the assets ordered. So far only the 2019 Bofors announcement that announced preliminary contracts for 4 Bofors 57mm Mk3 for KCR 60.
That's why I still say anything can happen. Eventough considering KCR 60 #3 to #6 are using Western standard sensors suits, it's likely Bofors is the preferred choices.
That's the only one I can find, PT PAL in the process of installing Bofors 57mm Mk3 and 20mm gun for KRI Kerambit and probably the rest of the class.
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Sandhi Yudha
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Thank you for sharing!
It seems that the two 20 mm guns (the South-African Denel GI-2 ones?) are already placed. We just have to wait for the Bofors 57 mm Mk.3.
Btw, can this be the AU-220M 57 mm gun on the first of KCR-60 class?
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