JAKARTA, Indonesia — 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, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, 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.
Purnomo tells AVIATION WEEK that a decision will be made soon and Indonesia plans to order 16 aircraft, enough for one squadron. “It is already in the final process,” he says, without noting a definite time frame.
“We are looking for aircraft that can be used for training and as a light attack fighter,” he says. “Light fighters are good for intercepting aircraft that cross your territory without giving notice.”
Indonesia needs jet trainers because about half its BAE Hawks are grounded, Purnomo says, noting that the country has had difficulties getting spare parts and equipment for the Hawks. “I stressed to the chairman of BAE, they need to trust us and give us the spares. They promised to improve relations,” he says, adding that if there is no improvement, Indonesia will have to phase out the Hawks.
South Korea could be the front-runner in the jet trainer competition due to the strategic importance Indonesia places on that relationship. “The air force is the end user and they have to make a technical evaluation,” Purnomo says. But once the air force makes a choice, it goes to the armed forces headquarters for approval, and then it goes to the ministry of defense, he says. The ministry “understands what the government’s interest is,” he adds.
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 . Purnomo says Indonesia wants to start putting KF-X fighters into service with its air force in 2025 and start replacing their Lockheed Martin F-16s.
But in the near term, Lockheed Martin could benefit. “There is budget for brand-new F-16s or used F-16s,” Purnomo says. “With used F-16s we can get more and upgrade it ourselves [with help from overseas], which is attractive to us”. But 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 Purnomo confirms that Indonesia wants these upgraded.
The U.S. no longer has an arms embargo against Indonesia, but there are some technical issues to be ironed out , government officials say. Purnomo says Indonesia can always turn to a non-U.S. company to upgrade the F-16s. “There is Turkey. They have the biggest F-16 fleet after the U.S.,” he says.
Bell Helicopter and Eurocopter recently secured deals thanks to their partnerships with state-owned aircraft maker Indonesian Aerospace, which helps manufacture the helicopters. Purnomo says the country’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.
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.
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
sumber: http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/gener...rement%20Plans
Selasa, 07 Desember 2010
Operasi Trikora Pembebasan Irian Barat
Operasi Trikora, juga disebut Pembebasan Irian Barat, adalah konflik dua tahun yang dilancarkan Indonesia untuk menggabungkan wilayah Papua bagian barat. Pada tanggal 19 Desember 1961, Presiden Indonesia Soekarno mengumumkan pelaksanaan Trikora di Alun-alun Utara Yogyakarta. Soekarno juga membentuk Komando Mandala. Mayor Jenderal Soeharto diangkat sebagai panglima. Tugas komando ini adalah merencanakan, mempersiapkan, dan menyelenggarakan operasi militer untuk menggabungkan Papua bagian barat dengan Indonesia.
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Indonesia Anti Terror Drill - 13 Maret 2010
Sumber: reuters pictures & Getty Images
Special Armed Forces cover civilians during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010, marking a joint exercise
Policemen from Indonesia's elite anti-terrorism unit Detachment 88 "protect" civilians during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010
Special Armed Forces take part in an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010, marking a joint exercise
Indonesian anti-terror police squad members rappel down from a helicopter during an anti-terror drill at a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia
Indonesian special forces soldiers storm a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, during an anti-terror drill
Policemen from Indonesia's elite anti-terrorism unit Detachment 88 break a window as they take part in an anti-terror drill in a hotel in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Marines subdue supposed terrorists during an anti-terror drill at a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Special Armed Forces take part in an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
A member of the Indonesian police anti-terror squad takes part in an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian anti-terror police squad members escort supposed hostages during a drill at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia.
An Indonesian paramilitary policeman takes his position outside a shopping mall during an anti-terror drill.
Indonesian anti-terror policemen rescue hostages during a drill .
Indonesian special forces soldiers have their weapons ready during an anti-terror drill ahead of President Barack Obama's visit to the country at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Special Armed Forces take part in an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Members of Indonesia's Navy Special Force unit "detain" persons acting as terrorists as they take part in an anti-terror drill in a hotel in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian anti-terror police squad members carry their weapons during a drill at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Special Armed Force soldiers detain a person acting as a terrorist during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian special forces soldiers arrest a supposed terrorist during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesian anti-terror police squad members take their position during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesian Navy commandos arrest supposed terrorists on board of an oil tanker in Jakarta, Indonesia, during an anti-terror dril.
Members of Indonesia's Navy Special Forces unit take part in an anti-terror drill on a tanker at sea outside Jakarta March 13, 2010.
A member of Indonesia's Navy Special Forces unit "detain" persons acting as terrorists as they take part in an anti-terror drill on a tanker ship at sea outside Jakarta March 13, 2010, ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's planned visit to Indonesia.
Soekarno Hatta Airport:
Indonesian military and police personnel leave the scene after rescuing 'hostages' held by 'terrorists' during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
Members of Indonesian Army's Special Forces Commandos (KOPASSUS) walk on the tarmac as they prepare to breach a mock hijacked jetliner during a major joint anti-terror drill.
Policemen from Indonesia's elite anti-terrorism unit Detachment 88 protect "hostages" during an anti-terror drill at Sukarno-Hatta airport in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Special Armed Forces prepare to release "hostages" from the plane during an anti-terror drill at Sukarno-Hatta airport in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Special Armed Forces prepare to release "hostages" from the plane during an anti-terror drill at Sukarno-Hatta airport in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Special Air Forces during an anti-terror drill on the plane at Sukarno- Hatta airport in Tangerang, outskirt Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Air Force Commandos of Detachment 'Bravo' drive past as members of Army's Special Forces Commandos (KOPASSUS) prepare to breach a mock hijacked jetliner during a major joint anti-terror drill.
Indonesian anti-terror policemen walk on the tarmac during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
An Indonesian Army Special Forces 'Kopassus' soldier holds position on an aircraft wing during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Army Special Forces 'Kopassus' personnel leave the scene after rescuing 'hostages' held by 'terrorists' during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Army Special Forces 'Kopassus' (Background) prepare to enter an aircraft during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
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Indonesian Marines show their skills during anti-terror drill in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 13 March 2010. EPA/ADI WEDA.
Special Armed Forces cover civilians during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010, marking a joint exercise
Policemen from Indonesia's elite anti-terrorism unit Detachment 88 "protect" civilians during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010
Special Armed Forces take part in an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010, marking a joint exercise
Indonesian anti-terror police squad members rappel down from a helicopter during an anti-terror drill at a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia
Indonesian special forces soldiers storm a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, during an anti-terror drill
Policemen from Indonesia's elite anti-terrorism unit Detachment 88 break a window as they take part in an anti-terror drill in a hotel in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Marines subdue supposed terrorists during an anti-terror drill at a hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Special Armed Forces take part in an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
A member of the Indonesian police anti-terror squad takes part in an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian anti-terror police squad members escort supposed hostages during a drill at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia.
An Indonesian paramilitary policeman takes his position outside a shopping mall during an anti-terror drill.
Indonesian anti-terror policemen rescue hostages during a drill .
Indonesian special forces soldiers have their weapons ready during an anti-terror drill ahead of President Barack Obama's visit to the country at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, March 13, 2010.
Special Armed Forces take part in an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Members of Indonesia's Navy Special Force unit "detain" persons acting as terrorists as they take part in an anti-terror drill in a hotel in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian anti-terror police squad members carry their weapons during a drill at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Special Armed Force soldiers detain a person acting as a terrorist during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia's stock exchange building in Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian special forces soldiers arrest a supposed terrorist during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesian anti-terror police squad members take their position during an anti-terror drill at Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Indonesian Navy commandos arrest supposed terrorists on board of an oil tanker in Jakarta, Indonesia, during an anti-terror dril.
Members of Indonesia's Navy Special Forces unit take part in an anti-terror drill on a tanker at sea outside Jakarta March 13, 2010.
A member of Indonesia's Navy Special Forces unit "detain" persons acting as terrorists as they take part in an anti-terror drill on a tanker ship at sea outside Jakarta March 13, 2010, ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's planned visit to Indonesia.
Soekarno Hatta Airport:
Indonesian military and police personnel leave the scene after rescuing 'hostages' held by 'terrorists' during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
Members of Indonesian Army's Special Forces Commandos (KOPASSUS) walk on the tarmac as they prepare to breach a mock hijacked jetliner during a major joint anti-terror drill.
Policemen from Indonesia's elite anti-terrorism unit Detachment 88 protect "hostages" during an anti-terror drill at Sukarno-Hatta airport in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Special Armed Forces prepare to release "hostages" from the plane during an anti-terror drill at Sukarno-Hatta airport in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Special Armed Forces prepare to release "hostages" from the plane during an anti-terror drill at Sukarno-Hatta airport in Tangerang, on the outskirts of Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Special Air Forces during an anti-terror drill on the plane at Sukarno- Hatta airport in Tangerang, outskirt Jakarta March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Air Force Commandos of Detachment 'Bravo' drive past as members of Army's Special Forces Commandos (KOPASSUS) prepare to breach a mock hijacked jetliner during a major joint anti-terror drill.
Indonesian anti-terror policemen walk on the tarmac during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
An Indonesian Army Special Forces 'Kopassus' soldier holds position on an aircraft wing during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Army Special Forces 'Kopassus' personnel leave the scene after rescuing 'hostages' held by 'terrorists' during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
Indonesian Army Special Forces 'Kopassus' (Background) prepare to enter an aircraft during an anti-terror exercise in Tangerang on March 13, 2010.
update:
Indonesian Marines show their skills during anti-terror drill in Jakarta, Indonesia, on 13 March 2010. EPA/ADI WEDA.
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