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Naval Warfare
US slam dunks Chinese claims in troubled waters
15th July 2020
Last week two USN aircraft carriers (USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan) began exercises in the South China Sea. This week the US government issued …
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Land Warfare
NZ Army orders significant Bushmaster fleet
9th July 2020
It comes as no surprise that the New Zealand Army has confirmed an order for Thales Australia’s Bushmaster NZ5.5 protected mobility vehicle. The country’s 1st SAS …
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Digital Battlespace
US to gift radars to Indonesia and Malaysia
11th June 2020
The US will provide three Lockheed Martin mobile radars to Malaysia and Indonesia, as revealed by a notice of contract action dated 9 June on …
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Naval Warfare
Philippines eyes Israeli-built interceptors for a more potent navy
4th July 2020
The Philippine government recently confirmed that it will proceed with an acquisition of eight boats under its Fast Attack Interdiction Craft - Missile (FAIC-M) programme …
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Defence Helicopter
Apache operators gain lifecycle support
22nd May 2020
Small US-based company Integration Innovation Inc was awarded a $8.31 million contract modification by the US Army on 21 May under the International Apache Technical …
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Defence Notes
French defence exports find fertile ground close to home
16th June 2020
Shrinking sales of French defence equipment from the Middle East and Asia-Pacific were offset in 2019 by higher demand in Europe, as collaborative multinational programmes …
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Land Warfare
Indonesia bridges gaps in vehicle inventory
14th May 2020
Indonesia has received a third batch of M3 bridge and ferry systems, with three units being unloaded last week from a cargo ship at the …
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Air Warfare
Raytheon aids AMRAAM FMS customers
18th May 2020
The US DoD on 15 May announced a $17.35 million contract for Raytheon Missiles and Defense to produce two AIM-120 AMRAAM final assembly test sets. …
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Digital Battlespace
Lockheed to provide targeting pods for FMS customers
20th May 2020
Lockheed Martin is to produce new and upgraded targeting systems, IR Search and Track (IRST) sensors and navigation pods for the US DoD and a …
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Naval Warfare
Russia dawdles on improving naval infantry equipment
3rd June 2020
An official keel-laying ceremony is expected in the coming weeks for two Project 23900 amphibious assault ships at the Zaliv Shipyard in Kerch, as Russia …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Malaysian navy receives donated ScanEagles
11th May 2020
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) has in its possession the first six of 12 US-donated Insitu ScanEagle UAVs, but they remain in storage at Kota …
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Air Warfare
Russia rolls the dice for another Su-35 sale to China
15th May 2020
Russia is still hopeful that China will place another Su-35 order after representatives of the two countries held talks on the potential deal. Dmitry Shugaev, …
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Special Operations
Special forces need tools to fight ‘wars on the horizon’, says USSOCOM chief
13th May 2020
The Commanding General of US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has highlighted how SOF must be suitably equipped to handle a trio of ‘wars on the …
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Defence Notes
Tensions boil over along Sino-Indian border
2nd June 2020
India and China are the world’s two most populous nations, and their militaries are currently engaged in a faceoff high in the Himalayas. Confrontations have …
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Air Warfare
Indonesia rolls out first F-16A eMLU fighter
17th April 2020
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) has unveiled its first F-16A enhanced Midlife Upgrade (eMLU) aircraft, with upgrades carried out locally by PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Tanks
Harimau Medium Tank (Indonesia)
Programme Background According to plans outlined for Phase 3 of the Indonesian Army's modernisation programme, 106 Harimau will be procured between 2020 and 2024. This ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Anka-S [Indonesia]
Programme Background Requirement Indonesia wanted to acquire or produce a MALE UAV to operate at different air bases around Indonesia to cover the archipelago. Procurement Over Production Early ...
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Air: Radio and SATCOM
Air: Radio and SATCOM | A400M-Forecast [Indonesia]
On 18 November 2021, Airbus announced that Indonesia has signed a letter of intent to purchase four A400Ms in addition to two aircraft ordered in ...
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Data links
Data links | A400M-Forecast [Indonesia]
On 18 November 2021, Airbus announced that Indonesia has signed a letter of intent to purchase four A400Ms in addition to two aircraft ordered in ...
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Transponders and IFF
Transponders and IFF | A400M-Forecast [Indonesia]
On 18 November 2021, Airbus announced that Indonesia has signed a letter of intent to purchase four A400Ms in addition to two aircraft ordered in ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Hawkei PMV (Indonesia)
Programme Background In an effort to deepen security cooperation between Indonesia and Australia, the two countries signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement at a meeting held ...
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Military UAS - small
Indonesia - ScanEagle 2
Programme Background As part of a large scale programme, Indonesia was set to receive eight ScanEagle UAS drone Insitu provided by the US under the Maritime ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - small
ScanEagle 2 (Indonesia Aid) [US}
Background Foreign Military Financing (FMF) The US first offered the Indonesia Military (TNI) a grant under Foreign Military Financing (FMF) that covered ScanEagle UAVs and ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Akinci [Indonesia]
Programme Background Naval Ambition The Indonesian Navy Admiral Muhammad Ali announced an initiative to purchase Turkish UCAVs as part of a broader strategy to enhance and develop ...
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Mine-protected vehicles, MPVs - 4x4
Bushmaster PMV (Indonesia - Forecast)
Programme Background In an effort to deepen security cooperation between Indonesia and Australia, the two countries signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement at a meeting held ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Didgori AMEV (Indonesia)
Programme Background Prior to the publication of reports that Indonesia was to procure the Didgori AMEV, there had been no indication from the Indonesian MoD ...
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Fighter - multirole
Su-35S (Indonesia - Cancelled)
Programme Background In February 2018, Indonesia and Russia entered negotiations to procure 11 Sukhoi Su-35S multirole fighters and the Indonesian Parliament has approved the acquisition. ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6
Badak 6x6 (Indonesia)
Programme Background First Batch An initial batch of 50 vehicles was reported to be contracted under a $36 million deal signed in January 2016. However, Angkaka ...
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Transport/tanker aircraft
A400M (Indonesia)
Programme Background The TNI-AU currently relies on 17 Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and L-100-30 aircraft, including five C-130Hs transferred from Australia. Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) is ...
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Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small
Alpha 900 [Indonesia]
Programme Background On 18 May 2024, the Pussenarmed, the Indonesian Army's Centre for Army Weaponry, announced that it had conducted trials of the Alpha 900 at Husein Sastranegara ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Landing platform docks/dock landing ships
Teluk Bintuni Class (LST)
The Indonesian Navy's (TNI-AL's) Teluk Bintuni-class of tank landing ships (LSTs) is primarily for missions of ferrying the Indonesian Armed Forces' armoured vehicles. Indonesia expects to ...
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Anti-ship missiles
Atmaca
Atmaca (“Hawk” in English) is a long-range, anti-ship cruise missile developed by Roketsan. The missile is intended to replace the Harpoon missile in Turkey's inventory. ...
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OPVs
Tanjung Datu OPV
The Indonesian coastguard agency, Badan Keamanan Laut Republik Indonesia, received a new 110m-long OPV built by PT Palindo Marine in 2018. The OPV named KN ...
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Ship-launched torpedoes, Submarine-launched torpedoes
Black Shark
The Black Shark is an Italian heavyweight torpedo. The latest version is the Black Shark Advanced (BSA), which is an evolution of the Black Shark ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
CENK 200-N
The CENK 200-N is a multi-beam four-dimensional naval search radar produced by Aselsan in Türkiye. It is designed to detect and track air and surface ...
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Naval guns
Millennium GDM-008
Millennium GDM-008 is a CIWS (Close-In Weapon System) developed and manufactured by the German Rheinmetall, following its acquisition of the Swiss Oerlikon Contraves in 2005. ...
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Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors
Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 51
The Multi Role Tactical Platform (MRTP) 51 is a fast missile boat designed by Yonca Onuk JV. Depending on the version, the MRTP 51 can ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
Elang Hitam
The Elang Hitam, or Black Eagle, was a MALE UAS being developed by the Indonesian firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI). The platform's development began in ...
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Land: air defence radar
Master-T
The Master-T is a tactical 3D air defence radar developed by Thomson CSF (now Thales). It is an S-band radar with a phased array antenna ...
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Military UAS - fixed-wing, Military UAS - MALE
MALE UAV
As its name suggests, the MALE UAV is a male-class drone. It has been developed by Indo-Pacific Communication & Defence (IPCD) and certified by the Ministry of ...
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Military helicopters - multirole
Bo 105
The Bo 105 is a twin-engine, multipurpose, light helicopter that was developed in 1963-68. Approximately 37% of the more than 1,400 aircraft built before production ...
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Sea: sonar systems
Kingklip
Kingklip, also known as UMS 4132, is a medium-frequency active and passive hull-mounted sonar for multi-purpose corvettes, frigates or destroyers. It performs permanent torpedo and ...
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Frigates
Red White Class (Arrowhead 140)
The Red White-class frigates are based on Babcock's Arrowhead 140 design. Indonesia ordered two vessels in 2021, and the lead ship is currently being built ...
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Sriti
The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi or BPPT) began development of the short-range, shoulder-wing, tailless Sriti UAV ...
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Submarines: conventional, attack
Evolved Scorpene
The Evolved Scorpene is a conventionally powered submarine designed by Naval Group. Compared to its predecessors, the Evolved Scorpene is fitted with a Full Lithium-Ion Battery ...
