• Defence Notes

  Indo Defence 2016: Limitations remain despite spend increase

  24th October 2016

  The Indonesian government aims to allocate at least 1% of GDP to defence in the next few years, although it remains to be seen whether …

• Defence Helicopter

  Indo Defence 2016: Indonesia bolsters aerospace sector (video)

  26th October 2016

  I Gusti Putu Suryawirawan, director general of Indonesia's Ministry of Industry, briefs Shephard on the country's ambitions to further develop its aerospace industry. For more …

• Digital Battlespace

  Indo Defence 2016: Terma widens SE Asia maritime surveillance

  3rd November 2016

  Danish surveillance radar manufacturer Terma is to fit its Scanter 4100 radar to the second upgraded Indonesian Navy Fatahillah-class corvette. A spokesperson from the company …

• Defence Notes

  Indo Defence 2016: BAE Systems hawks OPVs

  25th October 2016

  BAE Systems hopes to make its mark in the Asia-Pacific region through platforms such as offshore patrol vessels (OPV) and Hawk advanced jet trainers, both …

• Defence Helicopter

  Indo Defence 2016: Protecting Natuna

  24th October 2016

  With the increased focus on South China Sea disputes and alleged illegal fishing by Chinese fishing vessels, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) have begun expanding …

• Land Warfare

  Indo Defence 2016: Rheinmetall aims for medium tank

  2nd November 2016

  A technology demonstrator vehicle has been developed by Rheinmetall that the company intends to use to bid for Indonesia’s future medium tank programme. Called the …

• Defence Notes

  Indo Defence 2016: Four-way dogfight for F-5 replacement

  24th October 2016

  The race is still on for the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) F-5E fighter replacement programme. Despite the air force expressing strong interest in the Sukhoi …

• Defence Notes

  Indo Defence 2016: ASEAN defence spending on the rise

  27th October 2016

  It is becoming clear that Southeast Asia is expanding its influence in the global defence industry. Recent data suggests that the upward trend in military …

• Land Warfare

  Indo Defence 2016: Small arms revolution

  27th October 2016

  Indonesia is becoming self-sufficient in small arms and ammunition production through its domestic armaments manufacturer PT Pindad. Pindad launched four new weapon types during a …

• Naval Warfare

  Indo Defence 2016: Double happiness for SIGMA

  24th October 2016

  September was a milestone for the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI-AL) frigate programme, with the first SIGMA 10514-class frigate completing sea trials on 7 September. The sea trials included …

• Digital Battlespace

  Indo Defence 2016: Indonesia upgrades corvette

  24th October 2016

  The Indonesian Navy is upgrading the combat system of one of its Fatahillah-class corvettes, KRI Malahayati, for a sum of $18 million. A consortium made …

• Land Warfare

  Indo Defence 2016: More Badak on the cards

  26th October 2016

  Following an initial order for 50 Badak (Rhino) 6x6 armoured fighting vehicles, it is rumoured the Indonesian Army wants more. This could push orders into …

• Land Warfare

  New Russian-made APC en route

  12th October 2016

  Russia’s KTZ concern has unveiled a brand-new tracked amphibious armoured personnel carrier (APC) developed from the the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).  Designated as the …

• Military Logistics

  Bangladesh orders C295W

  12th October 2016

  Airbus Defence and Space announced on 11 October that it had taken receipt of another C295W order, this time from the Bangladesh Army. Airbus said …

• Defence Helicopter

  Mexican Navy receives first MBe

  29th September 2016

  The Mexican Navy became the inaugural customer for the AS565 MBe at Airbus Helicopters’ facilities in Marignane, France on 28 September. The navy has been …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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. ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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

• 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 ...

• 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. ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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. ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• 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 ...