• Naval Warfare

  Are ballistic blinds the answer to petro-piracy?

  21st January 2015

  Owners and operators of vessels can now fit ballistic blinds themselves thanks to a new ‘self-install’ system from Marine Armor System (MAS) that offers crews …

• Naval Warfare

  How naval technology aided AirAsia airliner search in Indonesia

  19th January 2015

  Naval assets and technology proved instrumental in locating the wreckage of AirAsia flight QZ8501, which crashed into the Java Sea with 162 passengers and crew …

• Naval Warfare

  Piracy attacks on tankers increasing, says IMB

  15th January 2015

  SOUTH East Asia had more piracy attacks than the rest of the world combined in 2014, according to figures released by the International Maritime Bureau …

• Defence Helicopter

  AgustaWestland strengthens Indonesian market ties

  13th November 2014

  AgustaWestland has signed a cooperation agreement with Indonesia’s Indopelita Aircraft Service (IAS) that will see in-country support and maintenance services established for AgustaWestland customers. The …

• Defence Helicopter

  First EC725 accepted by Indonesian MoD

  10th November 2014

  The first combat search and rescue (CSAR) EC725 helicopter has been accepted by the Indonesian Ministry of Defence from Airbus Helicopters. Following the installation of …

• Defence Helicopter

  Indo Defence: First light attack helicopter delivered to Indonesian Army

  7th November 2014

  The first Fennec helicopter for the Indonesian Army’s light attack squadron has been delivered by Airbus Helicopters it was announced on 6 November. Twelve Fennec …

• Land Warfare

  Indo Defence: ILSV revealed to armed forces

  7th November 2014

  Indonesian company PT Jala Berikat Nusantara Perkasa is exhibiting its 4x4 Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV) for the first time at Indo Defence with the …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Indo Defence: Bonefish captures attention

  6th November 2014

  PT Lundin and Saab have unveiled a new USV technology demonstrator at Indo Defence 2014. The Bonefish USV combines Saab’s mission systems integration capabilities with …

• Land Warfare

  Indo Defence: Indonesia examines air defence concepts

  5th November 2014

  One of the vehicles on display at this year’s Indo Defence is a tracked missile launcher concept vehicle jointly developed by PT Pindad and the …

• Land Warfare

  Indo Defence: Marder Evolution ready for Asia

  5th November 2014

  Rheinmetall has used the opportunity of Indo Defence 2014 to exhibit its Marder Evolution concept for the first time in Asia. The Marder Evolution has …

• Uncrewed Vehicles

  Indo Defence: Wulung UAV goes into production for TNI

  5th November 2014

  PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has begun production of the Wulung medium range UAV for the Indonesian armed forces (TNI).  R&D organisation Badan Pengkajian Dan Penerapan …

• Defence Helicopter

  Indo Defence: Indonesian Navy orders Panther helicopters

  5th November 2014

  The Indonesian Navy has ordered 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, with a contract announced for the purchase at Indo Defence on 5 …

• Land Warfare

  Indo Defence: PT Pindad Badak breaks cover

  3rd November 2014

  Indonesian armoured vehicle manufacturer PT Pindad is exhibiting a version of its 6x6 Anoa2 APC integrated with a full CMI Defence 90mm turret for the …

• Naval Warfare

  IMB warns of complacency over piracy

  3rd November 2014

  Attacks on small tankers in SE Asia remain a major area of concern despite falling numbers of global piracy attacks. According to figures from the …

• Naval Warfare

  Report warns of increased piracy in Asia

  14th October 2014

  Maritime intelligence experts have issued a warning forecasting that piracy incidents in South East Asia are set to grow. Dryad Maritime’s report for the third …

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 ...