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Indonesia Raises Military Budget By $2.5 Billion To Fund Arms Purchases

September 26, 2015 @ 12:42 PM

The Indonesian Commission I of the House of Representatives has approved the proposal to raise the military budget by US$2.5 billion to fund new arms purchases
Indonesia Orders 11 Eurocopter Panther Helicopters To Re-Kindle Anti-Submarine Unit

September 17, 2015 @ 09:26 AM

Indonesia has ordered 11 Panther helicopters to re-enforce its anti-submarine unit. "The helicopters would be delivered gradually with four units to arrive by 2017," Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral M Zainuddin was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency Wednesday
UAE To Buy 100 Tank Boats From Indonesia

September 15, 2015 @ 08:53 AM

UAE plans to buy 100 units of tank boats from Indonesia as part of a defence cooperation deal signed during President Joko Widodos visit to Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Indonesian firm Pindad is currently working on manufacturing the tank boat which consists of a high speed boat with a 105mm canon mounted on it
Indonesia to “Prioritize” Su-35 Aircraft Procurement Despite Budget Cuts

September 13, 2015 @ 06:23 AM

The Indonesian Military (TNI) will “prioritize” Su-35 fighter jets procurement along with radars, kilo-class submarines and frigates during the 2016 financial year. Responding to a planned defense budget cut, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen
Selex To Provide Electronic Warfare Equipment For Brazillian Lynx Mk21 Aircraft

September 8, 2015 @ 01:57 PM

Selex ES has won a contract to deliver electronic warfare equipment for eight Lynx Mk21A aircraft used by the Brazilian Navy. Under the contract, which was received from prime contractor AgustaWestland, Selex will be responsible for the supply of Sage electronic support measure (ESM), in addition to its defensive aid suite (DAS) controller, and a third-party countermeasure dispensing system
Russia Could Sign Indonesian Su-35 Aircraft Deal in A Month

September 4, 2015 @ 03:08 PM

Indonesia could sign a US$1 billion contract with Russia to buy a squadron of Su-35 fighter jets within a month. The Impending sale which was confirmed by Defense Minister, Ryamizard Ryacudu yesterday has come as a surprise as there was no official announcement of a winner though there were other aircraft in the race
Sukhoi Su-35 To Replace Indonesian F-5 Tiger Aircraft

September 3, 2015 @ 03:29 PM

Indonesia has selected Russian Su-35 fighter aircraft to replace 16 F-5 Tiger aircraft. "We (Armed Forces Commander and Air Force Chief) agreed to buy a squadron of Sukhoi SU-35 from Russia to replace F-5 Tiger fighter aircraft,” Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu was quoted as saying by Tempo website
Singapore Navy Takes on Pirates

September 2, 2015 @ 01:59 PM

The Singapore Navy (RSN) Maritime Security Task Force (MSTF) has disrupted a sea robbery on a Malaysian-flagged tugboat Permata 1 in the eastern approaches of the Singapore Strait on Tuesday. RSN ship, RSS Resilience was able to escort Permata 1 safely to Singapore waters with the help of Indonesian Navy (TNI AL)
Indonesian Military Sinks 34 Foreign Boats To Deter Illegal Fishing

August 19, 2015 @ 11:16 AM

Tjhe Indonesian military sunk 34 confiscated foreign vessels on Tuesday to deter illegal fishing. The boats from Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia were sunk as part of events to celebrate 70 years since the proclamation of Indonesian independence, Bangkok Post reported Monday
India Eyes Air-Borne Early Warning And Control System Export To Indonesia

July 13, 2015 @ 08:40 AM

India is in talks with Indonesia to export indigenously-made Air Borne Early Warning and Control System (AEWAC). “The AEWAC exports would be the first major export of defense systems from India under Prime Minister led government and the move fits into the governments push to reduce import of weapon systems and increase exports,” Dr Christopher Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Director General told NDTV Monday

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