Naval Group Signed a Contract with ST Engineering Marine Ltd for the Upgrade of the Formidable Class Frigates

04 Mei 2024

Formidable class frigate (photo: Sing Mindef)

On December 14 2023, ST Engineering announced that its subsidiary ST Engineering Marine Ltd has secured a contract with the Singapore Ministry of Defence for the mid-life upgrade of the Formidable-class frigates for the Republic of Singapore Navy. Naval Group, as ST Engineering sub-contractor, will be continuing the partnership the two companies have started in 2000 with the Formidable-class frigates construction programme.

Through this contract signed with ST Engineering Marine Ltd, Naval Group is proud to continue its cooperation with our partner, to serve the Singapore Navy.

Naval Group has a deep understanding of the Formidable frigates, as the Group has built the first vessel in the Formidable-class series on the Lorient shipyard in France. The other five were built locally by the ST Engineering shipyard, in accordance with the major transfer of technology agreement, a testimony of the strong partnership between the two companies. To achieve this project, Naval Group will work closely with Naval Group Far East, its subsidiary in Singapore who is already supporting the Singaporean Navy and ST Engineering in project management, maintenance and supply chain.

About Naval Group Far East

Naval Group Far East is a 100% subsidiary of Naval Group created in 2005, following the delivery of the Formidable frigates to the Singaporean navy. Naval Group Far East is composed of a team of 50 specialists in project management, maintenance, logistics and supply chain support.

In addition to the initial support of the maintenance program for the RSN's Formidable-class frigates, the scope has expanded including new services with a focus on coastal maritime security and support for French Navy operations in the region and innovation with Naval Group Singaporean Center of Excellence.

(Naval Group)

Skadron Udara 2 Menerima Kembali CN 295 No A-2909 Selesai Menjalani Pemeliharaan di Depohar 10

04 Mei 2024

Serah terima pesawat A-2909 yang telah selesai menjalani pemeliharaan (photos: TNI AU)

Kadisrendalhar Depohar 10 Memimpin Serah Terima Pesawat CN 295 kepada Skadron Udara 2

TNI AU.  Bandung - Koharmatau. Bertempat di  Depohar 10, Lanud Husein Sastranegara, Bandung, Kamis (02/05/2024), suasana kebanggaan dan kebahagiaan saat Kepala Dinas Perencanaan dan Pengendalian Pemeliharaan (Kadisrendalhar), Letkol Tek Wawan Darmawan S.E., M.I.Pol., memimpin acara serah terima pesawat CN-295 kepada Skadron 2. Acara yang dihadiri oleh Komandan Sathar 14, Letkol Tek Agung Suprayogi, M.Han., sebagai penanggung jawab Sathar 14 dan pemeliharaan pesawat tersebut, menandai pencapaian penting dalam pemeliharaan alutsista TNI AU pesawat udara .

Pesawat kebanggaan Skadron Udara 2 yang bersarang di Halim Perdanakusuma, Jakarta dengan registrasi A-2909 telah melewati proses pemeliharaan di Satuan Pemeliharaan 14 Depohar 10, dengan penuh dedikasi dan kerja keras dari berbagai pihak yang terlibat. Proses servicing yang teliti dan cermat memastikan kesiapan dan kehandalan pesawat dalam menjalankan tugas-tugasnya secara optimal.

Dalam sambutannya, Letkol Tek Wawan Darmawan mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua pihak yang telah berkontribusi dalam mendukung proses pemeliharaan pesawat A-2909. “Terima kasih kami ucapkan kepada seluruh pihak yang terlibat atas dedikasi dan kerja kerasnya dalam mendukung pemeliharaan A-2909,” ujarnya dengan penuh apresiasi.

Kehadiran Komandan Sathar 14 Letkol Tek Agung Suprayogi, M.Han., dalam acara serah terima ini menunjukkan komitmen yang tinggi dari pihak terkait dalam menjaga kesiapan operasional pesawat-pesawat TNI Angkatan Udara. Selain itu, momen ini juga menjadi sarana untuk memperkuat solidaritas dan kerjasama antar unit di dalam jajaran TNI Angkatan Udara, yang merupakan aspek penting dalam menjaga kehandalan dan kesiapan pesawat. Dengan demikian, serah terima pesawat CN-295 ini tidak hanya sekadar sebuah acara formal, tetapi juga mencerminkan kesungguhan dan profesionalisme dalam menjaga keamanan dan kedaulatan udara negara.

(TNI AU)

C-390 Millennium ASIAN TOUR in Thailand

04 Mei 2024

Brazilian Embraer KC-390 Millennium tanker-transport aircraft departed from Singapore Changi Airport and arrived at Don Mueang Airport on 25 February 2024 (all photos: Defense Info)

On 25 February 2024, a C-390 Millennium tactical transport aircraft flew from Changi Airport and arrived at Don Mueang Airport in the morning after participating in the aviation exhibition  Singapore Airshow held from 20-25 February. 

This is the first visit to Don Mueang Airport by a new transport aircraft designed and manufactured by Embraer. Brazilian aviation industry company C-390 is a medium-sized transport aircraft, with two engines using the IAE V2500 turbofan jet engine.

It is currently in use in three countries: Brazil, Portugal, and Hungary, with orders confirmed for another four, bringing the total on order to 35, with nine already delivered.

Before the scheduled visit to the United States and Sweden The Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force visited Brazil in April 2024, which included a business visit to Embraer Company, which is marketing the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft to the Royal Thai Air Force.

After participating in the Singapore Airshow 2024 exhibition, the Brazilian Air Force KC-390 aerial transport and refueling aircraft arrived at Don Mueang Airport on February 25, 2024, where it was visited by Royal Thai Air Force officials. and the mass media.

That has led to reports that the Royal Thai Air Force is interested in the Brazilian C-390 transport aircraft as an option to replace the C-130H Hercules transport aircraft, Squadron 601, Wing 6, Don Mueang, that will compete with the C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft, which Lockheed Martin has long offered.

Customers of the Embraer KC-390 Millennium aerial transport and refueling aircraft are growing in number. In addition to the Brazilian Air Force, the producing country has ordered 19 aircraft, of which 6 have been delivered. Export customers include Portugal, which has received 5 aircraft and has received 1 aircraft, Hungary 2 aircraft, the first aircraft just arrived in Hungary on 12 April 2024, the Netherlands 5 aircraft, Austria 4 aircraft, Czech Republic 2 aircraft, and the Republic of Korea quantity not disclosed, becomes first customer in Asia Pacific.

According to data from Janes Markets Forecast, the Brazilian KC-390 has a per-plane price of $67 million, compared to the U.S. C-130J-30 per plane of $91 million and the European Airbus A400M Atlas of $192 million per plane.

In addition to its tactical transport capabilities, the KC-390 will also support aerial refueling of Swedish Gripen fighter jets stationed in Thailand, Brazil, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. If the C-390 is able to succeed in Thailand, it will increase more credibility in the market.

However, just like the new fighter aircraft project to replace F-16A/B ADF, Squadron 102, Wing 1, the Thai government and parliament have not yet approved the budget for this fiscal year 2025. The new transport aircraft project to replace the C-130H that is outside the RTAF White Paper 2024 is also unlikely to receive budget approval.

In the 2024 budget that has already been approved, there will only be a project to improve the capability of the C-130H transport aircraft Phase 3, with a budget of 2,820,000,000 baht ($76,093,86), continuing from  Phase 1 and Phase 2 have already been completed. It means that the Royal Thai Air Force will continue to use all 12 of its C-130Hs for a long time.

(AAG)

The RNZN Receive Operational Training on SeeByte’s Multi-Domain Mission Management System

03 Mei 2024

SeeByte’s Capability Delivery Manager, Sean Slee with the RNZN during SeeTrack training this week (photo: SeeByte)

SeeByte, the global leader in smart software solutions for robotic and autonomous systems, successfully delivered on-site training of their multi-domain mission management system, SeeTrack, to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN).

RNZN are using SeeTrack for in-field mission planning and post-mission analysis using their fleet of HII REMUS 300 and 100 vehicles.

The RNZN Command team need only learn a single way of planning and monitoring missions regardless of the different manufacturers or types of vehicles, sensors, and effectors being employed.

Managing multiple platforms and sensors at one time from SeeTrack’s common user interface will help to maximise the capabilities of RNZN’s uncrewed systems and offers a level of interoperability while working together with other nations.

With over 26 navies worldwide using SeeTrack, it helps to support multinational interchangeability, encouraging fleets to share lessons learnt, and subsequently supporting doctrine refinement, and increasing confidence in autonomous systems.

SeeByte’s SeeTrack training is delivered to the RNZN in partnership with New Zealand Ocean Technology Ltd (NZOT).

SeeByte’s Capability Delivery Manager, Sean Slee said:

“It has been a pleasure working with both the RNZN and NZOT over the past 2 weeks. From the outset it was evident that the RNZN are extremely experienced REMUS operators. During the training they were keen to put the theoretical lessons into practice using real assets during the practical phase of training, extremely enthusiastic, and willing to learn. I will definitely grasp any future opportunities to work with the RNZN again”.

(SeeByte)

Gambar Pertama AVLB Norinco GQL-111 Milik Angkatan Darat Filipina

03 Mei 2024

Tiga kendaraan lapis baja peluncur jembatan Norinco GQL-111 Angkatan Darat Filipina (photo: MaxDefense)

Pada tanggal 26 April 2024 lalu MaxDefense membuat postingan gambar pertama kendaraan lapis baja peluncur jembatan/AVLB (Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge) buatan China milik Angkatan Darat Filipina.

Ini adalah kendaraan lapis baja peluncur jembatan pertama milik Angkatan Darat Filipina sebelum negara ini membeli AVLB lainnya yaitu Merkava AVLB dari Israel dan WFEL Dry Support Bridge dari Inggris.

Pada bulan September 2022 lalu sebenarnya komunitas sipil pemerhati militer negara ini mendengar informasi adanya kendaraan seperti AVLB Norinco GQL-111 di sebuah kamp militer, namun belum ada yang berhasil mengambil gambarnya, dan jumlahmya dipercaya lebih dari 1 unit.

Perlu diingat bahwa China telah menyumbangkan kendaraan teknik & Logistik kepada Angkatan Darat Filipina pada bulan Februari 2022, dan beberapa kendaraan lagi akan datang setelahnya.

Norinco GQL-111 menggunakan platform truk dan dapat menjangkau hingga panjang 15m, memiliki kapasitas untuk kendaraan militer dengan berat 50 ton dan kapasitas gandar maksimum 13 ton.

Kini Angkatan Darat Filipina telah mengoperasikan tiga tipe AVLB yaitu GQL-111, Merkava AVLB dan WFEL DSB.

(Defense Studies)

MoD Signs Contract Agreement with Airbus Helicopters S.A.S. for the Acquisition of Six Airbus H145M Helicopters

03 Mei 2024

H145M light twin engine helicopters to replace Bolkow BO105 helicopters (photo: Airbus Helicopters)

BOLKIAH GARRISON, Tuesday, 30 April 2024 – The Ministry of Defence, as a representative of the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, signed a contract agreement with Airbus Helicopters S.A.S. for the acquisition of six new Airbus H145M helicopters today.  The signing ceremony took place at the Officers’ Mess, Bolkiah Garrison.

Signing on behalf of the Ministry of Defence was Yang Mulia Brigadier General (Retired) Dato Seri Pahlawan Haji Alirupendi bin Haji Perudin, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, while representing Airbus Helicopters S.A.S. was Mr. Fabrice Rochereau, Vice President and Head of Sales, Strategy, and Marketing, Asia-Pacific.

The contract agreement signing ceremony was witnessed by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Lailaraja Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Haji Awang Halbi bin Haji Mohd Yussof, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office and Minister of Defence II.  The ceremony was also attended by Yang Mulia Major General Dato Paduka Seri Haji Muhammad Haszaimi bin Bol Hassan, Commander Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF), Service Commanders, Acting Joint Force Commander, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Directors and Senior Officers from the Ministry of Defence.

The Airbus H145M helicopter is a multi-role aircraft currently operated by more than 34 countries. All six helicopters will be introduced into service gradually starting from the year 2026 to replace the Bolkow BO105 helicopters, which have been retired from service.  These helicopters will significantly enhance the RBAF’s operational capabilities for missions such as Close Air Support (CAS), Aerial Observation, and various other operations.

(Bru MoD)

Penandatanganan Kontrak First Article Rebuilding Satbak Meriam 57 mm S-60 Program Bangtekindhan TA.2024

02 Mei 2024

Modernisasi S-60 artileri pertahanan udara 57mm (photos: Respati Solusi Rekatama)

Selasa --- Bertempat di Ruang Rapat Lt.1 Gedung R. Soeprapto, Sekretaris Ditjen Pothan Kemhan RI - Brigjen TNI Heri Pribadi menandatangani Kontrak First Article Rebuilding Satbak Meriam 57 mm S-60 Program Bangtekindhan TA.2024 dengan Direktur PT. Respati Solusi Rekatama - Dhita Yudhistira, ST.,M.M. Acara dihadiri oleh Inspektur II Itjen Kemhan, Kapuslaik Kemhan, Karoum Setjen Kemhan, Dirtekindhan Ditjen Pothan Kemhan, Kabagproglap Set Ditjen Pothan Kemhan dan para Kasubdit Dittekindhan.

Program Bangtekindhan diselenggarakan untuk menghasilkan First Article Rebuilding didasari oleh Permenhan No. 39 Tahun 2016 tentang Program Pengembangan Teknologi Industri Pertahanan. First Article Rebuilding Satbak Meriam 57 mm S-60 merupakan Program prioritas yang diusulkan oleh User dalam hal ini adalah Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat.

Dalam sambutannya, Ses Ditjen Pothan Kemhan menyampaikan bahwa Ditjen Pothan Kemhan sebagai pembina Teknologi Industri Pertahanan mendorong upaya peningkatan kemampuan engineer dan sumber daya manusia dalam rangka memperkuat dan mengembangkan Teknologi Industri Pertahanan dalam mencapai kemandirian.

 

Kegiatan Bangtekindhan harus dapat memberikan masukan dan sumbangsih yang berarti bagi kemandirian Indusrtri Pertahanan dalam Negeri yang diarahkan untuk mewujudkan Industri yang maju, kuat, mandiri dan berdaya saing.

Sebelum mengakhiri sambutannya, Beliau berharap kepada PT. Respati Solusi Rekatama agar melaksanakan tugas sesuai rencana yang telah disepakati bersama, sesuai pentahapan yang benar sebagaimana tertuang dalam isi Kontrak.

(Kemhan)