Maiden flight for Indonesian AgustaWestland AW101 helicopter
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The first AgustaWestland AW101 MK 4 helicopter for the Indonesia made its maiden flight, that was reported by Tony Osborne. Previously, the flightglobal.com reported, that Indonesia appears to have rekindled its interest in acquiring AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters, despite a presidential decision late last year to reject an order for VVIP-roled examples. According to the maiden flight […]
Airbus Helicopters delivers first three AS565 MBe Panther to Indonesia
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Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first three of the 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters to Indonesia, ahead of contract schedule, at a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ headquarters in Marignane, in the presence of representatives from Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence and the Indonesian Navy. This follows the contract signature in late 2014 with PT Dirgantara Indonesia […]
Indonesia develops amphibious tracked transport vehicle for the Marine Corps
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PT Republik Defensindo is developing a new amphibious tracked transport vehicle for the Indonesian Marine Corps. That was reported by www.altair.com.pl. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia is seeking to procure a modern amphibious vehicle to replace the Soviet K-61 amphibious cargo vehicle. PT Republik Defensindo is now preparing for the construction of two prototypes […]
NORINCO proposes Sky Dragon surface-to-air missile system for the Indonesia
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China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) is offering a Sky Dragon medium-range surface-to-air missile system for the Indonesian Air Force. That was reported by www.defenseworld.net. Indonesian Air Force has completed field evaluation of NORINCO’s Sky Dragon 50 medium-range air defense system, which the service is likely to buy from the Chinese firm. The NORINCO has recently submitted a proposal to supply the […]
Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle will enter production in 2017
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Prime contractor PT Jala Berikat Nusantara Perkasa announced at Indo Defence 2016 in Jakarta this week that the Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV) will enter production in 2017, with an initial order for 20 having been placed by an undisclosed customer. That was reported by www.monch.com. Based on a Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 chassis fitted […]
Ukraine is looking to launch licensed production of amphibious armoured personnel carriers in Indonesia
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Ukraine’s state-owned defence holding UkrOboronProm is looking to launch a licensed production of BTR-4M amphibious armoured personnel carriers in Indonesia. That was reported by jakartagreater.com. Indonesian Marines Corps looks to replace about 100 BTR-50PK Soviet amphibious armored personnel carrier and Ukraine offers its new BTR-4M amphibious armoured personnel carrier and its licensed production in Indonesia. In September , the Indonesian […]
Indonesia unveils Turangga armoured personnel carrier at Indo Defence 2016
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Indonesian company PT Tugas Anda has unveiled a new Turangga armoured personnel carrier at Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The new armored vehicle is based on Ford 550 series chassis and developed to deploy various missions, peace keeping operations and convoy escort. The vehicle offers superior protection levels up to Level B6 […]
Indonesian company to unveil new armored vehicle at Indo Defence 2016
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Indonesian company PT Tugas Anda is developing a new armored vehicle that will be unveiled at the Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2016 will take place in Jakarta in Indonesia from November 02th to 05th 2016. The Turangga armoured personnel carrier based on a Ford 550 series chassis, which has been fitted with a new all-welded steel armour hull. The […]
Indonesia takes delivery of new BTR-4M amphibious armoured personnel carriers from Ukraine
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The Indonesian Marine Corps has taken delivery of the first batch of new Ukrainian BTR-4M amphibious armoured personnel carriers. The ship MV Texel carrying five units of new BTR-4M amphibious armoured personnel carriers arrived at the dock port of Tanjung Priok in Indonesia on September 28. In August, the ship Texel with Ukrainian BTR-4M wheeled armoured vehicles was spotted […]
Indonesia receives 16 Leopard RI main battle tanks
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The Indonesia Army has received 16 Leopard RI main battle tanks from Germany. That was reported by Tom Antonov. The tanks are part of a USD280 million contract encompassing the Leopard 2 RIs, 42 Leopard 2+ MBTs, 42 upgraded Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles, and 11 armoured recovery and engineering vehicles from surplus German Army stocks. The used Leopard 2s […]