«Leopard RI» main battle tanks arrived in Indonesia
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The «Leopard RI» main battle tanks arrived in Indonesia from Germany. The «Leopard RI» is a modular upgrade package to the Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks for Indonesia. Tanks are internally named Leopard 2RI (RI referring to “Republic of Indonesia”). The tanks are part of a USD280 million contract encompassing the Leopard 2 RIs, 42 Leopard 2+ MBTs, 42 […]
Minister of Defense of Indonesia affirmed that the plan to purchase eight Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters
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President of Indonesia Joko Widodo will visit Russia in the third week of May to participate in the Russia-ASEAN Summit and will witness the signing of an agreement to purchase eight 4.5-generation Sukhoi Su-35, a minister stated. Speaking to journalists here, Tuesday, Defence Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu affirmed that the plan to purchase eight 4.5-generation Sukhoi […]
Indonesian Air Force special forces showcase new light tactical vehicle
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The Indonesian Air Force special forces showcase new light tactical vehicle. Members of the Bravo Detachment 90 (Indonesian special force) showcase their skills and showcase new light tactical vehicle 4×4. The successful completion of any mission requires a vehicle that is battle-tested and proven to maximize maneuverability and enhance crew safety. The new light tactical vehicle has the versatility to […]
Indonesia to deploy 5 F-16s to Natuna island in South China Sea
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Indonesia will deploy U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets to the Natuna islands to ward off “thieves”, the defense minister said less than two weeks after Chinese coast guard vessels clashed with an Indonesian boat in the area. The move is part of a military buildup on islands overlooking the South China Sea that will see a […]
Indonesia to receive first Russian Su-35 multi-role fighter in 2018
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Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu announced Moscow and Jakarta would sign in April a contract for the delivery of 10 Russian Su-35 Flanker multirole fighter jets to replace Indonesia’s fleet of F-5 Tigers. The manufacturer had produced 14 Su-35, several Su-30МК2 aircraft for Vietnam and modernized Su-27 in 2015, the Russian Izvestia newspaper reported. “Today, […]
Russia, Indonesia to Sign Contract on Sale of 4 Be-200 Amphibious Planes
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Indonesia plans to buy four Beriev Be-200 amphibious planes from Russia, a source in the Russian defense industry said Thursday, adding a contract could be sealed shortly. “They are currently finalizing talks to agree on the terms and conditions in the contract,” the source told RIA Novosti. The Be-200 is a unique Russian amphibious aircraft […]
Indonesia to buy more «Badak» Armoured Fire Support Vehicles
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Indonesia to buy 50 «Badak» Armoured Fire Support Vehicles with a locally built Cockerill 90P turrets. Vice President Jusuf Kalla said the government would order 50 pieces of armored «Badak» species PT Pindad Limited. The «Badak» ( Rhino ) is a armoured fire support vehicle 6×6 for light to medium territorial defense and tactical reconnaissance. It was developed by […]
Indonesian «Badak» Armoured Fire Support Vehicle Underwent Successful Test Firing
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Indonesian «Badak» armoured fire support vehicle with a locally built Cockerill 90P turret underwent successful test firing. The activities that are part of the certification process by the Office of Research and Development Army (Dislitbang AD) it lasts between 10 to December 12, 2015 at the Education Center Infantry (Pusdikif), Cipatat, Bandung regency, West Java. […]
Indonesia Showcases N219 is a New Light Transport Aircraft
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Indonesia showcases N219 is a new light transport aircraft designed by Indonesian Aerospace for multi-purpose missions in remote areas. Pioneer N219 aircraft with a capacity of 19 passengers who designed the PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) with the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (LAPAN) will be tested flew in May 2016 from the International Airport Hussein […]
Indonesia To Buy Four Russian Beriev BE-200 Amphibious Aircraft
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The Indonesian Air Force (Tentera Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU) will buy four Russian Beriev BE-200 aircraft for its armed forces and for cloud seeding to extinguish forest or land fires. This was publicly stated Chief of the Indonesian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Agus Supriatna after meeting with Indonesian Vice President Yusuf Kalla […]