IMDEX Asia 2019: Indonesia orders additional LSTs
Indonesia’s MoD ordered the 8th and 9th Teluk Bintuni-class LSTs for the Indonesian Navy on 12 April, awarding shipbuilder PT Bandar Abadi an IDR360 billion ($250 million) contract.
These two ships, known as AT-8 and AT-9 (‘AT’ stands for Angkut Tank, or tank transporter), will have formal names assigned once they have been built at the shipyard located in Batam in the Riau Islands.
This contract is the first for PT Bandar Abadi in regards to LSTs, probably due to the fact that PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari (PT DKB) is yet to deliver the two ships for
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
Read this Article
Get access to this article with a Free Basic Account
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 1 free story per week
- Personalised news alerts
- Daily and weekly newsletters
- Free magazine subscription to all our titles
- Downloadable equipment data handbooks
- Distribution rights (Corporate only)
Unlimited Access
Access to all our premium news as a Premium News 365 Member. Corporate subscriptions available.
- Original curated content, daily across air, land and naval domains
- 14-day free trial (cancel at any time)
- Unlimited access to all published premium news
- 10-year news archive access
- Downloadable equipment data handbooks
- Distribution rights (Corporate only)
More from IMDEX Asia 2019 Show News
-
![IMDEX Asia 2019: Drass building compact submarines for undisclosed customers]()
IMDEX Asia 2019: Drass building compact submarines for undisclosed customers
While you are here why not take advantage of our 24 hour trial to our Premium News service and read all our naval coverage for …
-
![IMDEX 2019: Naval Group unveils shortlist for Start We Up]()
IMDEX 2019: Naval Group unveils shortlist for Start We Up
Naval Group will look to harness technological knowledge and capabilities from among Singapore's start-up business community, following the launch of its Start We Up initiative …
-
![IMDEX Asia 2019: Warship growth set to peak by 2025]()
IMDEX Asia 2019: Warship growth set to peak by 2025
The global market for warships is substantial, but is set to peak within the next five years according to a new analysis by Shephard Media. …
-
![IMDEX 2019: Hensoldt sensor showcased]()
IMDEX 2019: Hensoldt sensor showcased
Hensoldt’s newest solution to submarine sensor technology has been unveiled at IMDEX Asia 2019 - featuring a twin optronic mast, combining the OMS 150 and …
-
![IMDEX Asia 2019: Vard Marine identifies design for possible Protector replacement]()
IMDEX Asia 2019: Vard Marine identifies design for possible Protector replacement
Vard Marine is looking at putting options forward for any potential replacement of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) two Protector-class OPVs, which, although in …
-
![IMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News - Day Three]()
IMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News - Day Three
The official IMDEX Asia 2019 Daily News - Day Three is now available to read online. View the digital edition PDF version here.
