Naval Warfare

Indonesia chooses French Naval Group to support building of two submarines

2nd April 2024

Indonesia has signed a contract with Naval Group to support the construction of two Scorpene Evolved Full LIB submarines via technology transfer.

Defence Notes

Honeywell deal aims to improve ‘mission readiness’ of Indonesia’s armed forces

16th November 2023

Honeywell to extend support to Indonesian defence industry following four decades of collaboration with the country’s military sectors.

Naval Warfare

Royal Navy's Type 31 frigate programme moves to multi-ship build phase

18th September 2023

Babcock International Group has achieved a significant milestone in the Royal Navy's Type 31 frigate programme by laying the keel for HMS Active, the second ship in the Inspiration class.

Digital Battlespace

DSEI 2023: Spectra Group breaks into Asian market with SlingShot sale to Indonesian Army

7th September 2023

UK company Spectra Group has received a significant order for its SlingShot SATCOM system for the Indonesian Army, marking a big step forward in the country's tactical communications capabilities.

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

Cobra IFV (Contracted)

It is unclear how many different variants of the Cobra have been ordered by the TNI-AD, but it is thought that the majority of the ...

Tanks

Harimau Medium Tank (Indonesia)

Programme Background According to plans outlined for Phase 3 of the Indonesian Army's modernisation programme, 106 Harimau will be procured between 2020 and 2024. This ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8

Cobra (Indonesia - Forecast)

Programme Background It is unclear how many different variants of the Cobra have been ordered by the TNI-AD, but it is thought that the majority ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

Komodo (Indonesia)

Programme Background Previous Orders The Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) has taken delivery of many Komodo 4x4 armoured vehicles since PT Pindad first unveiled the platform in ...

APCs/IFVs - 6x6

Badak 6x6 (Indonesia)

Programme Background First Batch An initial batch of 50 vehicles was reported to be contracted under a $36 million deal signed in January 2016. However, Angkaka ...

APCs/IFVs - 8x8, Tanks

Tracked & Wheeled Light Tank (Philippines)

Programme Background The decision to split the programme into a wheeled and a tracked element follows the belief of the Philippine Army that this will ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles

Bushmaster PMV (Indonesia)

Programme Background In an effort to deepen security cooperation between Indonesia and Australia, the two countries signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement at a meeting held ...

APCs/IFVs - 6x6

6x6 APC (Philippines)

Programme Background The Philippine Army has identified an urgent need for new wheeled APCs, after the Battle of Marawi exposed shortcomings in its existing fleet ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Mine-protected vehicles

Bushmaster PMV (Indonesia - Forecast)

Programme Background In an effort to deepen security cooperation between Indonesia and Australia, the two countries signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement at a meeting held ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4

UNIFIL Condor Replacement (Malaysia)

Programme Background Malaysia has long held an intention to replace the Condor 4x4 armoured vehicles deployed with its UNIFIL contingent. Nine new Guardian APCs were ...

Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

Indonesian Navy PC-60M

Programme Background Local Indonesian shipyard PT Caputra Mitra Sejati has designed and developed a class of fast patrol boats that have been ordered by the ...

Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS) (UAE)

Programme Background Requirements There is not further information on the RFI. Still, the requested customisations include a flexible payload bays for modular systems and automated ...

Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

KCR-60M (Indonesia) (5-6)

Programme Background Timeline The KCR-60M (Kapal Cepat Redul) is a fast missile attack craft in service with the Indonesian Navy.  Also known as the Sampari-class, ...

APCs/IFVs - 6x6

6x6 Armoured Vehicle (Malaysian Army)

Programme Background Initially, the Malaysian Army planned to refurbish its Condors to extend their service life. However, these plans were dropped by Malaysia's previous government, ...

Submarines: conventional, attack

Nagapasa Class Batch 2 (Indonesia)

Programme Background Timeline The Nagapasa-class is an upgraded variant of the Chang Bogo-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs). They have been built by South Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine ...

APCs/IFVs - 4x4, Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

Komodo

PT Pindad completed the prototype of the 4x4 Komodo multirole vehicle in March 2012. At the IndoDefence exhibition in November 2012, government officials said at ...

APCs/IFVs - 6x6

Anoa

Pindad designed the 6x6 Anoa APC to meet the requirements of the Indonesian Army. Since the vehicle was publicly unveiled in November 2008, close to ...

APCs/IFVs - 6x6

Badak

A prototype of the 90mm-armed 6x6 Badak (Indonesian for rhinoceros) direct fire support vehicle was unveiled at IndoDefence in November 2014 by Pindad and partner ...

Special operations vehicles

Maung

The Maung 4x4, or the Rantis Maung, is produced by PT Pindad for the Indonesian Armed Forces. It is designed to be a light tactical ...

Tanks

Kaplan MT

The Kaplan Medium Tank (MT) is a purpose-built light tank developed by FNSS. Equipped with a John Cockerill Defense C3105 turret, it is armed with ...

Submachine guns

PM3

The PM3 9mm SMG is the successor to the PM2. Whereas the PM2 used a simple blowback mechanism, the PM3 employs a new gas-operated mechanism ...

Tanks

PT-76

After the Second World War, the Soviet Union commenced the development of a new light tank and armoured personnel carrier to support its armoured divisions.  ...

Tanks

PT-91

The PT-91 Twardy (Hard) tracked MBT is a derivative of the Soviet T-72M1 produced under licence in Poland by Zaklady Mechaniczne Bumar Łabedy, now part ...

Patrol boats

PC-40

The Indonesian Navy are in the process of acquiring a number of PC-40 patrol boats. The vessels are being manufactured locally by PT, Palindo Marine, ...

Deployable/static missile systems

BAMSE

BAMSE, designated RBS 23 in Swedish service, is a medium-range, all-weather-capable air defence system developed to meet Swedish requirements. The system consists of a Surveillance ...

Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

Kapal Patroli Cepat 60M (PC-60M)

The Kapal Patroli Cepat 60M (PC-60M) is a class of fast patrol ships built for the Indonesian Navy by three different shipyards. Four vessels have been ...

Reconnaissance/patrol vehicles

ILSV

At IndoDefence in November 2014, PT Jala Berikat Nusantara Perkasa unveiled the 4x4 Indonesian Light Strike Vehicle (ILSV) which it developed over the previous two ...

Landing platform docks/dock landing ships

Teluk Bintuni Class (LST)

The Indonesian Navy's (TNI-AL's) Teluk Bintuni-class of tank landing ships (LSTs) is primarily for missions of ferrying the Indonesian Armed Forces' armoured vehicles. Indonesia expects to ...

APCs/IFVs - 6x6

Tigon

Hanwha Defense Systems selected DSA 2018 in Kuala Lumpur as the location to unveil its Tigon 6x6 armoured wheeled vehicle. The company conducted a fortnight-long ...

Land: RWS

CPWS

Building on the success of the Cockerill Protected Weapon Station (CPWS) 25-30, John Cockerill Defense introduced a new version of the CPWS at the June 2018 ...