Italian firearms group Beretta displayed its wares at this year's Indo Defence exhibition in Jakarta, Indonesia, including several weapons that have been sold to the …
Thales has teamed with Indonesian companies PT Len and PT Pindad to develop a fully networked vehicle proposal. The company brought a modified 4x4 Bushmaster, named …
27th October 2016
It is becoming clear that Southeast Asia is expanding its influence in the global defence industry. Recent data suggests that the upward trend in military …
27th October 2016
The Indonesian government plans to increase its defence spending in a drive to modernise equipment in service with the armed forces. Jakarta aims to allocate …
27th October 2016
Indonesia is becoming self-sufficient in small arms and ammunition production through its domestic armaments manufacturer PT Pindad. Pindad launched four new weapon types during a …
26th October 2016
I Gusti Putu Suryawirawan, director general of Indonesia's Ministry of Industry, briefs Shephard on the country's ambitions to further develop its aerospace industry. For more …
26th October 2016
Following an initial order for 50 Badak (Rhino) 6x6 armoured fighting vehicles, it is rumoured the Indonesian Army wants more. This could push orders into …
25th October 2016
Indonesia has several key defence programmes including renewing submarines, armoured vehicles and fighter aircraft, as well as initiatives that see local industry develop domestic capabilities …
25th October 2016
BAE Systems hopes to make its mark in the Asia-Pacific region through platforms such as offshore patrol vessels (OPV) and Hawk advanced jet trainers, both …
25th October 2016
Rheinmetall is due to complete deliveries of the Leopard 2 RI main battle tank to Indonesia by March 2017. Indonesia ordered 61 Leopard RI MBTs …
24th October 2016
The Indonesian government aims to allocate at least 1% of GDP to defence in the next few years, although it remains to be seen whether …
24th October 2016
With the increased focus on South China Sea disputes and alleged illegal fishing by Chinese fishing vessels, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) have begun expanding …
24th October 2016
September was a milestone for the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI-AL) frigate programme, with the first SIGMA 10514-class frigate completing sea trials on 7 September. The sea trials included …
24th October 2016
The race is still on for the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI-AU) F-5E fighter replacement programme. Despite the air force expressing strong interest in the Sukhoi …
24th October 2016
The Indonesian Navy is upgrading the combat system of one of its Fatahillah-class corvettes, KRI Malahayati, for a sum of $18 million. A consortium made …
20th October 2016
Terma will supply Scanter 6000 radars to the Indonesian coast guard (KPLP) under an order announced on 18 October. The radars will be integrated with …
9th September 2016
The Indonesian Air Force has taken delivery of a CAE-built C-130H full-mission simulator that was previously in-service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), CAE …
22nd August 2016
Indonesia will buy 20 second-hand BAE Systems M109A4 SPHs, most likely to be sourced from Belgium, it has been confirmed. The draft state budget for …
17th August 2016
The Indonesian Marine Corps is getting ready to induct a new air defence system bought from Chinese state-owned manufacturer Norinco. The Marine Corps’ Second Air Defence …
Shephard Media reports from Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2016, one of Southeast Asia's biggest expo and conference on the defence, aerospace and maritime industry.
The exhibition includes Indo Defence, Indo Aerospace, Indo Helicopter and Indo Marine, from 2 - 5 November 2016 at the Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran Jakarta, Indonesia.
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If you are attending, don't forget to visit us at Booth BP303 for copies of our magazines and handbooks.
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Tim Fish: [email protected] and @sweeneygov
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