Whilst the air segment of the show focused predominantly on UAVs and other fixed-wing aircraft, Indo Defence displayed a vast and healthy display of land systems …
UK-based SSVC is showcasing for the first time in Asia-Pacific its MiPlayer and is garnering interest in the broadcasting service system across the region and …
8th November 2018
Indo Defence provides Indonesian companies an opportunity to highlight some of the equipment that is manufactured in-country. Shephard takes a look at some of these platforms …
8th November 2018
Seoul-based company LIG is ambitiously projecting its hopes of increasing its footprint in Indonesia, in the coming years, by raising its production of the short-range …
8th November 2018
The island nation of Indonesia is one of independence; however, through ongoing and new transfer of technology (ToT) programmes the indigenous production of equipment is …
8th November 2018
Profense’s M134 Gatling Gun has been operational in Indonesia since 2014, a purchase the company believes is down to the weapon's key features, such as …
8th November 2018
Lockheed Martin is pushing its C-130J Super Hercules to replace the legacy C-130B/H aircraft of the Indonesian Air Force. Currently, Indonesia operates 20 C-130s and five …
8th November 2018
FNSS and PT Pindad have displayed two new medium tanks, known as the Harimau, at Indo Defence 2018. While a contract for the vehicles is …
7th November 2018
As the waters surrounding the archipelagic nation of Indonesia become hotly contested, the navy’s fleet is being aided by the introduction of an aluminium RIB …
7th November 2018
The Philippines is becoming a dominant player in the Myanmar handgun market Shephard has learnt, further to the latest acquisitions between the two nations. Mely …
7th November 2018
As Indo Defence 2018 kicks off in Jakarta Shephard takes a look at some of the pertinent topics and equipment being covered at this year's event.
7th November 2018
Indonesian company PT Sari Bahari is displaying for the first time its prototype of the Petir missile system and the company anticipates it will be conducting …
2nd November 2018
Both Lacroix and Terma-Chemring will be showcasing countermeasure solutions at Indo Defence on the back of respective contract wins in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Firstly, ship …
1st November 2018
Indonesia has its sights set on the acquisition of additional attack submarines beyond the three Nagapasa-class boats that are currently being delivered. One company looking …
31st October 2018
As with other nations in South East Asia, Indonesia, is embarking on a various procurement programmes across the navy, army and air force. Ahead of …
31st October 2018
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has become the successful bidder for a $550 million contract providing an air defence system to the army of an undisclosed …
31st October 2018
Malaysia conducted a firing of its Thales Starstreak Next Generation (NG) surface-to-air missiles on 25 October at the Tanjung Logok Ground-to-Air Firing Range in Johor, …
31st October 2018
Turkish company FNSS will display its medium tank at Indo Defence 2018 as the company announced the vehicle is now ready for serial production. FNSS …
31st October 2018
Indonesia carried out test firings of its indigenous 122mm rocket R-Han 122B on 23-25 October at the Indonesian Air Force range in West Java. The …
31st October 2018
India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given the green light for a mid-life upgrade of 17 of the country’s Dornier 228 twin-turboprop utility aircraft, following …
31st October 2018
With 81,000km of coastline to monitor, as well as territorial tensions in the South China Sea, it is fair to say that the Indonesian Coast …
31st October 2018
Six years after placing an order for eight Boeing AH-64E Apaches in September 2012, the Indonesian Army received its final aircraft this year. The first …
Shephard Media reports from Indo Defence 2018, Indonesia’s tri-service defence event held at Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran from 7-10 November 2018 and hosted by the Ministry of Defence.
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