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Indo Defence 2018: Show highlights (video)
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 …
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Indo Defence 2018: SSVC’s MiPlayer communicating without connectivity
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 …
Uncrewed Vehicles
Indo Defence 2018: Turkey looks east for first Anka export
Turkish Aerospace made a statement at this year’s Indo Defence with a full scale model of its Anka UAV on display. The company is pursuing …
Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Nexter positions lightweight artillery for Indonesia
With the successful sale of the Caesar 155mm self-propelled gun under its belt in Indonesia, Nexter is now pushing for the country to acquire the …
Digital Battlespace
Indo Defence 2018: InfoGlobal’s EFD poised for the skies
Testing of InfoGlobal’s electronic flight display (EFD-5.5) is ramping up further to an explicit interest from the Indonesian Air Force for its C-130 Hercules, Shephard …
Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesian equipment on show (video)
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 …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesian missiles with Seoul
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 …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia’s defence capabilities enhanced through sharing practices
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 …
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Defence Helicopter
Indo Defence 2018: Profense sets the pace with M134
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 …
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Military Logistics
Indo Defence 2018: Lockheed's herculean effort for Indonesian Air Force
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 …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Harimau tank prowls in (video)
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 …
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Naval Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesian Navy missions bolstered by aluminium
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 …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Filipino handguns triggering into Myanmar
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 …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2018: What's hot at the show (video)
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.
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia’s lightning missile poised for launch
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 …
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Naval Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Countermeasure systems take the stage
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 …
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Naval Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: France eyes Indonesian submarine expansion
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 …
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Defence Notes
Indo Defence 2018: New equipment rolls into Indonesia (video)
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 …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: IAI wins $550m air defence systems contract in Asia
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 …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Malaysia tests Starstreak missiles
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, …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesian FNSS tank prepared for production
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 …
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Land Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesia continues tests of R-Han 122B rocket
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 …
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Naval Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: HAL to upgrade Indian Coast Guard Dorniers
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 …
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Naval Warfare
Indo Defence 2018: Indonesian Coast Guard positioning its patrols
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 …
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Defence Helicopter
Indo Defence 2018: Delivering the goods (Insight)
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 …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Indonesia seeks UAV and tanker cooperation with Singapore
4th September 2018
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) announced on 31 August that it is exploring cooperation with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) regarding UAV pilot …