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Seems an Indonesian important and urgent program related to defense will use domestic loan scheme instead of foreign loan scheme. If this happened, it would mark for the first time an urgent program used loan from domestic financial institution. We shall see what happened under new administration.
September 4, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Seems an Indonesian important and urgent program related to defense will use domestic loan scheme instead of foreign loan scheme. If this happened, it would mark for the first time an urgent program used loan from domestic financial institution. We shall see what happened under new administration.
In return for Indonesian decision to acquire A400M, Airbus agree to grant CN235 autonomous right to Indonesian airframer once Jakarta buys six A400M. Looking into today's defense planning, the fifth and sixth airframes will be buys after 2030. Until 2029, Indonesia will only buy four airframes.
September 3, 2024 at 5:45 AM
In return for Indonesian decision to acquire A400M, Airbus agree to grant CN235 autonomous right to Indonesian airframer once Jakarta buys six A400M. Looking into today's defense planning, the fifth and sixth airframes will be buys after 2030. Until 2029, Indonesia will only buy four airframes.
What are the major acquisition programs for Indonesian Army on the 2025-2029? New MBT? Additional medium tank? Additional 155 mm CAESAR? HIMARS? New medium air defense missile? It's still big question mark. We shall see once the 2025-2029 Blue Book issued by the new administration on early 2025.
September 2, 2024 at 10:46 AM
What are the major acquisition programs for Indonesian Army on the 2025-2029? New MBT? Additional medium tank? Additional 155 mm CAESAR? HIMARS? New medium air defense missile? It's still big question mark. We shall see once the 2025-2029 Blue Book issued by the new administration on early 2025.
Indonesian Air Force want to acquire a heavy lift rotorcraft before 2030 and one of the options is CH-47F. It doesn't mean it won't require rotary wing aircraft from Airbus anymore. H225M will be classified as medium lift rotorcraft. We shall see the 2025-2029 Blue Book for heavy lift helicopter.
September 1, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Indonesian Air Force want to acquire a heavy lift rotorcraft before 2030 and one of the options is CH-47F. It doesn't mean it won't require rotary wing aircraft from Airbus anymore. H225M will be classified as medium lift rotorcraft. We shall see the 2025-2029 Blue Book for heavy lift helicopter.
The Defense Cooperation Agreement between Indonesia and Australia not accommodated SOFA but embraced a semi-SOFA. Even with semi-SOFA, the forces movement for exercise, transit etc between two countries is easier than before. Can Indonesia maximize benefit from this new agreement with Australia?
September 1, 2024 at 3:06 AM
The Defense Cooperation Agreement between Indonesia and Australia not accommodated SOFA but embraced a semi-SOFA. Even with semi-SOFA, the forces movement for exercise, transit etc between two countries is easier than before. Can Indonesia maximize benefit from this new agreement with Australia?
It seems Indonesian programs on submarine rescue vehicle not run smoothly. Each program has their own problem. Despite contracts been signed in 2023, the status isn't entered into force yet. Will Indonesia have a reliable submarine rescue vehicle before end of this decade to avoid submarine mishap?
August 30, 2024 at 1:02 PM
It seems Indonesian programs on submarine rescue vehicle not run smoothly. Each program has their own problem. Despite contracts been signed in 2023, the status isn't entered into force yet. Will Indonesia have a reliable submarine rescue vehicle before end of this decade to avoid submarine mishap?
Indonesia won't receive the first ship of Thaon Di Revel class frigate until 2025 at best. This is due to no loan agreement yet approved by MoF to finance the program. Furthermore, referred to existing contract clause, the first ship will be delivered six months after contract entered into force.
August 29, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Indonesia won't receive the first ship of Thaon Di Revel class frigate until 2025 at best. This is due to no loan agreement yet approved by MoF to finance the program. Furthermore, referred to existing contract clause, the first ship will be delivered six months after contract entered into force.
Indonesia wants to develop its capability on air defense radar in the years to come with plan to acquire long range radar. While that plan is good, which solution Indonesia eyeing for? Furthermore, Indonesia also wants to buy medium range radar. What range define as long and medium radars?
August 28, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Indonesia wants to develop its capability on air defense radar in the years to come with plan to acquire long range radar. While that plan is good, which solution Indonesia eyeing for? Furthermore, Indonesia also wants to buy medium range radar. What range define as long and medium radars?
Indonesia still has issues with armament procurement from Turkey. It's either related to availability of lender and insurer as well as Indonesian MoF caution to move forward with contracts already signed by MoD. MoF caution is related to Turkey's country risk, particularly on economics affairs.
August 27, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Indonesia still has issues with armament procurement from Turkey. It's either related to availability of lender and insurer as well as Indonesian MoF caution to move forward with contracts already signed by MoD. MoF caution is related to Turkey's country risk, particularly on economics affairs.
Geopolitical risk seems ignored if Indonesia decide to purchase China's S26 submarine. S26 along with Type 052B is part of China's oppressive and intimidating marketing of weapon systems to Indonesia. So far Indonesia tends to appease China's offer with probability to accept Chinese offer is big.
August 26, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Geopolitical risk seems ignored if Indonesia decide to purchase China's S26 submarine. S26 along with Type 052B is part of China's oppressive and intimidating marketing of weapon systems to Indonesia. So far Indonesia tends to appease China's offer with probability to accept Chinese offer is big.
Instead of overhaul, it's better for Indonesia to conduct upgrade and overhaul of its DSME 209/1400 in the coming years. Upgrade needed in order to fix the problem related to engineering and technical issues on that submarine. And it will be better if such program awarded to European-based shipyard.
August 25, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Instead of overhaul, it's better for Indonesia to conduct upgrade and overhaul of its DSME 209/1400 in the coming years. Upgrade needed in order to fix the problem related to engineering and technical issues on that submarine. And it will be better if such program awarded to European-based shipyard.
Indonesian airframer should pay attention on spare parts scarcity. It always happens for airplane which still in production line for more than 30 years or more. Sometimes spare parts manufacturer(s) is/are out of business. To find new manufacturer is a must in order to meet contract with customer.
August 24, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Indonesian airframer should pay attention on spare parts scarcity. It always happens for airplane which still in production line for more than 30 years or more. Sometimes spare parts manufacturer(s) is/are out of business. To find new manufacturer is a must in order to meet contract with customer.
Embraer is offering C-390 aggressively to Asia Pacific market with ROK as the first customer in the region. But the Brazilian airframer has another homework in this region. That is how to provide better after sales service for EMB-314. There are spare parts scarcity for EMB-314 in the Asia Pacific.
August 23, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Embraer is offering C-390 aggressively to Asia Pacific market with ROK as the first customer in the region. But the Brazilian airframer has another homework in this region. That is how to provide better after sales service for EMB-314. There are spare parts scarcity for EMB-314 in the Asia Pacific.
Despite South Korea's KAI has offered opportunities to Indonesian private firms to participate on KF-21 program as part of the global supply chain, seems none of Indonesian company interest. Economies of scales of KF-21 still a big question for Indonesian firm which has business on aerostructure.
August 22, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Despite South Korea's KAI has offered opportunities to Indonesian private firms to participate on KF-21 program as part of the global supply chain, seems none of Indonesian company interest. Economies of scales of KF-21 still a big question for Indonesian firm which has business on aerostructure.
What is the status of Indonesian order for KT-1 to KAI? Can KAI deliver the airplane on time referred to contract? KAI has supply chain issue with this single engine aircraft. Some suppliers have been out of business. The production line hasn't released any new airframe in the recent years.
August 21, 2024 at 8:37 AM
What is the status of Indonesian order for KT-1 to KAI? Can KAI deliver the airplane on time referred to contract? KAI has supply chain issue with this single engine aircraft. Some suppliers have been out of business. The production line hasn't released any new airframe in the recent years.
Indonesia should uphold level playing field for all company which want to supply defense equipment to Indonesia, regardless of domestic or foreign firms. Weapon systems importation should be open to all players. Even foreign OEM should be allowed to import directly without local broker in Indonesia.
August 20, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Indonesia should uphold level playing field for all company which want to supply defense equipment to Indonesia, regardless of domestic or foreign firms. Weapon systems importation should be open to all players. Even foreign OEM should be allowed to import directly without local broker in Indonesia.
Indonesia's problem today with submarine warfare is it has submarine squadron, but it doesn't have submarine warfare capability. How to solve this problem before Naval Group delivered Scorpene Evolved in 2030? One option is to fix technical problems of ROK made submarine. Which shipyard will do it?
August 19, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Indonesia's problem today with submarine warfare is it has submarine squadron, but it doesn't have submarine warfare capability. How to solve this problem before Naval Group delivered Scorpene Evolved in 2030? One option is to fix technical problems of ROK made submarine. Which shipyard will do it?
What will be the latest procurement of 4.5 generation fighter acquire by Indonesia? Boeing F-15EX? Or Indonesia will also purchase KF-21? Major countries around Indonesia have been buying F-35 as their 5th generation fighter. Will Indonesia has access on F-35 in the next decade? We shall see later.
August 18, 2024 at 10:26 AM
What will be the latest procurement of 4.5 generation fighter acquire by Indonesia? Boeing F-15EX? Or Indonesia will also purchase KF-21? Major countries around Indonesia have been buying F-35 as their 5th generation fighter. Will Indonesia has access on F-35 in the next decade? We shall see later.
Today is Indonesian Independence Day. Independence means freedom for all Indonesian. Such freedom isn't enjoyed by our fellow countrymen who are in custody in ROK for spy allegation related to KF-21. Is there any high-level G-to-G effort to bring them home ASAP? They are our fellow countrymen.
August 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Today is Indonesian Independence Day. Independence means freedom for all Indonesian. Such freedom isn't enjoyed by our fellow countrymen who are in custody in ROK for spy allegation related to KF-21. Is there any high-level G-to-G effort to bring them home ASAP? They are our fellow countrymen.
Today, Indonesian outgoing administration has requested US$9.8 billion to parliament for FY2025 defense budget. However, such request wasn't included foreign loan allocation for MoD for 2025-2029 timeframe. Wait for the new administration step up to know foreign loan figure for defense acquisition.
August 16, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Today, Indonesian outgoing administration has requested US$9.8 billion to parliament for FY2025 defense budget. However, such request wasn't included foreign loan allocation for MoD for 2025-2029 timeframe. Wait for the new administration step up to know foreign loan figure for defense acquisition.
F-16 is the sunset fighter jet today. Its place slowly but surely replaced by 5th gen F-35, particularly in US allies. The order for the latest version of F-16 isn't impressive. Indonesia as F-16 operator should plan from today what is F-16 replacement in the next decades. 2030s isn't far away.
August 15, 2024 at 5:39 AM
F-16 is the sunset fighter jet today. Its place slowly but surely replaced by 5th gen F-35, particularly in US allies. The order for the latest version of F-16 isn't impressive. Indonesia as F-16 operator should plan from today what is F-16 replacement in the next decades. 2030s isn't far away.
In the next decades, Indonesia will be on the cusp of fighter jet option. We shall see whether Indonesia will be able to purchase US F-35 or not. The main F-35 issue has always been about politics, not about potential buyer's fiscal capacity. Should Indonesia forgo it current foreign policy?
August 14, 2024 at 5:52 AM
In the next decades, Indonesia will be on the cusp of fighter jet option. We shall see whether Indonesia will be able to purchase US F-35 or not. The main F-35 issue has always been about politics, not about potential buyer's fiscal capacity. Should Indonesia forgo it current foreign policy?