05 Juni 2013

Indonesia signed a purchase of one Sigma 10514 frigate on June 2012 worth USD 220 mio (€168 mio). The value of €345 mio likely a purchase of two frigates (photo : Defense Studies)

The cabinet has given the green light to a Dutch firm to export frigate parts to the value of €345m to Indonesia, the NRC reports on Wednesday.

The company, which was not named in the parliamentary briefing, will make the deliveries via a shipyard in Romania and another in Indonesia, the NRC said. The ships themselves will be built in those countries.

This procedure, says the cabinet, does not conflict with European Union criteria on weapons exports.

Last year, the planned export of tanks to Indonesia was cancelled after a majority of MPs said they were concerned about the human rights situation in the former Dutch colony.

(DutchNews)



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13 November 2012

Kurganets 25 tracked armored platform (image : Steelbeasts)

Russiawill help Indonesiato create a light tank. On it informs "Interfax" referring to the director of "Rosoboronexport" roving Nicholas Dimidyuk.

"Of course we could help. Let's see how we do it. Perhaps you first need to collect the constructors of the two countries, they will find common platform" - quoted Dimidyuk agency.

According to the "Rosoboronexport", to discuss the construction of a light tank is planned during the visit of the Indonesian delegation to the Kurgan. On what platform will be built tank for Indonesia is not specified. Currently, the "Kurganmashzavod" is developing a unified platform for the average tracked armored "Kurganets-25."

The main purpose of the visit to Kurgan, Indonesians will acceptance of previously ordered infantry fighting vehicles BMP-3F. Concluded in May 2012, a deal to supply 37 BMP was estimated at 114 million dollars.

In total, Indonesiain the next two years may purchase 60 BMP-3F. In September 2007, Indonesiareceived the Russian loan of one billion dollars. For funds Jakarta ordered 18 multipurpose helicopters Mi-17-V5, five attack helicopters Mi-35P and 20 BMP-3F.

(Lenta)

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Aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) showed the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at the Aero India International Air Show
The Chairman of HAL, Mr. Ashok Nayak informed SP Guide Publications, which is the official media partner of Aero India, that HAL highlighted its various strengths at the show, while focusing on the LCH, which has gone through various certification tests. Presently, the LCH is undergoing a weaponisation programme. The attack helicopter is due for induction into the armed forces in 2012-13.
Mr. Ashok Nayak said that the LCH programme would be a much smoother one for HAL from its learning from the earlier Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) programme. The LCH is a derivative of the ALH Dhruv.
The LCH had its second and third flights in April and May 2010 with the programme having commenced in 2006. The armed forces have ordered 165 units.
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will hand over a Cheetah helicopter to the Namibian Air Force and five Shakti engine-powered Advance Light Helicopters (ALHs) — Dhruv (Mk III) — to the Indian Army during the upcoming Aero India 2011.
The five ALHs are the first batch of helicopters to be handed over to the Army as part of the 159 ALH programme. Chairman of the Bangalore-headquartered defence manufacturing major, Ashok Nayak, will hand over the helicopters on February 9.
HAL will also showcase its wide range of capabilities, which include the mock up of Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), a Fixed Base Full Mission Simulator (FBMS) of Intermediate Jet Trainer and a model of the Multi-role Transport Aircraft (MTA).

“At this Aero India, we will showcase our future products and technologies, our designing capabilities and the excellence we have achieved in manufacturing. We would also use this platform to explore more business opportunities with other countries,” said Nayak in a statement.
According to HAL, a red and white painted, the mock up of LUH displaying the state-of-the art design features of chopper will be showcased.
Besides, a model of MTA will also be on display. Manufactured by HAL and UAC of Russia, the aircraft will replace the AN-32 of the Indian Air Force.
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