10 April 2025
Tahun lalu ada pembicaraan tentang minat Vietnam untuk membeli pesawat angkut C130 Hercules (photo: Dvids)
Vietnam akan membeli lebih banyak barang Amerika, termasuk produk pertahanan dan keamanan, dan telah meminta Amerika Serikat untuk menunda penerapan tarif 46 persen selama 45 hari – untuk memberi waktu bagi negosiasi, Perdana Menteri Pham Minh Chinh mengatakan dalam sebuah pernyataan yang dirilis Senin malam (7 April).
Vietjet Air menunggu pengiriman 12 pesawat angkut Boeing 737 MAX (photo: Vietjet)
Sejak embargo senjata dicabut pada tahun 2016, ekspor pertahanan AS ke Vietnam sebagian besar terbatas pada kapal cutter Coast Guard dan pesawat latih. Sumber mengatakan tahun lalu ada pembicaraan tentang penjualan pesawat angkut militer Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules ke Hanoi.
Mr Chinh juga mengatakan bahwa Vietnam akan mempertimbangkan isu-isu seperti kebijakan moneter, nilai tukar, hambatan non-tarif, dan memastikan asal barang yang pasti.
Surplus perdagangan Vietnam tahun lalu sekitar lebih dari $123 miliar dengan Amerika Serikat - pasar ekspor terbesarnya.
10 April 2025
Peletakan lunas projek kapal Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 di Turkiye (photos: TLDM)
ISTANBUL - Upacara Keel Laying bagi projek Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 (LMSB2) Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) telah disempurnakan oleh Panglima Tentera Laut, Laksamana Datuk (Dr.) Zulhelmy bin Ithnain dan disaksikan bersama Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pertahanan, Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali di Istanbul Shipyard, Turkiye hari ini.
Keel laying atau peletakan lunas merupakan satu fasa penting dalam pembinaan struktur utama sesebuah kapal. Upacara ini merupakan tradisi dalam industri pembinaan kapal yang menandakan bermulanya aktiviti penyambungan blok-blok utama kapal di limbungan. Upacara kali ini adalah kesinambungan kepada upacara steel cutting yang telah dilaksanakan pada 4 Disember 2024, sekaligus menandakan peralihan daripada fasa pembinaan kepada fasa penyambungan.
Semasa lawatan delegasi Malaysia ke Turkiye, turut dilaksanakan Mesyuarat Project Monitoring Committee (PMC) pada 7 Apr 25 yang dipengerusikan oleh Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Pertahanan bersama wakil Syarikat. PMC ini bagi memantau pengurusan, pentadbiran, pelaksanaan kontrak dan kemajuan kerja pembinaan LMSB2. Pihak syarikat telah membentangkan kemajuan kerja bagi ketiga-tiga buah kapal dan menunjukkan kemajuan kerja yang sangat memberangsangkan bagi projek ini.
Berdasarkan kemajuan kerja semasa, kapal LMSB2 dijangka siap dan dilancarkan pada pertengahan tahun 2026 sebelum diserahkan kepada TLDM pada penghujung tahun 2027.
Turut hadir ke majlis tersebut adalah delegasi Kementerian Pertahanan, wakil TLDM, Pasukan Projek Littoral Mission Ship Batch 2 (LMSB2) dan Mr. Bülent Soydal selaku Deputy General Manager Savunma Teknolojileri Muhendislik (STM).
10 April 2025
Gelar radar pertahanan udara TNI AU (image: Keris)
Kupang (ANTARA) - Komandan Pangkalan Udara (Lanud) EL Tari Kupang Marsma TNI Djoko Hadipurwanto menyatakan TNI AU akan menambah dua satuan radar (satrad) di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur untuk memperkuat wilayah pertahanan Udara Nusa Tenggara Timur yang berbatasan dengan Timor Leste dan Australia.
"Kedepan ini di bulan April dan Mei akan ada groudbreaking dua Satrad lagi di NTT," katanya kepada ANTARA setelah memimpin upacara peringatan HUT ke 79 TNI AU di hanggar pesawat tempur Lanud El Tari Kupang, Rabu.
Lokasi pembangunan radar TNI Angkatan Udara di Desa Kahale, Kecamatan Kodi, Balagar, Kabupaten Sumba Barat Daya (SBD), NTT (image: GoogleMaps)
Dia menjelaskan bahwa saat ini sudah ada satu satuan radar yang terletak di Buraen, Kabupaten Kupang, di Pulau Timor.
Untuk dua satuan radar yang akan dibangun itu terletak di pulau Sumba dan juga di pulau Alor guna menjaga wilayah udara Indonesia khususnya di NTT.
Komandan berbintang satu itu mengatakan bahwa dengan ada tambahan dua Satrad itu maka dia menilai NTT merupakan provinsi yang istimewa.
Lokasi pembangunan radar TNI Angkatan Udara di Dusun Omtel, Desa Alaang, Kecamatan Alor Barat Laut, Kabupaten Alor, NTT (image: GoogleMaps)
"NTT ini istimewa, karena jarang satu provinsi ada tiga Satrad. Nah kita ini punya tiga Satrad luar biasa sekali," ujar dia.
Penambahan Satrad itu ujar dia juga merupakan perhatian khusus dari pemerintah pusat untuk TNI AU. Apalagi NTT merupakan wilayah paling selatan Indonesia dan sangat strategis berbatasan dengan dua negara.
Selain dalam hal peningkatan pertahanan udara, Lanud El Tari juga menjadi Forward Operating Base atau FOB atau pangkalan operasi terdepan yang disiapkan untuk menjembatani pelaksanaan operasi udara ke depan.
09 April 2025
KF-21 prototype 4 conducted air-to-air refueling test in nightime (photo ssv: KAI)
The time when darkness falls. In just one attempt, even with limited visibility. It was successful and demonstrated all-weather operational capabilities.
- Capable of performing long-range operations day or night
- Verification of excellent operational capabilities and stability
The KF-21 is currently undergoing more than 1,100 test flights smoothly. It is scheduled to be deployed after system development is completed in 2026.
The incredible growth of South Korea's next-generation fighter jet. Now, KF-21 transcends time and environment!
09 April 2025
HMNZS Canterbury is currently deployed to New Zealand’s sub-Antarctic Islands (photos: NZ Navy)
TSAMTO -- The New Zealand government will increase defence spending in the 2025/26 financial year to NZ$9 billion (US$5 billion) and plans to increase this amount to 2% of GDP over the next four years, for which an additional NZ$12 billion will be allocated.
Details of the new Defence Capability Plan were outlined in a speech by Prime Minister Chris Luxon, who called for increased defence spending to ensure security in the new geopolitical environment, Radio New Zealand reports.
The country's defence spending for the new financial year is said to be a significant increase from the New Zealand Defence Force's budget of just under $5 billion in 2024/25.
Over the next four years, the plan calls for investments in projects such as purchasing Javelin antitank missiles and unmanned aerial systems, replacing naval helicopters, and extending the service life of frigates.
The plan calls for increased military spending and stronger ties with Indo-Pacific countries to address climate change and strategic competition between the West, China and Russia.
New Zealand's first quadrennial national security review was originally scheduled to be released in 2023, but its launch has been delayed for various reasons.
The New Zealand Defence Force has been systematically underfunded for the past few decades, with defence spending amounting to just over 1% of GDP. (TSAMTO)
Multi-billion dollar Defence plan unveiled
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Defence Minister Judith Collins have released the Government’s plan which outlines planned commitments of $12 billion of funding over the next four years, which includes $9 billion of new spending by the Government.
“Global tensions are increasing rapidly and New Zealand has stepped up on the world stage, but our current Defence spending is simply too low” Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.
“This blueprint has been designed with a 15-year horizon but deliberately focuses on critical investments needed in the next four years to ensure our Defence Force can adapt as the world around us changes.”
The 2025 Defence Capability Plan outlines indicative investments to ensure the NZDF is:
-Combat capable with enhanced lethality and deterrent effect: This includes increased strike capabilities which will increase our ability to deter actions counter to New Zealand’s interests.
-A force multiplier with Australia and interoperable with partners: New Zealand and Australia have committed to modernize our alliance and further strengthen our bilateral defence relationship including the development of a more greatly integrated ‘Anzac’ force.
-Innovative and has improved situational awareness: Innovation in this plan covers new ways of doing things, exploring new technologies for the NZDF such as uncrewed vehicles and new space technologies and increased funding for Defence Science and Technology.
In the next four years, significant investments include:
-New maritime helicopters – which add combat and deterrent capability to our naval fleet in support of national security objectives
-Network Enabled Army – investments which focus on ensuring our Army can communicate securely and work with our partners
-Javelin anti-tank missile upgrade – investment in the new version of the Javelin guided anti-armour missile system
-Replacing the Boeing 757 fleet with new aircraft to transport personnel and freight where they need to be – from personnel to diplomatic and trade missions.
Defence Minister Judith Collins says the world is inherently more dangerous and our personnel are at the frontline of New Zealand’s security.
“They cannot do their jobs without the right equipment and conditions. This plan outlines what resources, equipment and support we need to modernise the NZDF to operate now and in the future,” Ms Collins says. (NZDF)
09 April 2025
Keel-laying ceremony for RSN OPV based on the Potsdam-class (photos: RSN)
Earlier today, we witnessed the Keel-Laying Ceremony for our first two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) at Western Baltic Shipyard in Klaipėda, Lithuania.
The ceremony was officiated by our Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral (VADM) Aaron Beng, and attended by our Chief of Navy Rear Admiral (RADM) Sean Wat, as well as guests and representatives from the RSN, DSTA Defence Science and Technology Agency, Fassmer, BLRT Grupp, ST Engineering Marine, and Lithuanian Navy. The keel is the "backbone" of the ship, and the keel-laying is akin to the "birth" of the ship in the shipyard!
The OPVs are expected to join the RSN from 2028 onwards, and will progressively replace our existing Sentinel-class Maritime Security and Response Vessels (MSRVs).
Based on the Potsdam-class OPVs in service with the German Police, our OPVs were designed by Fassmer, and are being built in Lithuania and Germany.
08 April 2025
FREMM EVO (image: Fincantieri)
Fincantieri: works start on the first “Fremm Evo” unit for the Italian Navy
The steel-cutting ceremony of the first of two next-generation FREMM frigates of the “EVOLUTION” version, known as “FREMM EVO”, took place today at the Riva Trigoso (Genoa) shipyard.
The ceremony was attended, among others, by the Director of the Naval Armaments Directorate - NAVARM, Admiral Chief Inspector Giuseppe Abbamonte, the CEO of Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, Giovanni Sorrentino, Fulvio Palermo, Head of Project Management of the Fincantieri Naval Vessels Division.
FREMM Bergamini class (image: MConrads)
The contract for the construction of the two new “FREMM EVO” units was signed in July 2024 by Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN), a joint venture owned by Fincantieri (51%) and Leonardo (49%), and OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'Armement). It is part of the multi-year “FREMM” program aimed at the renewal of the Italian Navy's fleet through the construction of next-generation frigates. The first unit will be delivered in 2029, while the second in 2030.
The new “FREMM EVO” units will be at the cutting-edge of naval naval military craft, in terms of technology and performance, capitalizing on the important technological developments already undertaken as part of recent programs under the Defence Act, as well as the Mid Life Upgrade project for the Horizon-class destroyers. The Italian Navy will be able to rely on two vessels ensuringing high operational performance, with state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge systems, as well as the latest anti-drone capabilities and the capacity for operational management of unmanned systems across three dimensions (above the surface, on the sea and below the surface).
FREMM EVO and her sister, USS Constellation (image: Reddit)
More specifically, the main modernizations and technological upgrades will concern the Ship Management System Cyber-resilient, the air-conditioning and electrical distribution system, and the implementation of specific solutions aimed at improving the ship’s green footprint for the Platform System. The Combat System will be upgraded with the modern Combat Management System SADOC 4 Cyber-resilient, radar sensors (specifically with fixed-face X-C dual-band radars) able to support defense against TBM threats, Electronic Warfare, Artillery and Missile Systems, the Sonar Suite, Communication System and tactical data links, capable of ensuring the highest and most effective level of interoperability.
Finally, the “FREMM EVO” frigates will be fitted with highly dependable equipment, relying on robust maintenance plans to ensure their readiness for action, with high levels of operational availability.
08 April 2025
A Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) launcher with NSM missiles (photos: USMC)
MANILA, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday vowed to provide the Philippines with an anti-ship missile system to improve interoperability, strengthen its ability to deal with conflict and boost maritime domain awareness in the Indo-Pacific Region.
Hegseth gave this assurance in a press conference in Camp Aguinaldo where he talked about the transfer of the US Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) to the Philippines ahead of the Balikatan exercises between the two countries in April.
Hegseth said the US would also be conducting bilateral special operation forces training in Batanes.
Hegseth and his Philippine counterpart, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., agreed to prioritize defense industrial cooperation which he dubbed as "critical" as this includes co-producing unmanned systems and increasing combined logistics support.
"These systems will enable US forces and the Armed Forces of the Philippines to train together on using advanced capabilities to defend the Philippines' sovereignty," Hegseth said.
"So together we'll encourage our other partners and allies in the region to step up their efforts and their cooperation to increase defense capabilities and strengthen deterrence," Hegseth said in reference to the Philippine Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) among allied nations amid China's aggression in the West Philippine Sea.
See full article The Manila Times
08 April 2025
Bravo Zulu to RSS Formidable for the successful Aster 30 missile firing! (photo: RSN)
“Engage inbound target with Aster!”
Our Formidable-class frigate RSS Formidable succesfully conducted the Aster surface-to-air live missile firing, and took down an aerial drone off the coast of Toulon, France. This was an important opportunity for the RSN to hone our high-end warfighting capabilities, and validate the readiness of our systems.
RSS Formidable’s Combat Information Centre team closed up for the Aster missile firing (photo: RSN)
Our Chief of Navy RADM Sean Wat and Fleet Commander RADM Kwan Hon Chuong witnessed the firing on board.
Part of the aerial drone target that was retrieved after the Aster missile firing (photo: RSN)
We also thank our partners from DSTA Defence Science and Technology Agency, as well as our french counterparts Marine nationale, Défense Méditerranée - Cecmed, and Direction générale de l'armement for their close collaboration in making the firing a success!
(Republic of Singapore Navy)
07 April 2025
Early Concept for Testbed Ministry of Defence (image: UK MoD)
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partnership.
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Science and Technology (DST) Group Australia have announced a ground-breaking partnership to develop next-generation sub-systems for low-cost weapons systems, bringing together cutting-edge technologies from both nations.
The partnership will combine the UK’s Modular Weapons Testbed and Australia’s SHARKTOOTH programme, which features innovative ‘plug-and-launch’ modular technology, aimed at accelerating the employment of advanced, yet affordable weapons technologies. This integration represents a significant advancement in complex weapons development and will help accelerate and de-risk industry’s development of guided weapon sub-systems.
Under this collaboration both nations will develop new approaches and new technologies enhancing future weapon systems capability, including low-cost seekers (sensors which are responsible for detecting and tracking targets), additively manufactured engines (created by 3D printing or similar), modular warheads and fuses, algorithms to improve guidance, navigation and control and other novel weapons technologies.
07 April 2025
MalBatt 850-12 akan dilengkapi dengan 60 kendaraan HMLTV (photos: MYKenhan)
SHAH ALAM – Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) bakal menyerahkan 60 kenderaan taktikal ringan mobiliti tinggi (HMLTV) kepada Pasukan Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-12 bagi menjayakan misi pengaman di bawah naungan Pasukan Interim Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (UNIFIL - PBB) di Lubnan.
Panglima Angkatan Tentera Malaysia, Jeneral Datuk Mohd Nizam Jaffar berkata, kenderaan HMLTV tersebut akan mula dibekalkan kepada pasukan MALBATT mulai pertengahan tahun depan.
Mohd Nizam berkata, langkah berkenaan diambil bagi memastikan pasukan MALBATT sentiasa bersiap sedia menghadapi penugasan yang semakin mencabar dan kompleks di Lubnan.
"Langkah ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan dan mobiliti pasukan MALBATT, sekali gus membantu mereka dalam menjayakan misi melindungi orang awam dan diri sendiri daripada sebarang ancaman musuh pada masa depan," katanya dalam satu kenyataan pada Sabtu.
Mohd Nizam berkata demikian selepas mengadakan lawatan ke dua kem penting di bawah kawal selia MALBATT di UNP 6-40 Kem Harris dan UNP 6-43 Kem Tibnine di Lubnan, sempena sambutan Hari Raya Adilfitri baru-baru ini.
Tambah beliau, situasi di Lubnan kini semakin sukar dijangka dan berubah-ubah memerlukan pasukan pengaman Malaysia sentiasa bersedia untuk menghadapi cabaran mendatang.
Berikutan itu, Mohd Nizam melahirkan keyakinannya terhadap anggota MALBATT bagi meneruskan misi pengaman di bawah payung UNIFIL di bumi Lubnan.
"Dengan kelengkapan yang canggih dan anggota berkualiti, kita yakin dapat menjalankan tugas dengan cemerlang dan secara tidak langsung dapat meletakkan Malaysia sebaris dengan negara lain dalam menjalankan misi sama di Lubnan," katanya.
07 April 2025
Missiles and bombs for F-16 Block 70/72 (infographic: Lockheed Martin)
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is planning to procure more missile systems, warshops and multi-role fighter jets in line with ongoing efforts to complete the integration of the country's air and missile defenses.
AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. announced this at the recently concluded 10th Raisina Dialogue held in New Delhi, India, according to a media release Saturday.
Brawner’s attendance at the Raisina Dialogue marked the first time the AFP participated in the annual geopolotics and geoeconomics conference.
It reflected the Philippines’ commitment to deepening international cooperation and addressing shared security concerns, according to the statement.
“We are looking at acquiring more missile systems to complete the integration of our air and missile defense. Alongside this, we will be purchasing more warships and multi-role fighter jets to build a strong and reliable deterrent force,” Brawner said.
The AFP modernization roadmap, he said, is anchored on a long-term strategy to develop both capability and deterrence.
With this development, the military reaffirmed its dedication to defending Philippine sovereignty and contributing to regional stability.
As its ongoing modernization program gains momentum, the AFP is ready to confront emerging threats and safeguard the nation's maritime and aerial domains through strategic capability-building, Brawner added.
Brawner stressed the importance of strategic partnerships, particularly with India, noting the successful defense collaboration exemplified by the BrahMos missile system, of which three batteries were acquired by the Philippines.
“India is a vital partner. Beyond procurement, we are looking into joint manufacturing, technology transfer, and local production in the Philippines to support our growing defense industry,” the AFP chief said.
06 April 2025
Kesiapan runway dan taxiway Lanud Suwondo Medan ditinjau Dankosek I Medan dan Danlanud Suwondo (photos: TNI AU)
Profesionalisme dan kesiapan operasi udara menjadi prioritas utama TNI Angkatan Udara dalam menjaga kedaulatan udara nasional. Komandan Komando Sektor I Medan Marsma TNI Toto Ginanto, S.T., M.A.P., M.Han., bersama Komandan Lanud Soewondo Kolonel Nav Sonni Benny Simanjuntak, M.Si. (Han)., meninjau langsung kesiapan runway dan taxiway di Lanud Soewondo, Medan, Rabu (26/3/2025), guna memastikan infrastruktur penerbangan mendukung optimalisasi operasi udara.
Kasau Marsekal TNI M. Tonny Harjono, S.E., M.M., telah menegaskan pentingnya tekad TNI AU AMPUH (Adaptif, Modern, Profesional, Unggul, dan Humanis) dalam setiap aspek operasi, termasuk kesiapan pangkalan udara. Kegiatan peninjauan ini menjadi wujud nyata dari adaptivitas dan profesionalisme TNI AU dalam memastikan kesiapan operasional pesawat tempur dan pesawat angkut dalam berbagai misi strategis, mulai dari pengamanan wilayah udara hingga operasi kemanusiaan.
Inspeksi meliputi evaluasi permukaan landasan, sistem drainase, serta fasilitas pendukung lainnya guna memastikan operasionalisasi yang optimal. Langkah ini tidak hanya meningkatkan standar keselamatan penerbangan, tetapi juga mendukung respons cepat TNI AU terhadap dinamika pertahanan udara di wilayah Sumatera Utara.
Dankosek I Medan menegaskan bahwa pemeliharaan dan peningkatan infrastruktur penerbangan di Lanud Soewondo merupakan bagian dari strategi penguatan kapabilitas TNI AU dalam menghadapi tantangan operasi udara. Dengan infrastruktur yang terjaga, Lanud Soewondo semakin siap dalam mendukung berbagai operasi udara yang bersinergi dengan kepentingan nasional.
Kegiatan ini mencerminkan komitmen TNI AU AMPUH dalam menjaga kesiapan tempur dan mempertahankan keunggulan strategis di wilayah barat Indonesia. Profesionalisme dan kesiapan yang terus ditingkatkan menjadi landasan bagi TNI AU dalam menjalankan tugasnya sebagai garda terdepan pertahanan udara nasional.
(TNI AU)
06 April 2025
The Royal Australian Air Force has selected the AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system for its C-130J fleet (photo: RAAF)
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has been selected by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to provide the AN/ALQ-251 advanced radio frequency countermeasures system for its C-130J airlifter fleet.
The AN/ALQ-251 provides robust protection against advanced weapon systems and agile electronic warfare systems in dense electromagnetic spectrum environments.
The system gives aircrews full situational awareness, radar warning and precision direction finding of radio frequency threats.
RAAF C-130J integration takes advantage of commonality with a current United States Department of Defense program of record, reducing lifecycle costs and enabling interoperability.
The AN/ALQ-251 radio frequency countermeasures system for the C-130J (photo: USSocom)
Expert:
James Conroy, vice president, navigation, targeting and survivability, Northrop Grumman: “With the increase of advanced radio frequency threats, our digital AN/ALQ-251 system allows the RAAF’s C-130J fleet the freedom of maneuver to carry out its wide range of humanitarian and national security missions safely.”
Details on AN/ALQ-251:
The Northrop Grumman AN/ALQ-251 is a radio frequency countermeasures system that provides radar warning, threat identification, geolocation and countermeasure capabilities, with the flexibility to adapt to future threats. It is currently in production for the U.S. Department of Defense and is available to international partners.
The AN/ALQ-251 is part of Northrop Grumman’s family of electronic warfare systems that scale to virtually any platform or mission, including current and future platforms. Northrop Grumman’s sensors and electronic warfare systems give warfighters superiority across the spectrum and allow for faster, more informed decision making.
06 April 2025
BRP Miguel Malvar FFG-06 (photo: Eyorio)
MaxDefense dalam unggahannya pada tanggal 04 April 2025 lalu menyampaikan bahwa fregat baru yang dibangun untuk Angkatan Laut Filipina, BRP Miguel Malvar (FFG-06) telah tiba di Pangkalan Angkatan Laut Subic pada 04 April 2025 kemarin.
Kedatangan kapal mendahului rencana pengiriman sebelumnya yang dijadwalkan pada 8 April ini.
Kapal ini dilengkapi dengan meriam utama 76mm, 16 sel VL-MICA VLS, 8 rudal anti-kapal C-Star, dan 35mm Gokdeniz CIWS.
05 April 2025
Latihan terbang malam pesawat Dornier Alpa Jet TH (all photos: RTAF)
Skadron 231, dari Wing 23 melakukan kesiapan pesawat dengan melakukan pelatihan penerbangan malam hari dengan pesawat serang Alpha Jet TH demikian postingan dari akun RTAF pada 19 Maret 2025 lalu.
Setelah memasuki program upgrade kemampuan, pesawat ini telah ditingkatkan kemampuannya untuk melakukan operasi taktis malam hari untuk dapat melindungi kedaulatan dan kepentingan nasional, serta keamanan dan keselamatan rakyat Thailand, pesawat berada pada kondisi kesiapan untuk dapat menanggapi ancaman apapun.
RTAF memiliki 18 pesawat Dornier Alpha Jet, dimana 14 unit diantaranya menjalani upgrade menjadi tipe standar TH. Sebagian dari pesawat ini akan digantikan oleh pesawat AT-6TH Wolverine yang telah diterima dari Textron Aviation, USA.
Pesawat Alpha Jet TH termasuk dalam pesawat serang (attack) di Skuadron 231 Wing 23 di Udon Thani. RTAF mebagi pesawatnya ke dalam 12 Wing (fighter, attack, transpot, heli, UAV, Air Control, Reconnaissance) dan saat ini memiliki 3 skuadron serang (atack) dan 9 skuadron pemburu (fighter).
Provinsi Udon Thani adalah sebuah provinsi di timur laut Thailand, ibukota provinsi ini adalah Udon Thani, yang merupakan kota utama di provinsi ini.
05 April 2025
Hivemind Enterprise has been applied to the F-16, MQ-20, MQM-178, V-BATs and quadcopters (photo: ShieldAI)
SINGAPORE/PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, the deep-tech company building state-of-the-art autonomy software and defense aircraft, today announced a partnership with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Singapore's Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) to co-develop AI for autonomous flight operations. The collaboration will leverage Hivemind Enterprise to enhance autonomous capabilities and strengthen the RSAF's operational effectiveness.
"The Republic of Singapore Air Force is a fantastic U.S. partner and one of the most technologically advanced air forces in Southeast Asia," said Brandon Tseng, Shield AI's President, Co-founder, and former U.S. Navy SEAL. "We're excited to be working with them to bring cutting-edge autonomy to their operations. This partnership is a testament to their forward-thinking approach and the growing demand for intelligent, resilient autonomy at scale. More and more companies and countries are turning to Hivemind Enterprise."
Hivemind Enterprise is a suite of AI-powered autonomy software products designed for rapid development, test and evaluation, and deployment across domains for any intelligent machine. It accelerates autonomy development by providing a multi-year head start with platform products and AI-powered intuitive toolsets. By transforming complex processes into scalable workflows, it enables teams to design, test, evaluate and deploy autonomous behaviors across domains in record time. The products include an integrated autonomy factory, industrial-grade production ready middleware, a rich autonomy catalogue, and seamless mission control, empowering developers to build and own their mission-ready autonomy solutions with unprecedented speed and flexibility.
"Collaboration is at the heart of breakthrough technology. We believe true progress happens when innovators, technologists and operators come together – combining expertise, resources and creativity to drive transformative solutions. By working with Shield AI and RSAF, we want to drive AI innovation in drones - enhancing flight autonomy and overall effectiveness," said DSTA's Chief Executive Mr. Ng Chad-Son.
Shield AI is making this announcement at the Singapore Defence Tech Summit, where Brandon Tseng delivered a tech talk on AI-enabled autonomy on March 19.
(ShieldAI)
05 April 2025
PAF FA-50PH aircraft (photo: PAF)MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) said Thursday its FA-50PH fleet would take part in aerial exercises with the Americans under "Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1," scheduled on April 7-18.
In an interview, PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo confirmed that the FA-50PH fighter jets would participate in the drills now that the fleet has been placed under operational status after the lifting of its grounding order on March 25.
"That's the plan. Cope Thunder (Philippines 2025-1) will be running from April 7 until the 18th and isa sa mga fleet na magpa-participate is yung FA-50 natin (and one of the fleets that would participate are the FA-50s)," she added.
The opening ceremony for Cope Thunder Philippines 2025-1 is scheduled at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat, Pampanga.
However, Castillo did not give the exact number of FA-50PH fighter jets that would join the 11-day exercise.
Eleven FA-50PH fighter jets remain in the PAF inventory following the crash of a similar aircraft last month. (PNA)
PAF's grounded fighter jet fleet now operational, mission capable
MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Thursday announced that all its 11 FA-50PH fighter jets are now in "operational status" and "mission capable" following the lifting of the grounding order against the aircraft.
"The PAF's FA-50 fleet has been placed on operational status effective 25 March 2025," PAF spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said in an interview with the Philippine News Agency.
She also said these planes are now flying their assigned missions shortly after the lifting of the grounding order.
"The aircraft are now all airworthy and mission capable," Castillo said.
The grounding order was lifted after inspection of all remaining aircraft found no technical problems with the FA-50PH fleet.
The 11 FA-50PHs were grounded after one with tail number 002 crashed in Bukidnon last month.
Castillo said the PAF is preparing the accident report for the ill-fated aircraft.
"The official report is for finalization," she added.
The Philippines acquired 12 FA-50PH units from South Korea's Korea Aerospace Industries for PHP18.9 billion.
These were delivered from 2015 to 2017. The March accident was the first for the type since it was commissioned in PAF service. (PNA)
04 April 2025
Latihan Gladi Tugas Tempur Skuadron Udara 700 Wing Udara 2 dengan Smart Eagle UAV (all photos: Puspenerbal)
TNl AL-Dispen Puspenerbal -- Skuadron Udara 700 Wing Udara 2 Puspenerbal Juanda sukses menggelar Latihan Gladi Tugas Tempur (Glagaspur) Tingkat 1/U1 TA. 2025 yang beralangaubg selama sepekan dan dirutup pada Senin (24/3/2925).
Komandan Skuadron Udara 700 Wing Udara 2 Puspenerbal, Mayor Laut (P) Bani Safangat mengatakan bahwa Latihan Galgaspur Tingkat 1/U1 TA. 2025 ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan dan kesiapan personil dalam melaksanakan tugas-tugas operasional.
"Latihan ini sangat penting untuk meningkatkan kemampuan personil dalam mengoperasikan UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) dan melaksanakan tugas-tugas operasional," terangnya.
Latihan ini lanjutnya, juga bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan personil dalam mengoperasikan UAV dan melaksanakan tugas-tugas operasional.
Kami juga ingin meningkatkan kemampuan personil dalam mengenali dan memahami target, serta meningkatkan kemampuan dalam melaksanakan pengawasan dan pengintaian," ungkapnya.
Sementara itu, Komandan Wing Udara 2 Puspenerbal, Kolonel Laut (P) Adam Firmansyah, menambahkan bahwa latihan ini juga bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan personil dalam melaksanakan tugas-tugas operasional yang lebih kompleks.
Skuadron Udara 700 Puspenerbal sekarang ini mengoperasikan UAV jenis Scan Eagle dan Campopter S-100 (photo: Skuadron Udara 700)
"Latihan ini tidak hanya bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan personil dalam mengoperasikan UAV, tetapi juga untuk meningkatkan kemampuan personil dalam melaksanakan tugas-tugas operasional yang lebih kompleks, seperti pengawasan dan pengintaian," kata Kolonel Laut (P) Adam Firmansyah.
Skuadron Udara 700 Puspenerbal sebentar lagi akan mengoperasikan VTOL UAV H10 dan H12 Poseidon buatan Swarmly, Siprus (photo: Swarmly)
Dalam latihan ini, personil Skuadron Udara 700 Wing Udara 2 melaksanakan berbagai kegiatan, seperti pengoperasian UAV, pengenalan dan pemahaman target, serta pengawasan dan pengintaian.
Latihan ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan dan kesiapan personil Skuadron Udara 700 Wing Udara 2 dalam melaksanakan tugas-tugas operasional.
04 April 2025
Pandur 6x6 EVO M-SHORAD variant (photos: GDELS)
General Dynamics European Land Systems–Steyr will present a new variant of the PANDUR 6x6 EVO at AUSA Global Force in Huntsville, Alabama from March 25 to 27. The new Maneuver Short Range Air Defense, or M-SHORAD, variant is equipped with Moog's unmanned RIwP turret (Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform), a proven, modular, and scalable weapons platform for air defense, anti-tank or fire support with a medium-caliber cannon and missile effectors.
The PANDUR with integrated RlwP is a further proof of the high flexibility and modularity of this family of vehicles. Based on the proven PANDUR platform, the system is equipped with a 30 x 113 mm caliber XM914 cannon and 2 x 4 launchers for Stinger anti-aircraft missiles. The cannon is able to fire ammunition with proximity fuse. A software-defined cognitive Ku-band, 4D medium-range pulse-Doppler radar of the next generation Echodyne EchoShield is used to monitor the airspace at close range and for target tracking. Two control consoles for the weapon system and the fire control computers are located inside the vehicle. The M-SHORAD PANDUR is particularly capable of providing highly mobile force protection against manned and unmanned airborne threats.
The current centerpiece of the U.S. Army's mobile air defense are the STRYKER-based SGT STOUT (M-SHORAD Inc 1) and the C-UAS program M-LIDS (Mobile Low slow small-unmanned aircraft Integrated Defeat System), both also using the RIwP turret. A total of 100 PANDUR 6x6 EVO will shortly be in service with the Austrian Armed Forces. In February 2024, the Austrian MoD has ordered a further 225 vehicles in twelve different mission variants.
The three-day AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition 2025 is expected to attract more than 6000 attendees. The event highlights how the U.S. Army will modernize and transform into a multi-domain capable force.
03 April 2025
Focus joint lab on solutions for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) and Advanced Sensing applications, both parties have co-developed advanced AI algorithms that enable combat systems to efficiently handle fast-evolving drone threats (photo: Thales)
At the 2025 Singapore Defence Technology Summit (Tech Summit), a joint team from DSTA and Thales showcased its recent collaboration on counter-drone technologies, with tangible outcomes that can potentially be integrated into systems currently in-use with the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF).
Over the last five months, engineers from both organisations co-developed Machine-Learning (ML)-enabled software modules that reduce the rate of false alarms in drone detection. By enhancing a radar’s sensor performance with the help of AI, the algorithms offer operators and end-users heightened situational awareness that enable faster and more accurate drone detection and classification.
Through this demonstration of a new Concept of Operations (CONOPs) in enhanced radar performance in drones, the team leveraged physics-, knowledge- and data-based AI, bringing together DSTA’s deep domain knowledge of the drone ecosystem and the technical and AI skills of Thales researchers and engineers. The announcement of the Co-Lab represents the next step in the strategic cooperation between DSTA and Thales, underscoring both parties’ ambitions to support the SAF in dealing with emerging and asymmetric threats.
"The DSTA-Thales Joint Lab marks a strategic step in advancing next-generation defence technologies. By harnessing AI and advanced sensing technologies, we are adopting a more agile approach to capability development, enabling us to tackle evolving threats. This collaboration reinforces DSTA's commitment to working with global partners to co-develop advanced capabilities, ensuring our defence systems remain robust, adaptive, and future-ready," said Mr Roy Chan, Deputy Chief Executive (Operations), DSTA.
Thales holds deep expertise and technological mastery in radars, with air traffic management radars used by the majority of civil aviation authorities in the region, as well as operating a Radar Centre of Excellence in Singapore. As a key partner to the SAF for over 50 years, Thales also operates a Defence Hub for services in Singapore, with skilled local expertise on-hand to support DSTA and Mindef for support and maintenance of systems currently in use with the armed forces.
03 April 2025
From blowing up bridges to soldiers engaged in trench warfare, anti-tank javelin missiles and combat vehicles in full flight, Exercise Sangro is set to test Army’s range of capabilities and pack quite the punch (photos: NZArmy)
“It’s the first time various units have come together for this kind of live fire exercise and at this scale in a while, so it’s incredibly important for us,” said Lieutenant Colonel Caleb Berry, Commanding Officer of the Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifled (QAMR) armoured regiment.
Over the course of the next week and a half, close to 200 soldiers of Ngāti Tūmatauenga, the New Zealand Army, will descend on the Argo Valley in the Waiouru Military Training Area, to conduct a series of high intensity exercises.
These will see elements of armour, infantry, artillery, engineers, signals and logistics from across the 1st (NZ) Brigade, operating as an integrated Combat Team.
“The combat team will be tasked to advance and clear a route with known enemy positions, as well as unknown enemy positions,” said Lieutenant Colonel Berry.
“They will come under fire from enemy positions and conduct either troop or combat team level quick and deliberate attacks.”
The exercise will test commanders’ abilities to make the right decisions under pressure in the midst of a very realistic scenario, and show the effectiveness of the NZ Army’s combat units as they attack, dominate and win various encounters.
Beyond the Army’s combat capability, Exercise Sangro will also test our units’ agility when responding to fast-paced, evolving situations.
Included in the combat team are the latest protected vehicle in the NZ Army’s arsenal, the Bushmaster – an armoured vehicle that provides a high level of protection and mobility to soldiers.
“This exercise is crucial to our journey of bringing the Bushmaster up to full operational readiness."
The Bushmaster, which has a mounted machine gun for protection, will be supporting the NZ Army’s primary combat vehicle, the Light Armoured Vehicle (LAV), with its 25mm cannon capable of engaging with the enemy at ranges up to 2400m.
Exercise Sangro will ultimately conclude with the LAV Motorised Infantry capability being certified at the Combat Team level. This means it can integrate seamlessly within an Australian Battlegroup, on coalition warfighting operations.
“Our big exercises coming up later this year are Diamond Strike, with 7th Australian Brigade in June, and Talisman Sabre held in Australia in July, and the Combat Team that we’re testing here in Waiouru this week is the one that will be crossing the ditch in a couple of months – so getting this exercise right is crucial for our interoperability with Aussie counterparts, which plays a significant role in our shared focus on the security and stability of our wider region.”
Exercise Sangro will run from March 24 through to April 4.
03 April 2025
Malaysia dalam kurun 2007-2009 menerima kiriman 48 unit PT-91M MBT, 6 unit ARV, 3 unit Engineering Vehicle dan 5 tank jembatan dari pabrikan Bumar Labedy, Polandia (photo: AirTimes)
Kereta kebal utama (MBT) PT-91M PENDEKAR Tentera Darat Malaysia (TD) akan menjalani Program Pelanjutan Hayat (Life Extension Programme, LEP) pada tahun 2027. MBT ini akan mencapai tahap usia pada tahun yang sama.
Perkara tersebut dinyatakan oleh Menteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin dalam satu jawapan bertulis di Parlimen.
"Bagi memastikan kelangsungan MBT PENDEKAR dalam perkhidmatan ATM, pihak TD telah merancang untuk melaksanakan LEP MBT ini melalui Rolling Plan Ke-2 (RP), Rancangan Malaysia ke-13 (RMKe-13) tahun 2027," kata Menteri Pertahanan.
Menurut beliau, pelaksanaan LEP ini akan dapat memanjangkan hayat MBT tersebut hingga 15 tahun dengan kos yang lebih rendah berbanding perolehan baharu yang memerlukan kos yang tinggi.
Khaled menjawab pertanyaan Ahli Parlimen Tanah Merah, Dato' Sri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz yang meminta Kementerian Pertahanan menjelaskan rancangan masa hadapan kelangsungan PT-91M PENDEKAR.
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04 April 2025
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