Defense News – ‘Hodgepodge of tech’: What makes Indonesia’s naval buildup vulnerable?

Naval News – On January 19, 2023, Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL delivered a second hospital ship, the “Dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat” (pennant number 992), to the Indonesian Navy.

Breaking Defense – For the first time in decades, Indonesia appears ready to significantly improve its air and naval capabilities, with early commitments of spending $125 billion over the next 20-plus years.

Naval News – Indonesian shipbuilder PT Lundin (also known as North Sea Boats) today launched a new Fast Attack Craft Trimaran for the Indonesian Navy

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East Asia Forum – A thorough and independent investigation to identify its primary cause is urgently needed, as a form of accountability to the perished crew and to prevent a similar tragedy from happening in the future.

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BBC – A submarine missing since Wednesday off the coast of Bali with 53 people on board has been lost, the Indonesian navy said on Saturday.

USNI News – Search efforts on Thursday have yet to turn up any sign of the missing Indonesian attack submarine KRI Nanggala (402) and 53 personnel. Meanwhile, submarine rescue ships from three different countries are en route to the scene near Bali.

BBC – Indonesia has about 72 hours left to rescue 53 crew members of a missing navy submarine before they run out of oxygen, the navy said.

BBC – Indonesia has launched search efforts for a navy submarine which has gone missing, officials say.

Marine Log – German shipbuilder Abeking & Rasmussent has begun the construction of two mine hunting vessels for the Indonesian Navy. Each vessel will feature a complete MAN hybrid propulsion package.

Naval News – Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL launched a new hospital ship for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) on 7 January 2021. The “Wahidin Soedirohusodo” is based on the existing Makassar-class of Landing Platform Dock (LPD).

South China Morning Post – Indonesia has never allowed foreign militaries to operate there, and analysts say Washington’s aggressive anti-China policy has unnerved the region

– The Diplomat – The Indonesian government is considering cancelling a contract with South Korea for three Nagapasa-class diesel-electric attack subs.

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– AST Center – The Indonesian state shipyard PT PAL in Surabaya, after repeated postponements, held the launching of the first built in Indonesia diesel-electric submarine Alugoro. (In Russian)

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– Aviation Week – In the competition for the most futuristic looking vessel at the Euronaval show being held this week in Paris I would put the clear front runner as the Fast Attack Craft (FAC) on the Saab stand. Designed for naval patrol, anti-piracy and surveillance missions in peace time the ship would be a missile ship to launch Saab’s RBS15 Mk3 anti-ship missiles in war time. And for added interest the vessel has a fascinating design history.

– Foxtrot Alpha – The X3K was built by Indonesian-based Swedish boat builder North Sea Boats, and designed in part by renowned exotic boat builder LOMOcean Design LTD. The goal was to build a very stealthy, high-speed, multi-role missile boat that could dominate the complex littorals around Indonesia while still being affordable to procure and operate.

Antara News – Navy to equip patrol ships with guided missiles

Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Tedjo Edhy Purdijatno said on Monday the Navy plans to equip its patrol ships with guided missiles to increase their deterrent capability.

Aviation Week – Indonesia is planning to expand its current fleet of 120 patrol-capable ships to a ìminimum fleet size of 274 units by 2024.
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BBC – An Indonesian warship has opened fire on a Chinese fishing boat, killing a member of its crew and wounding two others.
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Radio Singapore International – Indonesia’s naval commander says piracy in the Malacca Straits has decreased as a result of three-nation patrols which began in the waterway last month.
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BBC – A ceremony has been held in the Malacca Straits to mark the beginning of co-ordinated naval patrols between Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

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