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Defence Ministry Begins Probe Into RIV Acquisition

21 September 2012

Rapid Intervention Vehicle for Malaysian Special Forces (photo : Green n Black Screen)

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- The Defence Ministry has began probing the acquisition of the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV), its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.

He said legal actions would also be taken against those involved in any misappropriation in the purchase of the vehicles.

PGK Detachment A using Ford Explorer Sport Trac as RIV (photo : Rizuan)

"I have been collecting evidence from the preliminary investigation and if the allegation by Sultan Ibrahim of Johor is proven right, legal action will be taken against the supplier.

“The ministry will not compromise with anyone. If misappropriation is involved in the purchase of the RIV, we will take action,” he said in response to the vast difference in prices of the RIV supplied to the Special Forces Regiment as mentoned by Sultan Ibrahim last Saturday.

(Bernama)

Timor Leste Pesan Panser dari Pindad

02 September 2012

Pindad pernah memamerkan rancangan panser 4x4 untuk Kepolisian Timor Leste (photo : elang-guntur)

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Timor Leste akan memesan panser atau tank dari PT Pindad Persero pada tahun ini. "Saat ini masih proses negosiasi, tinggal penyelesaiannya," kata direktur utama Pindad, Adik Avianto, Sabtu 1 September 2012.

Ia akan berangkat ke Timor Leste pada 12 September 2012 mendatang bersama tim perusahaan untuk menandatangani surat perjanjian dengan delegasi Timor Lester. Menurut Adik, Kementerian Pertahanan dan Kementerian Keuangan telah setuju dengan rencana ekspor panser.

Setelah penandatanganan, proses selanjutnya adalah membicarakan perjanjian pembayaran. Nantinya negara tersebut membayar secara kredit ke Bank Mandiri. Mengenai nilai pembelian, Adik belum bisa menjelaskan. Sebabnya, "Timor Leste belum memastikan jenis panser yang dipesan. Jadi tergantung kebutuhan," Adik berujar. Begitu juga dengan jumlah yang akan dipesan.

Harga panser dengan jenis 4x4 atau yang biasa digunakan pada medan ringan, seperti perkotaan, per unitnya senilai Rp 4 miliar. Namun harga akan naik jika ditambahkan dengan asesoris seperti senjata atau kamera pengintai. Sedangkan panser bagi medan berat, atau jenis 6x6 harga per unitnya Rp 8 miliar.

(Tempo)

USMC MPC Get a Significant Progress

16 Austus 2012

Havoc 8x8 Marine Personnel Carrier developed from Patria Armored Modular Vehicle (all photos : Lockheed Martin)

Lockheed Martin Receives U.S. Marine Corps Contract For Personnel Carrier Vehicle Study and Demonstration

DALLAS – Underscoring the company’s ability to deliver cost effective ground vehicle solutions, Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] received a $3.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to test and validate the company’s Havoc 8x8 vehicle as part of the Marine Personnel Carrier (MPC) program.

During an eight-month evaluation period, the U.S. Marine Corps will verify human factors and amphibious capabilities of Lockheed Martin’s vehicle at the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch at Camp Pendleton, Calif. Related protection evaluations will occur at the Nevada Automotive Test Center in Carson City, Nev.

“Our Havoc 8x8 is a low-risk, combat-proven solution that is in service with six countries and manufactured on multiple, active production lines,” said Scott Greene, vice president of ground vehicles in Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control business.

The Lockheed Martin Havoc 8x8 vehicle leverages the combat-proven Patria Land Systems’ 8x8 Armored Modular Vehicle, which has been selected by six different European countries, is currently in production, and is deployed in Afghanistan. Lockheed Martin is embedding U.S. content into the design, including technology and protection systems.

“Lockheed Martin has extensive experience integrating advanced C4ISR, weapons and protection systems for armored vehicles,” said Greene. “Havoc will provide the Marines with high degrees of mobility and protection while being simple to operate and maintain in challenging conditions.”

(LockheedMartin)

Pindad Perkenalkan Kendaraan Taktis Komodo

06 Agustus 2012

Kendaraan taktis Komodo (photo : Antara)

Dua Panser Pindad Ramaikan CFD Dago

INILAH.COM, Bandung - PT Pindad memamerkan dua kendaraan panser yang diproduksinya pada Car Free Day (CFD) Dago di Jalan Ir Djuanda Kota Bandung, Minggu (5/8/2012). Kehadiran dua panser PT Pindad itu pun cukup menarik perhatian pengunjung CFD.

Berdasarkan pantauan INILAH.COM, setiap pengunjung yang melewati dua panser yang parkir di depan taman Dago tak melewatkan untuk berpose dengan kamera handphone mereka. Kendaraan tersebut dipamerkan PT Pindad mulai pukul 06.00 WIB hingga acara CFD Dago usai.

Tampak samping dan atas Komodo (image : Pindad)

"Hadirnya dua panser ini di CFD salah satunya adalah memperkenalkan pada masyarakat atas karya anak negeri. Selain itu, dua panser ini sengaja digelar dalam rangka Hari Kebangkitan Teknologi Nasional yang jatuh pada 10 Agustus 2012," kata Humas Kementerian Ristek Dalam Negeri Wike Wijayanti saat ditemui wartawan di Jalan Ir Djuanda Kota Bandung, Minggu (5/8/2012).

Wike mengatakan, dalam hal ini PT Pindad memperkenalkan dua panser yakni masing-masing Anoa yang bercat putih dan Komodo tampil dengan warna hitamnya. "Kedua kendaraan ini merupakan panser unggulan Indonesia yang telah mempunyai nama sampai ke mancanegara," ujarnya.

Suasana pameran di Dago, Bandung (photo : Antara)

"Setidaknya karya anak bangsa ini sudah dipesan oleh beberapa negara-negara ASEAN, karena menurut mereka dua panser ini merupakan kendaraan tangguh," ucapnya.

Lebih lanjut dia menjelaskan, kendaraan Anoa lebih cocok digunakan di medan perang. "Serta siap menerjang rawa dan gurun. Selain itu, kendaraan ini juga dipakai PBB di Libanon," ungkapnya.

Sedangkan kalau Komodo, lanjutnya, lebih pantas digunakan sebagai city battle. "Kendaraan jenis ini kalau di Indonesia dipakai oleh Polri untuk kendaraan taktis," tandasya.[ang]

(Inilah)

Boeing to Provide Integrated Logistics Support for Thales Australia Vehicle Prototypes

01 Agustus 2012

Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle (image : Hawkei)

BRISBANE, Queensland -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] subsidiary Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) will provide Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) during the next stage of development of Thales Australia's Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle - Light prototypes. The contract will be delivered under Stage 2 of the Manufactured and Supported in Australia option for the LAND 121 Phase 4 program.

Under the AU$3.5 million contract, BDA will deliver ILS services to the Thales team for six Hawkei prototypes and a trailer that will be delivered to the Australian government for further testing. During the 16-month prototype production and testing phase, BDA will work with Thales Australia to help increase the vehicles' long-term availability and maintainability, with the goal of reducing future support costs. This includes delivering development and training to operators, conducting logistics support analysis and providing logistic engineering support to the Thales design team.

"BDA and Thales Australia are a formidable team, and on this project we bring together the best of both companies -- BDA's leading in-country ILS expertise and Thales Australia's protected-vehicle design expertise," said Kim Gillis, managing director, BDA. "Major Australian Defence Force acquisition programs, such as Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control and Vigilare, have benefited from BDA's ILS services. We continue to provide operational lifecycle support for aircraft including classic Hornets, Super Hornets and the C-17 Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program."

"Boeing's ILS capabilities are second to none, and we have benefited significantly from their proficiency and close collaboration in this area," said Chris Jenkins, Thales Australia CEO. "The Hawkei is very much a team effort, and Boeing's involvement since the project's early days has enabled us to deliver innovative prototypes specifically designed to meet the current and future requirements of the Australian Defence Force."

(Boeing Australia)

Thailand Receives 48 Ukrainian Armored Personnel Carriers

24 Juli 2012

Royal Thai Army BTR-3E1 APC (photo : Thaifighterclub)

Thailand will soon receive another batch of 48 Ukrainian armored personnel carriers BTR-3E1 purchased under contracts 2006-2011. Informs "Interfax" referring to a source in the "Ukroboronprome."

The source said the agency will enter into the party line 27 BTR-3E1 armored car, and 21 special: three commanding armored personnel carriers, two medical, seven repair and recovery, as well as nine mortar. Completion of technical testing and signing the act of acceptance Ukrainian armored vehicles are expected on July 24-25.

By the end of 2012, Thailand will have at least 30 Ukrainian armored personnel carriers. A total of 2006-2011 contracts provide for delivery of the Thai side to the 2015 233 BTR-3E1 estimated cost of about $ 270 million.

In September 2011 Ukraine also agreed to supply Thailand 49 main battle tanks, "Hold", worth about $ 240 million.

BTR-3E1 is an improved version of the BTR-3E. Armored combat unit was "assault-ability" with a 30-mm cannon, machine gun, grenade launcher and anti-"Bars." In addition, the machine is equipped with German Deutz engine and automatic transmission, the American Allison. The most modern armored vehicle in service with Ukraine is currently the BTR-4.

(Lenta)

The First Two Upgraded AAV Undergo Tests

18 Juli 2012

AAVP-7 after upgrade by Chaiseri (all photos : AAV7 Battalion)

On July 5, 2012 Royal Thai Marines received first of two upgraded AAVP-7 amphibious assault vehicle (the Alligator).

Repair and improvement of the Alligator provided by Chaiseri. The first of two units to be tested for use on land and in water to meet the highest performance in the unit.

Royal Thai Marines operates 36 AAV-7 series amphibious assault vehicle from U.S., consist of AAVP-7A1, AAVR-7A1, and AAVC-7A1.

(Thai AAV Battalion)

Denel Inks R3.5 billion Deal with Malaysia

11 Juli 2012

Denel GI30 30mm canon (photo : cari)

Denel has signed a 340 million euro (R3.5 billion) contract with Malaysiato supply a range of turret and integrated weapon systems to be fitted onto 8 X 8 armoured infantry fightingvehicles. The deal has been several years in the making.

Zwelakhe Ntshepe, the Group Executive Business Development and Corporate Affairs of Denel, says this is the largest export contract in the company’s history and will result in a significant cash injection and job creation in the local industry. The turrets will be exported to Malaysia over a seven year period – with the first consignment ready for delivery this coming January.

Ntshepe says the final negotiations with Malaysia were concluded at the recent Defence Services Asia Exhibition held in Kuala Lumpur, together with their local partners DRB-Hicom (Deftech).

Denel Land Systems (DLS) CE Stephan Burger says his company will be responsible for a number of strategic components that have been designed and developed at its campus in Lyttelton:

· 69 x two man turrets fitted with the South African GI30 30mm main gun.

· 54 x missile turrets equipped with the GI30 30mm gun and Denel Dynamics Ingwe anti-tank missile system. The order also includes the supply of 216 laser-guided Ingwe missiles.

· 54 x remote control weapons systems.

Burger says the production of the first consignment of turrets is on schedule and will be delivered in January 2013 for trials by the Malaysian Army. The turrets and weapon systems will be integrated on the Malaysian Army’s new 8 X 8 vehicles which are based on the Pars armoured vehicle platforms from the Turkish company, FNSS.

Ingwe ATGM (photo : Army Recognition)

Through the contract Denel is participating in the Malaysian Economic Enhancement programme which entails the production and assembly of the turrets in Malaysia. The agreement provides a platform to transfer weapon system integration technology to Deftech in order to create a sustainable capability in Malaysia. Burger adds the contract opens the door to future industry cooperation between the two countries including on-going maintenance and future upgrades of the turrets.

Ntshepe reminds the manufacturing of the turret systems grew out of DLS’s development of the Badger infantry combat vehicle on behalf of the South African Army. The Badger, he says, meets the requirements of a modern army involved in both high-intensity warfare and peacekeeping operations and will replace the 30-year old Ratel as the mainstay of the mechanised infantry force.

Denel in a statement adds the Malaysian contract strengthens DLS’s reputation as a strategic hub of innovation and advanced manufacturing capabilities on the African continent. It will enable the company to retain skilled and highly-skilled engineers and artisans and attract a new generations of innovators.

Ingwe specification and detail (image : Denel)

Riaz Saloojee, the Denel Group Chief Executive says “I am excited by this contract as it confirms Denel’s position as a global player in the defence manufacturing industry and will lead to a growing interest from the international community in the quality and range of products and services produced by us.”

Deftech earmarked Denel as its technology partner in April 2010. The New Strait Times in Singaporeat the time reported Deftech would build 257 of the 8x8 vehicles for eight billion Malaysian ringit or 3.436 billion

Singapore

dollars (about ZAR18.5 billion).

Malaysian Minister of Defence Abdullah Bin Ahmad Badawi on April 20, 2010, handed over a Letter of Intent (LoI) to Deftech for the supply of vehicles at a ceremony at the 12th Defence Services Asia (DSA) Expo in Kuala Lumpur. Denel, in a media statement, at the time, said the letter served to confirm Malaysia’s intention to buy the vehicle over seven year period. Other technology partners selected for the programme include FNSS from Turkey for the PARS vehicle and Sapura Thales Electronics (STE) for the communication equipment on the vehicles.

Denel added Deftech “in turn handed over a LoI to Denel as a technology partner for the joint manufacture of turrets and for the systems integration of the programme.

(Defenceweb)

More Bushmasters for Army, Hawkei Development Proceeds

02 Juli 2012

Hawkei special operation vehicle variant (all photos : Thales Group)

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced the proposed acquisition of a further 214 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles for the Australian Defence Force.

Bushmasters have saved Australian lives in Afghanistan. The vehicle has proven to be very effective, providing Australian troops with mobility and protection, particularly against Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).

Thales Australia is currently manufacturing Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles at its factory in Bendigo. This manufacturing capability, and the skills of the workforce, is an important national security capability.

In December 2011, the Government announced that in order to retain critical skills in Bendigo it would explore the purchase of additional Bushmaster vehicles.

In March 2012, the Government announced it would spend more than $15.5 million to manufacture long lead components of the next tranche of Bushmaster vehicles from Thales Australia’s Bendigo factory.

This announcement is in addition to the purchase of 101 Bushmasters to support Australian Defence Force (ADF) operations in Afghanistan announced by the Government in May last year. It underlines the Australian Government’s commitment to the retention of critical skills in Australia’s defence industry.

The new Bushmaster vehicles will progressively replace the oldest Bushmasters in the present fleet and as well provide ongoing protected mobility for the command and control of our artillery.

Production of the additional Bushmaster vehicles will commence in October 2012. Production will be based on successive tranches of 50 vehicles with orders dependent on Thales meeting key milestones to develop Hawkei into a suitable vehicle for Project LAND 121 Phase 4.

This will provide for continued expertise at the Bendigo plant until the start of production of Thales Australia’s Hawkei vehicle under Project LAND 121 Phase 4.

LAND 121 Phase 4 is a $1.5 billion project to provide up to 1300 protected and unprotected light vehicles for Army. Thales Australia’s Hawkei has been selected as the preferred vehicle for the development and testing under Stage 2 of the Manufactured and Supported in Australia (MSA) option under LAND 121 Phase 4.

Following exhaustive testing and assessment of the MSA participants, Defence recommended the Hawkei vehicle as the most likely to meet the future capability and value for money requirements of the LAND 121 Phase 4 MSA option.

The next stage of Phase 4 will include funding for further development and testing including the manufacture of prototype vehicles.

Subject to successful testing of the vehicles, final Government approval of the LAND 121 Phase 4 project is expected in 2015. Production work could potentially commence in Australia as early as 2016.

In addition to ongoing development of the Hawkei, the Government and Defence continue to monitor progress of the United States’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program, which is another possible option for LAND 121 Phase 4. Australia has previously committed $43 million towards the Technology Development phase of the JLTV program.

The JLTV program is currently progressing towards the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase. Contract award and the formal commencement of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase is expected in mid 2012.

While the Government and Defence continue to monitor progress in the JLTV program, no further contribution or commitment has been made by Australia to enter the next phase of the JLTV Program.

(Aus DoD)

Ukraine, Thailand Considering Possibility of Joint Assembling of BTR-3E1 Vehicles

16 Juni 2012

Ukroboronprom and Defence Ministry of Thailand to discuss prospects for the joint assembly of Ukrainian BTR-3E1s in Thailand, as well as the possibility of instructing the Thai side on Ukraine's technology for the production of small-caliber ammunition. (photo : nou999 & manager)

Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai army General Prayuth Chan-ocha attended Ukraine's stand at the EUROSATORY-2012 international defence exhibition, which will take place in Paris until June 15, according to Ukrspecexport.

"While examining the prototype of Ukraine's new BTR-4 at the stand, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai army noted the high quality of Ukrainian armored vehicles that are exploited in Thailand," a representative from Ukrspecexport told Interfax-Ukraine.

The state company said that Head of state concern Ukroboronprom Dmytro Perehudov held a meeting with the management of the Defence Ministry of Thailand to discuss prospects for the joint assembly of Ukrainian BTR-3E1s in Thailand, as well as the possibility of instructing the Thai side on Ukraine's technology for the production of small-caliber ammunition.

Ukraine has been actively developing military and technical cooperation with Thailand and hopes for the successful promotion of its armored vehicles on the Asian arms market.

As reported, the amount of contracts for the supply to Thailand of armed vehicles, particularly Oplot main battle tanks and BTR-3E1 armored personnel carriers, which were signed in 2006-2011 and are currently being implemented, exceeds $500 million.

Ukraine will demonstrate at the EUROSATORY-2012 exhibition its best armored vehicles and highly-accurate ground-mounted weapon systems. The prototypes of BTR-4 armored personnel carriers, the Oplot tank, the Skif portable antitank guided missile launcher, and the Adros station for optical-electronic suppression will be presented on Ukraine's stand at the exhibition.

Visitors of the exhibition will also have an opportunity to examine one-fifteenth scale models of MT-LBR6 and BTR-3E1 armored personnel carriers, and Manhust radio location set for reconnaissance of ground-based, over-water, and low-flying targets.

EUROSATORY exhibition have been held under the aegis of the Defence Ministry of France since 1967 every two years, and is the only international defence exhibition dedicated only to ground security and defence.

(Kiev Post)

ST Kinetics and Paramount Group Announce Collaboration on Armoured Wheeled Vehicles

13 Juni 2012

ST Kinetics Terrex 8x8 (photo : Jane's)

ST Kinetics and Paramount Group today announced a strategic collaboration to market a family of high mobility armoured wheeled vehicles. Under the agreement, the two companies will pool their expertise to jointly market, manufacture and support a family of protected wheeled vehicles.

ST Kinetics and Paramount Group recognise that modern conflicts demand highly protected wheeled vehicles with superb mobility that can increase the survivability of the crew and ensure mission success. The collaboration, which brings together the strengths of these two companies, will address the market needs for such highly protected and vastly manoeuvrable vehicles. It will allow their respective customers to enjoy highly cost effective solutions through global best sourcing and localised through-life support.

Paramount Group Matador 4x4 (photo : Paramount)

Resulting from this collaboration is a comprehensive range of wheeled vehicles for military and homeland security applications. These include ST Kinetics’ highly manoeuvrable and network-enabled TERREX 8x8 Armoured Personnel Carrier, and Paramount Group’s mine-protected and highly mobile MBOMBE 6x6 Armoured Fighting Vehicle, MAVERICK 4x4 Internal Security Vehicle, MARAUDER 4x4 Wheeled Troop Carrier and MATADOR 4x4 Multi-role Mine Protected Vehicle.

"ST Kinetics and Paramount Group each has a proven track record in the design and development of land systems vehicles. This partnership allows us to bring together the reputable products of Paramount Group with our capabilities in systems integration and manufacturing to offer cost effective protected mobility solutions to our customers.” ~ SEW Chee Jhuen, President, ST Kinetics

"Our collaboration with ST Kinetics represents an invaluable springboard into the Asia-Pacific region for Paramount Group. We are both ambitious, innovative businesses which understand our customers’ needs and the changing demands of modern defence and peace-keeping. Our in-region partnership means that we can be very quick to market and very quick to respond to customers’ changing needs. ”~ Ivor ICHIKOWITZ, Executive Chairman, Paramount Group

(STengg/ASDNews)

Next stage for Hawkei Army Vehicle

04 Juni 2012

Two version of Hawkei prototype (all photos : Aus DoD)

Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Jason Clare today announced that the Government has allocated just over $38 million to further develop and test the next generation Hawkei Light Protected Mobility Vehicle.

The Hawkei is a mobile, 7-tonne fighting vehicle that offers a high level of protection for the soldiers inside it.

In December 2011 the Government announced that Thales Australia’s Hawkei had been selected as the preferred vehicle for the development and testing under Stage 2 of the Manufactured and Supported in Australia (MSA) option under LAND 121 Phase 4.

ThalesAustraliais currently manufacturing Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles at its factory inBendigo. This manufacturing capability, and the skills of the workforce, is an important national security capability which will be required for the production of the Hawkei.

Defence has now reached an agreement with ThalesAustraliato develop six prototype Hawkei vehicles for further testing. The first of these will be delivered later this year.

Throughout 2013, the Hawkei prototypes will undergo a range of testing and evaluation including user assessments, capability and reliability testing to evaluate the ability of the vehicle to deliver the capability required by Australian troops.

ThalesAustraliawill be required to meet technical performance, cost and schedule commitments in the development of the Hawkei vehicle. Progress in the development of the Hawkei will be assessed against a series of milestones that will determine the maturing design of the vehicle.

If Thales is successful in developing a suitable vehicle at an affordable cost in Stage 2, the Government will consider the merits of buying the Hawkei vehicles to meet Army’s Protected Mobility Vehicle (Light) requirement of LAND 121 Phase

Final Government approval of the project is expected to be able to be considered by 2015.

On current plans, manufacture of Bushmasters atBendigois expected to be completed before the end of 2013.

In order to retain critical skills inBendigowhile the design of the Hawkei is finalised and proven, the Government has agreed to explore the purchase of additional Bushmaster vehicles.

(Aus DoD)

Vietnam 'revival' Armored Vehicle BTR-152 Military Transport

04 Juni 2012

BTR-152 armored vehicles running tests after improvement and upgrading (photo : BaoDatViet)

The technical staff of the Institute of the military (General Engineering) has studied and successfully upgraded to improve armored vehicle BTR-152 military transport.

(DVO) Project "Advanced Research maneuverability of armored vehicles BTR-152 military transport to meet mission requirements in the new situation" attracted numerous participants interested, find out. This is one of eight projects were awarded and has very high practical value in Youth Awards creativity in the army in 2011 has been held.

"Carrying troops and armored vehicles BTR-152 Soviet previously produced, is equipped for a task unit combat readiness and mission A2 (subversive violence prevention and special situations ). Over the long term use, the current technical condition of vehicles has deteriorated somewhat, out of sync, affecting the quality of completed tasks. The requirements of new tasks, researchers need to improve maneuverability and reliability of vehicle operation. That's why I make this work "- Captain Nguyen Huy Truong, Department Increases - Armored, Technical Institute of the military (General Engineering) - Project manager said.

BTR-152 is one of the armored vehicles carrying troops, and be able to participate in the process of combat operations. Military vehicles have been used very effectively in the previous period.

However, compared with current mission requirements, the car was somewhat outdated. Work reliability is low, not high system specs. The engine of the motor vehicle is the older generation of small capacity, heavy armor, making the vehicle's own power is not high. Moreover, the mechanical drive system of the vehicle should not have assisted the team very difficult control, affect maneuverability.

In addition, when operating, vehicle BTR-152 large fuel consumption, the ability to protect crew and infantry on the car from above the limit for vehicles without roof steel. Vehicles do not have sufficient equipment for road lights, mirrors ... so it's difficult to move ...

After a period of study, the authors have chosen alternative Zil-123B engine and gearbox of the car with old engines and gearboxes new steering improvements from purely mechanical forces without the support steering system hydraulic upgrading suspension system, pneumatic system, electrical system enhances the load bearing capacity, stability of the vehicle while working.

In addition, the car was new roof design and installation of steel, lever rain and some lighting equipment, glass rear observation enhances the protection and convenience in battle and move on the type of terrain different.

Vehicle BTR-152 following improvements have been in trial operation of some units. Test results show that in general the car has many advantages Vietnamese than the original car.

Typically the higher capacity by 9.1% higher rate than 5.6%, stable operation, reliable ... In particular, the amount of reduced fuel consumption (the amount of actual fuel consumption from 60 to 70 liters xang/100km reduced by nearly 30 liters of oil diezel/100km, saving hundreds of thousands of operations per 100km). In addition, the car following improvements have beautiful form, convenient operation, very suitable for use in conditional units.

"Vehicle BTR-152 following improvements as" young "again. As a result the project has opened up the ability to upgrade and improve the entire vehicle BTR-152 is equipped in the Army, increasing shelf life, reduce the cost of imports, contributing to improve readiness military fight, "Captain Nguyen Huy Head shared.

(BaoDatViet)

Hibah 25 Tank LVT Korsel Tunggu Izin AS

24 Mei 2012

Indonesia telah menerima 10 LVT-7 hibah dari Korea dari rencana 35 unit (photo : dixie)

Jakarta, InfoPublik - Kembali Indonesia akan menerima hibah 25 tank amphibi Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT) dari Korea Selatan untuk digunakan oleh Korps Marinir TNI Angkatan Laut. Namun, prosesnya masih menunggu izin dari Amerika Serikat, pembuat tank tersebut.

"Hibah 25 unit alat tempur LVT itu harus mendapatkan izin dari Amerika Serikat, karena LVT itu merupakan buatan Amerika," jelas Panglima TNI Laksamana TNI Agus Suhartono usai mengikuti sidang Komite Kebijakan Industri Pertahanan (KKIP), di PT PAL Indonesia (Persero), Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Rabu (23/5).

Menurut Panglima TNI, Indonesia sebelumnya juga telah mendapatkan 10 unit LVT dari Korea Selatan, namun di Korsel masih ada 25 unit lagi yang masih layak digunakan dan dihibahkan. "Saat ini sedang diproses untuk mohon dihibahkan pada Indonesia tapi pelaksanaan hibah ini pun harus seizin Amerika. Kita masih menunggu keputusan dari Kemhan Korea dan Amerika Serikat apakah menyetujui untuk dihibahkan ke Indonesia atau tidak," kata Panglima.

Mengenai pengadaan alat utama sistem senjata (alutsista) di dalam negeri, Panglima TNI selaku anggota KKIP, mengatakan, PT PAL sebagai "Lead Integrator" sangat penting untuk diberikan dukungan dalam mewujudkan pembangunan kapal, baik Kapal Cepat Rudal (KCR), Perusak Kapal Rudal (PKR) maupun kapal angkut. "KCR 40M sudah selesai dibangun dan ada beberapa unit. PT PAL juga akan membangun 6 unit KCR-60M dan kapal 105 M, yakni PKR," katanya.

Terkait pembelian Tiga Kapal Selam Korea, Menteri Pertahanan, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, mengatakan, tiga unit kapal masih dalam proses pembangunan yang dilakukan oleh Korsel dan PT PAL. "Kapal selam pertama akan dilakukan oleh Korsel. Yang kedua separuh-separuh antara Korsel dan PT PAL dan ketiga dibangun di PT PAL. Ini harus dibahas kembali karena harus dilihat kesiapan PT PAL sendiri," katanya.

Pasalnya, kata Menhan yang juga selaku Ketua KKIP, peralatan untuk pembangunan kapal selam itu tidak mudah, sehingga harus terus dibicarakan, sementara proses dari pembuatan ini tetap berjalan.

Wakil Menteri Pertahanan, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin menyebutkan proyek kapal selam ini ada dua macam, yakni pengadaannya dan transfer of technology-nya. "Kalau pengadaannya kan sudah selesai dan kita telah kontrak. Ini akan berjalan sekaligus," tuturnya.

Namun, dalam ToT, ada tiga tahapan, yakni pembangunan kapal selam di Korea, separuh-separuh antara Korsel dan PT PAL, dan PT PAL sendiri. "Sejak fase pertama kita sudah melibatkan tenaga-tenaga teknis yang kita kirim dari Indonesia yakni PT PAL ke Korea. Yang menjadi tantangan apabila kita ingin masuk ke fase ketiga, infrastruktur yang ada di PT PAL harus dipersiapkan karena membangun kapal selam memiliki infrastruktur tersendiri dan yang paling penting, harus didukung oleh anggaran yang perlu dipersiapkan. Kemhan juga tengah membicarakan bagaimana kesiapan PT PAL yang terdiri dari Meneg bumn, dan tentunya yang ahli dalam kontrak Kemhan," urainya.(dry)

(Kominfo)

Thomas Electronics Complete ASLAV Turret Prototype

27 April 2012

ASLAV turret (photo : mheaust)

Sydney based aerospace & defence technology group Thomas Electronics of Australia has successfully completed the prototype turret assembly for the Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV) Crew Procedural Trainer (CPT) simulator project.

Thomas Electronics is acting as the major sub-contractor to Thales Australia on the project, which involves production of 9 ASLAV CPTs for use by the Australian Army.

William Hutchinson, Thomas Electronics’ CEO said that reaching this milestone was a major achievement for the project team.

“We are delighted to have successfully delivered the prototype turret assembly, on time and budget,” he said.

“Achievement of this milestone is a critical step for the project, significantly mitigating project risk.

“I am extremely pleased with how the project is progressing, and am particularly impressed with the high level of cooperation between the project’s supply chain partners.

“This is a great example of what Australian industry can deliver.”

The ASLAV CPTs provide a realistic training environment for ASLAV crews, and reduce the requirement to train with live ammunition in actual vehicles.

Completion of the prototype turret assembly is a major milestone for the ASLAV CPT project, as the turret assembly represents the most complex and intricate component of the CPT.

ASLAV CPT deliveries commence in early 2013 and will conclude in the second half of the same year.

There are currently over 250 ASLAVs in service with the Australian Defence Force.

(ADM)

Tata to Pitch Trucks to Malaysian Armed Forces

25 April 2012

Tata Motors with DRB Hicom at DSA 2012 introduces the 4x4 5t High Mobility Truck (basic from Tata's LPTA 715) for the Malaysian HANDALAN 3 tender, to replace the current HANDALAN 2. (photo : Miltech)

New Delhi — Vehicles major Tata Motors announced Monday that it has signed a cooperation agreement with a Malaysian firm to develop, promote and market the Indian company's high mobility military trucks for the Malaysian armed forces.

"Tata Motors and DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (Deftech), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, Malaysia, have signed a cooperation agreement to enable both Deftech and Tata Motors to develop, promote and market Tata Motors high mobility 4x4 trucks with payloads ranging from 2.5 tonnes to 5.0 tonnes for the armed forces of Malaysia," a Tata release said here.

In the initial stage, DEFTECH will be working on two of Tata Motors proven models -- LPTA 715 and LPTA 1623.

Tata 11623 4x4 3 ton payload (photo : Tata)

"These vehicles are suitable in various configurations including troop carriers, command post, ambulance, reconnaissance missions, as an armoured carrier communication shelter and others," the release said.

Tata Motors has been associated with the country's off-road defence and security forces since 1958 and has supplied over one lakh vehicles to the Indian military and paramilitary forces so far.

The company offers its products and services that not only meet the needs of the domestic market, but are also positioned to meet most stringent requirements across the world. Tata Motors exports its range of specialised defence vehicles to the South Asian, South East Asian and African regions.

Tata Motors also has multi-axle range such as 12x12, 8x8 and 6x6 trucks that it has started supplying to leading missile original equipment manufacturers across the world, the firm said.

The company is also a supplier of specialist vehicles for UN peacekeeping missions.

(NY DailyNews)

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