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TNI Kembali Akan Lakukan Uji Coba Rudal Yakhont

25 September 2012

Ujicoba penembakan rudal Yakhont pada April 2011 (photo : Keprifoto)

TNI AL Laksanakan Uji Coba Rudal dan Torpedo

TNI Angkatan Laut akan menggelar latihan perang laut secara besar-besaran dalam Armada Jaya XXXI/2012 di perairan Indonesia Kawasan Timur pada tanggal 25 September sampai 22 Oktober 2012. Latihan kali ini akan diikuti dengan pelaksanaan uji coba penembakan senjata strategis yang dimiliki TNI Angkatan Laut seperti rudal Yakhont, rudal Exocet MM 40, rudal C-802 serta penembakan Torpedo SUT (Surface and Underwater Target) dari Kapal Selam dan Kapal Atas Air dengan sasaran Kapal Permukaan.

Demikian diungkapkan Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut (Kasal) Laksamana TNI Soeparno dalam sambutannya yang dibacakan Wakasal Laksamana Madya TNI Marsetio, M.M. pada Upacara Pembukaan Geladi Posko Latihan Armada Jaya XXXI/12 tahun 2012, Selasa (25/9/2012) di Sekolah Staf dan Komando Angkatan Laut (Seskoal), Cipulir, Jakarta Selatan.

Lebih lanjut Kasal mengatakan, Latihan Armada Jaya merupakan latihan puncak TNI Angkatan Laut pada siklus latihan tahunan, yang bertujuan mengukur kesiapan operasi, dari hasil pembinaan kekuatan dan kemampuan seluruh komponen Sistem Senjata Armada Terpadu yang dilaksanakan Kotama dan Satuan Kerja di Jajaran TNI Angkatan Laut, sekaligus guna mendukung peningkatan kesiagaan operasi TNI, dalam rangka mengantisipasi serta menghadapi kemungkinan timbulnya ancaman yang dapat mengganggu kedaulatan Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia.

“Pelaksanaan uji coba penembakan senjata strategis yang dimiliki TNI Angkatan Laut merupakan kesempatan yang sangat baik, disamping untuk menguji kehandalan senjata peluru kendali dan torpedo yang kita miliki, juga merupakan ajang pengukuran penguasaan prosedur dan mekanisme proses penembakan oleh para pengawaknya serta menjadi bukti nyata tingkat profesionalisme prajurit TNI Angkatan Laut,” tegas Kasal.

Latihan akan dilaksanakan mulai dari Laut Jawa hingga puncaknya operasi amfibi berupa pendaratan Pasukan Pendarat Marinir di Sangatta, Kalimantan Timur. Seluruh kesenjataan TNI AL yang tergabung dalam SSAT yaitu kapal perang, pesawat udara, Marinir dan Pangkalan akan digelar pada latihan kali ini. Tidak kurang dari 35 kapal perang TNI AL dari berbagai jenis (Kapal Selam, Perusak Kawal Rudal, Kapal Cepat Rudal, Perusak Kawal, Angkut Tank, Buru Ranjau, Kapal Tanker dan Kapal Bantu Tunda) akan dikerahkan dan 10 di antaranya akan menembakkan peluru kendali. Latihan puncak yang melibatkan kurang lebih 5.500 personel ini juga mengerahkan 6 pesawat udara, 1 Batalyon Tim Pendarat Marinir beserta 93 kendaraan tempur Pasukan Pendarat.

Latihan Armada Jaya XXXI/12 dilaksanakan dua tahap, yaitu tahap persiapan dan tahap pelaksanaan. Tahap persiapan dilaksanakan kegiatan Geladi Posko tanggal 25 September sampai 2 Oktober 2012 di Seskoal. Sedangkan tahap pelaksanaan dilaksanakan kegiatan Geladi Lapangan atau Manuver Lapangan tanggal 9 sampai 22 Oktober 2012 di Laut Jawa dan Pantai Sangatta.

Sementara pada bagian lain Kasal menyampaikan bahwa pada tahun 2012 ini, sesuai dengan siklus Latihan TNI, akan dilaksakanan Latihan Gabungan TNI, sehingga Latihan Armada Jaya ini dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai latihan parsial guna menyongsong Latgab TNI 2012. “Untuk itu laksanakan latihan ini secara sungguh-sungguh dan serius sesuai dengan pentahapan latihan, ikuti proses perencanaan dan pemecahan masalah serta pengambilan keputusan sesuai dengan skenario latihan yang sudah disiapkan oleh komando latihan, pahami dan ikuti berbagai prosedur sesuai standar operasi yang sudah ditetapkan, cermati kehandalan berbagai piranti lunak pendukung guna memberikan masukan penyempurnaannya, kembangkan kreatifitas dan inovasi untuk mendapatkan ide-ide lebih meningkatkan efektifitas dan efisiensi dalam penggunaan kekuatan dan kemampuan TNI AL pada khususnya, serta TNI pada umumnya,” tegas Kasal.

Latihan Armada Jaya merupakan latihan puncak TNI AL dan dilaksanakan setiap tahun di wilayah yang berbeda, bahkan diusahakan seluruh pantai yang ada di Indonesia pernah dijadikan sebagai daerah latihan. Dengan menggelar latihan di daerah tersebut akan menjadi salah satu referensi bagi TNI AL, jika sewaktu-waktu dibutuhkan operasi sebenarnya. Armada Jaya XXXI/2012 merupakan yang ketiga kalinya dilaksanakan di Sangatta, yang pertama pada tahun 2005. Sedangkan tahun 2007 latihan terbesar TNI AL dilaksanakan di Kaimana, Papua serta tahun 2008 di Pantai Banongan dan tahun 2009 di Pantai Banyuwangi, Situbondo Jawa Timur.

Kesuksesan latihan ini merupakan salah satu indikator bahwa TNI AL siap mempertahankan kedaulatan dan keutuhan NKRI dari setiap ancaman di manapun dan kapanpun.

(TNI AL)

Night Flight Training for Su-30MK2V Fighter

24 September 2012

Preparing night flight on Su-30MK2 at 923 Regiment (photo : VTC News, Giaoduc)

Recently, the Regiment 923 fighter successfully conducted the flight night on new fighter Su-30MK2V.

After the preparation process on all sides, the middle of September, the 923rd Regiment (371st Division, Air Defense - Air Force) held the first night on the aircraft Su-30MK2V.

Monitor and direct flight training mission at night Regiment Major General Do Minh Tuan, deputy commander of the Air Defense - Air Force.

Board flight was a success, reaching 100% of the plan.

Major General Do Minh Tuan congratulate and commend the efforts of the officers and soldiers of the Regiment 923, and requests the next time, the regiment continued efforts to improve the quality of training and perform tasks on duty combat aircraft.

(VTC News)

ATM Lancar Penembakan Misil dan Roket Secara Bersepadu

21 September 2012

Suasana latihan Eksesais ANGSA 7/2012 (all photos : TLDM)

Angkatan Tentara Malaysia (ATM) telah berhasil meluncurkan penembakan misil dan roket secara terpadu di Perairan Selat Malaka Utara sekitar jam 10 hingga 11 pagi tadi. Penembakan yang diluncurkan dari platform penembak yang berbeda ini berhasil mengenai sasaran permukaan pada jarak dan kecepatan yang diprogram.

Dalam penembakan tadi pagi, Angkatan Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) telah meluncurkan misil jenis Exocet MM40 dari Kapal Diraja (KD) LEKIU dan misil jenis Sea Skua dari helikopter TLDM jenis Super Lynx. Angkatan Udara Diraja Malaysia (TUDM) pula telah meluncurkan misil tipe Maverick dan Harpoon dari pesawat tempur F/A-18D. Sementara itu, tim 51 Resimen Artileri Kerajaan Angkatan Darat Malaysia (TDM) pula telah meluncurkan Sistem Roket Lancar Berganda Astros II dari situs penembakan di Tanjung Antu, Segari, Perak. Semua penembakan ini telah berhasil mengenai tepat dan menghancurkan target.

Penembakan terpadu ATM ini telah diluncurkan selama Eksesais ANGSA 7/2012 yang melibatkan tiga layanan, Darat, Laut, dan Udara yang dimulai dari 10 hingga 28 Sep 12. Penembakan secara terpadu ini dilaksanakan dalam upaya meningkatkan latihan secara bersama (joint) antara ketiga layanan. Selain itu, penembakan ini digabungkan sebagai langkah penghematan secara kemitraan biaya dalam operasi penembakan.

Penembakan terpadu ini melibatkan aset bantuan ketiga layanan sebagai unsur untuk pembersihan area, tim penyediaan sasaran, rekaman dan analisis. Antara aset dan unsur TLDM lain yang terlibat adalah KD Mahawangsa, KD PAHANG, KD TERENGGANU, KD LAKSAMANA Hang Nadim, KD MAHAMIRU, KTD PENYU, Bot Tempur CB 90, Tim Penyelam, Weapon Trial and Assesment Team (WTAT) dan helikopter Fennec. Sementara aset TUDM lain yang terlibat adalah pesawat Su-30MKM, pesawat CN-235, pesawat B-200T dan C-130. Unit TUDM yang terlibat adalah 51 Resimen Artileri Royal.

Keberhasilan penembakan misil dan roket terpadu ATM ini telah sekali lagi membuktikan bahwa kesiagaan aset ATM selalu di tingkat yang tinggi dalam mempertahankan kedaulatan negara. Ia juga sekaligus menempatkan ATM antara pasukan Angkatan Bersenjata yang wajar disegani di kawasan ini.

Panglima Angkatan Laut Laksamana Tan Sri Abdul Aziz bin Ja’far, Panglima Angkatan Udara, Jenderal Tan Sri Dato Sri Rodzali bin Daud TUDM, Wakil Panglima Angkatan Darat, Letnan Jenderal Dato’ Hasbullah bin Hj Mohd Nawawi dan Panglima Angkatan Bersama, Laksamana Madya Dato’ Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman bin Hj Ahmad Badaruddin, Panglima Operasi Udara Dato’ Seri Mohd Ackban bin Hj Abdul Samad TUDM dan Panglima Armada Laksamana Madya Dato’ Abdul Hadi bin A. Rashid hadir menyaksikan penembakan ini dari platform kapal KD Mahawangsa di Perairan Selat Malaka.

(TLDM)

Royal Brunei Navy Ships at Down Under for Exercies Kakadu 2012

03 September 2012

HTMS Rattanakosin 441, KDB Darulaman 08, KRI Frans Kaisiepo 368 (photo : Brunei Mindef)

AUSTRALIA – KDB DARULAMAN which departed Brunei on 20 August 2012 is currently in action with some other seven foreign navies in Down Under Australia. Exercise KAKADU 2012 is one of the largerst Australian International Maritime exercise conducted at he Northern Territory sea area. This year Navies from France, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei took part in one of the most significant multi lateral naval engagement in the region.

This year, the Exercise is aimed at developing the interoperability of multilateral operations as well as the ability to work with international naval forces in maritime security exercise and activities and will test the effectiveness of participating navies in simulated warfare at sea. For Royal Brunei Navy, this sort of naval interaction is not only a life opportunity but an absolute gain in core competency and valuable exposure for all officers and men on combat platform . With its new platform in service, namely the DARUSSALAM Class patrol boats, our Bruneian naval operator need to prove theselves as competent and efficient seafeares. Joint naval interation with other navies also promotes our defence diplomacy interest.

The Officiating Ceremony of Exercise KAKADU 2012 took place onboard Royal Australia Navy frigates HMAS PERTH and HMAS WARRAMUNGA. The opening ceremony was officiated by Rear Admiral T.Barret, Commander of Australian Fleet.

KDB DARULAMAN along with other participating ships and aircraft will commence the eleven-day period sea phase exercise, which begin on the 2nd September 2012. As reported by the Commanding Officer of KDB DARULAMAN, Lt Col (L) Pg Mohammad bin Pg Hj Damit, his officers and men onboard KDB DARULAMAN are in good shape and spirit to meet the exercise challenges. KDB Darulaman is due to arrive home on the 24 September 2012.

(Brunei Mindef)

'Serangan' di Kota Belud

24 Agustus 2012

Antara peralatan senjata yang digunakan oleh 3 RAMD dalam demonstrasi di Kota Belud, Sabah baru-baru ini. (photo : Utusan)

SUASANA perbukitan di Tapak Tembak 6 di Kota Belud, Sabah pada pagi itu amat indah. Di utara, Laut China Selatan terhampar kebiruan mendamaikan pandangan, sedangkan di selatannya megah berdiri Kinabalu diselaputi awan putih bersih.

Dentuman senjata jenis Carl Gustav membuatkan keheningan pagi itu itu semakin bingit. Bola api deras meluncur ke arah sasaran yang terletak beberapa kilometer nun di atas bukit dan sasaran itu meledak, lalu angin menyebarkan bau bahan api ke udara.

Malahan beberapa jenis senjata bantuan seperti HMG, LMG, AGL, mortar dan beberapa jenis lagi telah dipertontonkan kemampuannya dalam menembak sasaran yang jauh.

Sebelum tembakan daripada senjata-senjata bantuan itu, demonstrasi pada pagi itu dimulai oleh kumpulan penembak tepat 3 Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja (RAMD).

Di khemah kenamaan yang agak tinggi berhampiran tembakan itu berasal, Yang Dipertua Negeri Sabah, Tun Juhar Mahiruddin bersama isterinya Toh Puan Norlidah RM Jasni beserta rombongan sedang menyaksikan demonstrasi itu.

G-Wagon dilengkapi dengan AGL (photo : Militaryphotos)

Turut berada di lokasi ialah Panglima Briged Kelima Infantri Malaysia, Brigedier Jeneral Datuk Abdul Halim Abdul Jalal bersama dengan pegawai-pegawai tertinggi tentera yang lain.

Sebelum acara di Tapak Tembak 6 berakhir, Tun Juhar dipelawa untuk mencuba sendiri senjata-senjata bantuan itu antaranya senjata AGL (Automatic Gun Launcher) dari G-wagon sambil dibantu oleh Abdul Halim.

Beliau begitu tenang melepaskan tembakan dari atas kenderaan tersebut dan berhasil mengenai sasaran walaupun dilihat agak payah bagi mereka yang kurang latihan dalam bidang ketenteraan.

Program tersebut merupakan Demonstrasi Tembakan Senjata Bantuan dan Persendirian Bersama Juhar yang mempamerkan pelbagai jenis senjata berat dari Batalion 3 RAMD yang berpangkalan di Lok Kawi.

Prajurit membawa senjata Carl Gustav (photo : USNavy)

Menurut Abdul Halim, latihan tersebut membabitkan RAMD dan dibantu oleh pasukan 507 Askar Wataniah itu mempamerkan tembakan seksyen, tembakan platun dan tembakan senjata bantuan.

Katanya, antara tujuan aktiviti tersebut dianjurkan ialah untuk mengeratkan hubungan antara pemimpin, terutamanya Juhar dengan angkatan tentera dan berharap beliau dapat melihat sendiri kehidupan dan latihan di kawasan latihan khususnya di daerah ini.

"Bukan itu sahaja, kita turut memperlihatkan bahawa kita terus menerus berlatih untuk menghadapi sebarang kemungkinan dan bukan duduk di kem sahaja untuk menunggu arahan," tegasnya.

Program tersebut merupakan antara tugas terakhir Abdul Halim sebagai Panglima Briged Kelima Infantri Malaysia yang berpangkalan di Lok Kawi sebelum berpindah Kementerian Pertahanan, Kuala Lumpur, sebagai Pengarah Pengurusan Latihan di Markas Latihan Tentera Darat.

(Utusan)

Harpoon Block II Firing a First for Navy Capability

22 Agustus 2012

An upgraded Harpoon Block II missile is launched successfully from HMAS Perth off the United States coast. (all photos : RAN)

Navy’s high end war fighting capability has been given a major boost, with the successful firing of a Harpoon Block II Missile.

The missile was fired at a land target at the United States Missile Range Facility at Point Mugu California from HMAS Perth during the Anzac Class Frigate’s recent deployment to the United States.

Commodore Warfare, CDRE Stuart Mayer says the importance of the test firing shouldn’t be understated.

“These firings significantly increase the versatility and potency of one of the Navy's key weapons systems,’ CDRE Mayer told Navy News.

“We now have the ability to conduct long range attacks against land targets or ships operating in the littoral space. The demonstration of this capability and the successful upgrade of the ship’s systems to accommodate the advanced harpoon missile make a great contribution to Navy’s ability to project power to fight and win at sea and support forces ashore.”

The firings were planned in detail by the recently formed Australian Maritime Warfare Centre (AWMC), which operates from Garden Island, Sydney. The AMWC is the centre of extensive maritime warfare subject matter expertise and corporate knowledge. A specialist weapons test team from the AMWC embarked in Perth to oversee the firings.

Commanding Officer HMAS Perth CAPT Mal Wise says the firing was a major highlight for his crew. “We launched the first harpoon against a land-based target and the second against a moored target very close to the beach. Both missiles hit their marks, “CAPT Wise said.

“We knew we were playing a key role in what was a very significant event. There was a lot at stake. So when we received confirmation that the Missile had hit the target, the team was very excited and more than a little relieved. This success represents a great deal of hard work and focused effort by the Crew of Perth”

The firing is the culmination of two inter-related projects. Project C 1348 Phase A sought to deliver a Harpoon firing capability to Anzac Class Frigates. Joint Project One Phase R aimed to upgrade the Harpoon to a Block Two Standard.

Prior to the firings, HMAS Perth completed the first phase of an upgrade to improve her weapon systems and sensor arrays. The improvements under the Anti-Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) upgrade include a new Australian designed and built digital Active Phased Array Radar and increased performance for the existing combat management system. On 28 November 2011 the Government announced that the ASMD upgrade would be fitted to all Anzac Class frigates over the next five years.

HMAS Aruntais the second ship to undergo the ASMD conversion which began at BEA Henderson in Western Australia in April this year.

(RAN)

NFNL Conducts Naval Exercise

18 Agustus 2012

PF-15 and PF-11 docked together (photo : Azkals-pdff)

The Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL), the operational Command of the Philippine Navy in Northern Luzon has just concluded the conduct of a small-scale Naval Exercise code-named SAGEX 02-12 last August 14 to 16, 2012 at the waters of West Philippine Sea.

The Naval Exercise aims to test the capability of naval vessels under NFNL in conducting naval operations at sea under adverse and heavy weather and sea conditions to accomplish its Territorial Defense Mission in protecting Philippine territorial waters.

The scenario is based on the concept of maneuvers along critical sea lanes of the West Philippine Sea and it involved the conduct of Patrol, Simulated Tracking of Targets and Interdiction and capped by live firing exercises.

More than one hundred (100) Sailors and Marines, and three (3) naval vessels namely the BRP GREGORIO DEL PILAR (PF15), BRP RAJAH HUMABON (PF11) and BRP LIBERATO PICAR (PG-377), participated in the exercise under Naval Task Force (NTF) 11.

(PhilippinesNavy)

RSAF's F-15SG, G550-AEW Debut in Pitch Black 2012

14 Agustus 2012

The Republic of Singapore Air Force's F-15SG fighter aircraft (right) flying in formation with the Royal Australian Air Force's F-18A fighter aircraft ((left) during Exercise Pitch Black 2012. (photo : Sing Mindef)

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) sent six F-15SGs and a Gulfstream 550 airborne early warning (G550-AEW) aircraft for the first time to Exercise Pitch Black, from 27 Jul to 16 Aug. Held in Darwin, Australia, the multilateral air combat exercise is conducted once every two years and hosted by Australia.

Besides the RSAF, other participants include the Indonesian Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), the Royal New Zealand Air Force, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), the United States Air Force, and the United States Marine Corps.

On the RSAF's objectives at this year's exercise, RSAF exercise director Senior Lieutenant Colonel Lim Chee Meng said: "Through working together with the other platforms from the other participating air forces, we hope to establish greater understanding and interoperability with them."

He added: "Exercise Pitch Black is a very complex and high-end training exercise which has provided some very interesting and challenging air combat opportunities for our airmen. It allows for more realistic training to hone their skills and bring out the best in them."

One of the six F-15SGs participating in multilateral air exercise for the first time. (photo : Sing Mindef)

The exercise, which comprises day and night air combat operations and air-to-air refuelling missions, involves about 2,500 personnel and 100 aircraft. Besides the F-15SGs and the G550-AEW, the RSAF sent eight F-16C/D fighter aircraft and a KC-135R air-to-air refuelling tanker.

Said RSAF pilot Captain Max Ng: "With the greater airspace available here (in Darwin), we are able to try out new tactics. This has definitely provided us with the opportunities to explore challenging air combat scenarios for our air and ground crew. By putting together all these elements in this exercise, we are able to sharpen our operational readiness and combative edge."

On the RSAF's part in the exercise, RAAF's exercise director, Group Captain Mike Kitcher said: "We find it very easy to operate with the RSAF and, obviously, we value their participation."

The RSAF has been participating in the exercise since 1990. Exercise Pitch Black also highlights the professional cooperation between the RSAF and the other exercise participants.

(SingMindef)

Super Hornet Debut at Exercise Pitch Black

14 Agustus 2012

F/A-18F Super Hornet, Wedgetail AEW&C, and Hawk 128 during Pitch Black Exercise 2012 (all photos : Aus DoD)

The Super Hornet multi-role fighters of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. 1 Squadron are making their Exercise Pitch Black debut appearance.

Nine Super Hornets are operating alongside other RAAF aircraft and international participants for the exercise.

Commanding Officer No. 1 Squadron, Wing Commander Murray Jones, said the Super Hornet had brought Air Force a tremendous increase in capability at Exercise Pitch Black.

“For the first time, No. 1 Squadron has come to Exercise Pitch Black with a true multi-role capability,” WGCDR Jones said.

“Unlike the F-111 previously operated by No. 1 Squadron, the Super Hornet can fly missions which combine air-to-air against enemy fighters and air-to-surface strike against ground targets.”

The Super Hornet is equipped with advanced electronics systems which include the APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. This provides a continuous picture of the battlespace, whereas older mechanically-steered radars would ‘sweep’ a radar beam over the same area.

“Missions at Pitch Black can involve 60 to 80 aircraft, so it’s critical we have an uninterrupted view of what is happening in the battle space,” WGCDR Jones said.

“The coverage of the AESA radar, combined with an excellent data-link system, means that the Pilot and Weapons System Officer can have constant situational awareness of what is happening all around them, and can conduct near simultaneous air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks when required.”

The power of the Super Hornet is further extended when operating alongside other aircraft like the Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, which can provide a continuous radar feed to other aircraft.

RTAF also take part in this exercise and sends their F-16A/B (photo : Aus DoD)

“With the information shared from the Wedgetail, it is almost as if they are an extension of our airplane,” WGCDR Jones said.

Exercise Pitch Black 12 will be completed by August 17. Air Force expects to declare Full Operational Capability for the Super Hornet in December.

(Aus DoD)

Air Force Tanker Conducts its First Multi-National Exercise

11 Agustus 2012

RAAF KC-30A during Pitch Black Exercise 2012 (all photos : Aus DoD)

The Royal Australian Air Force has deployed its newest aircraft, the KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport, to RAAF Base Townsville for Exercise Pitch Black 12.

This deployment is the first multi-national exercise for the KC-30A, which is designed to perform airborne refuelling.

Measuring 58 metres in length and with a wingspan of 60 metres, the KC-30A is a heavily-modified Airbus A330 airliner.

Wing Commander Geoff Fox, Commanding Officer of No. 33 Squadron, said this deployment was a step towards bringing the KC-30A to an initial operational capability later this year.

“While we have a limited level of involvement in Pitch Black, we are conducting this deployment away from our home base to help prepare for future exercises and operations,” Wing Commander Fox said.

The KC-30A will transit to the Northern Territory skies to conduct refuelling with aircraft in the exercise.

It will unreel a hose-and-drogue from a wing-mounted pod, which is ‘plugged’ by a refuelling probe on a RAAF F/A-18 Hornet – with both aircraft travelling in formation at more than 500 kilometres per hour.

“We can take off from a base and fly to a position 1800 kilometres away, and remain in that airspace for four hours with 50 tonnes of fuel available for other aircraft,” Wing Commander Fox said.

“In a big country like Australia, we are an extremely important capability for helping other aircraft to do their job.

“Future Pitch Black exercises will see the KC-30A refuelling more aircraft, including the Super Hornet, Wedgetail, and some of our international partners,” Wing Commander Fox said.

The first two KC-30As were delivered to Air Force in mid-2011. Delivery of all five aircraft will be completed by late 2012.

The KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport carries around 100 tonnes of fuel most of which can be offloaded to other aircraft.

(Aus DoD)

Torpedo on Track for Navy

04 Agustus 2012

Royal Australian Navy Electronic Technicians prepare to fit the MK46 torpedo to the RAN Seahawk in preparation for the air launched torpedo exercise during Exercise RIMPAC 2012. (photo : RAN)

HMAS Darwin has successfully exercised complex ship and air launched torpedo delivery during the multinational maritime exercise RIMPAC 2012.

Firing one MK46 torpedo from Darwin and two Mk46 torpedos from embarked S-70B-2 Seahawk “Valkyrie”, Darwin demonstrated a combined ability to detect and counter a simulated submarine contact.

The seven-metre, 2700 pound MK-30 Mod 1 target, is a fully programmable underwater vehicle which simulates characteristics of a modern submarine.

A Sikorsky S70B-2 Seahawk helicopter firing a Mk 46 torpedo (photo : tormentor4555)

Two serials also involved a Canadian CH-124 Sea King from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Algonquin, as well as air support from the United States and Japan.

Leading Seaman Combat Systems Operator Nicholas Miller who launched Darwin’s torpedo, said it was a career highlight.

“I was on HMAS Newcastle during RIMPAC 2010 when they successfully launched a torpedo and thought that it would be the only time I would be involved,” LS Miller said.

Mk-30 Mod 1 mobile underwater target (photo : ceros)

“Returning again and being actually able to fire the torpedo, for me was a privilege. I was both excited and relieved that it was a success – all the training and hard work for the team involved in the process paid off.”

Tactical Coordinator for Valkyrie Sub Lieutenant Tim Craig, also conducted a career first when he released the Mk46 torpedo from the helicopter.

“Conducting a simulated ASW (anti-submarine warfare) battle was a great experience to practise our core business,” Sub Lieutenant Craig said.

HMAS Darwin (photo : Aus DoD)

“Because we are an ASW squadron, RIMPAC provided us with a chance to practise our proficiencies in weapon delivery, in a layered attack with contribution from multiple partners. It was an awesome experience.”

Commanding Officer of HMAS Darwin, Commander Brian Schlegel, who also commanded and coordinated the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) serial for two ships and five aircraft, said it highlighted the professionalism and capability of Darwin’s personnel to work effectively with our partners.

“This was a significant achievement for the crew of HMAS Darwin, we achieved our objective of three torpedo engagements with successful results,” Commander Schlegel said.

“The serials highlighted great teamwork – our people ensured the safe undertaking of weapons delivery, effective communication, coordination of procedures for both the helicopter and the ship launches, all while working with our coalition partners Canada, Japan and the United States.”

(RAN)

HMAS Perth Tests Air Warfare Weapons During RIMPAC 2012

31 Juli 2012

HMAS Perth used the recently-installed phased array missile defence radar to launch two evolved sea sparrow surface to air missiles (ESSM) to hit targets during Exercise Rim of the Pacific RIMPAC-2012. (photo : Aus DoD)

Exercise tests upgraded missile defence system

HMAS Perth has completed an advanced air warfare weapons event during a multinational firing serial at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012, the world’s largest maritime exercise in Hawaii.

HMAS Perth joined HMAS Darwin in a six-ship formation with Canadian and US ships that conducted a coordinated ‘defence’ of the group against multiple target drones that flew realistic profiles against the ships.

Perth fired two evolved sea sparrow missiles at two of the four targets and employed the Australian-designed Nulka anti-missile systems to decoy another, while the US ships fired the SM 2 missile at the remaining targets.

The Commander of Australia’s RIMPAC Contingent, Commodore Stuart Mayer, said the firings mark the culmination of more than a year of painstaking planning by the ship and the Australian Maritime Warfare Centre team.

“This firing was a keystone event in demonstrating the RAN’s ability to operate with our closest allies in the most challenging of warfare situations,” Commodore Mayer said.

“Success and defeat are managed in seconds when it comes to winning the fight at sea. Perth’s team has been put to a tough test and excelled. I am very proud of what they have achieved.”

While firings of this complexity take time to analyse, initial reports suggest outstanding results which marks another important achievement for Australia’s first upgraded Anzac-class frigate.

Perthhas recently completed the Anti Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) upgrade which included the installation of an Australian-designed CEAFAR radar which is a cutting-edge phased array radar, as well as an upgraded combat system.

Perth’s Commanding Officer Captain Mal Wise said that the firings put the new system to a rigorous test and was one in which the ship and crew performed to an outstanding standard.

“This was a complex test of the CEAFAR radar and it has proven itself beyond expectations,” Captain Wise said.

“What we accomplished today is a win not only for the RAN but also for Australia’s defence industry.”

(Aus DoD)

Exercise Pitch Black 12 takes off in Northern Territory

27 Juli 2012

RAAF F/A-18 Classic Hornet with TNI AU Su-27SKM and Su-30MK2 (all photos : Aus DoD)

Up to 100 military aircraft will be in the Northern Territory from July 27 until August 17 as the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) hosts international partners for Exercise Pitch Black 12.

With 2200 participants coming from across Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, New Zealand and the United States, Exercise Pitch Black will be held from RAAF Bases Darwin and Tindal.

Air Commander Australia, Air Vice Marshal Mel Hupfeld, said the biennial exercise would this year feature a mix of first-time and returning participants, making it the most advanced in the event’s 22-year history.

“For the first time at Exercise Pitch Black, Australia will be fielding the Super Hornet, Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning and Control aircraft, and KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport,” he said.

“The Indonesian Air Force will make its debut appearance at Exercise Pitch Black 12, and we’re very excited to see it attend with its Sukhoi Flanker fighter aircraft.

“Singapore has been a regular participant and will this year bring its F-15SG Eagle and Gulfstream G550 Conformal Airborne Early Warning aircraft,” AVM Hupfeld said.

Participants at Exercise Pitch Black 12 will utilise massive military training areas near Bradshaw and Delamere to practice offensive counter air and offensive air support operations with large formations of foreign aircraft.

“Regionally and geographically, the Northern Territory is ideally placed for exercise participants to bring together large formations of aircraft to conduct complex operations,” AVM Hupfeld said.

“Conducting Exercise Pitch Black 12 is a massive undertaking, not just for aircrews and maintainers but also for the planning that is involved.”

During Exercise Pitch Black 12, Air Force will conduct a handling display with an F/A-18 ‘Classic’ Hornet over Mindil Beach Markets on August 9. An Open Day at RAAF Base Darwin will be held on August 11 for the Darwin community.

“Air Force has a deep bond with the Northern Territory extending back to 1938, and holding these events is our way of extending a sincere thank you to the public for its support,” AVM Hupfeld said.

(Aus DoD)

HMAS Farncomb Celebrates Successful Sinking at RIMPAC

24 Juli 2012

Former United States Navy Ship Kilauea breaks apart and sinks following a torpedo attack from the Collins Class submarine HMAS Farncomb, on the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) off Hawaii, during RIMPAC 2012. HMAS Farncomb fired a Mark 48 Torpedo into the Kilauea's hull, striking the ship below the bridge. (all photos : Aus DoD)

The Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Collins Class submarine HMAS Farncomb has successfully sunk a target ship, the 12,106-tonne former USNS (United States Navy Ship) Kilauea in Hawaii.

Farncomb, a Collins Class submarine, fired one Mark 48 Torpedo and achieved a hit just below the bridge of the ship as part of a sinking exercise, or “SINKEX,” at Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2012.

The former USNS Kilauea broke into two parts and sank about 40 minutes later.

The submarine’s Commanding Officer, Commander Glen Miles, said the firing is a significant milestone for both himself and his 60-strong crew.

“This is the result of professionalism and teamwork,” Commander Miles said.

“Those of us who drive these boats know that the Collins’ weapons systems are among the most capable in the world.”

Australiais among 22 nations attending Exercise RIMPAC that includes six submarines and 40 surface ships participating in a realistic maritime warfare scenario.

Australian soldiers from 1 RAR are also participating in the amphibious aspect of the exercise, alongside US Marines. RAAF AP-3C Orions and a Wedgetail aircraft are also providing air support.

Australia’s contingent commander, Commodore Stuart Mayer, said RIMPAC provided the ADF with a realistic, high tech and challenging training opportunity.

HMAS Farncomb (photo : jigar)

“HMAS Farncomb’s success reminds us yet again of the invaluable role submarines play in modern warfare,” Commodore Mayer said.

“RIMPAC allows us to train with our allies for a worst case scenario in a real life environment.”

The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC, provides a unique training opportunity helping participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.

RIMPAC 2012 will conclude on 3 August 2012.

(Aus DoD)

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