Indonesian Defense Industry

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 

Ministry of Defense and PT DI discuss the progress of the KFX/IFX fighter jet program​



Friday, November 8, 2024 19:04 WIB

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.


Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Defense (Ministry of Defense) of the Republic of Indonesia and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) discussed the progress of the Indonesian and South Korean cooperation fighter (KFX/IFX) KF-21 Boramae, which is one of the 10 priority programs of the national defense industry.

At the Office of the Ministry of Defense, Jakarta, Friday, President Director of PT DI Gita Amperiawan reported the development of the program to the Acting (Plt.) Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia Maj. Gen. Tri Budi Utomo.

"The point in this program, Indonesia, especially the national defense industry, must be of maximum benefit," said Gita Amperiawan when contacted in Jakarta on Friday, answering questions about the content of the meeting in the Ministry of Defense.

PT DI, in the KFX/IFX program, is a defense industry appointed by the Government of Indonesia as a beneficiary of the assets (IIP) of the prototype KF-21 Boramae fighter jet.

Plt. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, in an official broadcast of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense confirmed in Jakarta, Friday, said he would immediately report to the leadership about the progress of the KFX / IFX program.

"Thank you Mr. Gita, we have got all input and we will report it soon. Hopefully get a positive response," said Plt. Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense to the Director of PT DI in the meeting.

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense as the representative of the Government of Indonesia adjusts its contribution to the cooperation project to build KF-21 fighter aircraft made by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) with the Government of South Korea. The contribution given by Indonesia also to the KFX / IFX project is currently 600 billion won or around Rp6.95 trillion from the initial commitment of 1.6 trillion won or around Rp18.5 trillion.

Regarding the adjustment, Gita said PT DI is currently focused on preparing its ability to participate in mass production of 4.5 KFX/IFX/KF-21 Boramae.

"It has to be serious in the future we have the ability in the field of prouction of Fighter aircraft. So, whatever the program is in various types of assets, the goal is only one, how PT DI is able in the future to build Fighter," said Gita Amperiawan when met at his office, Bandung, West Java, September 27, 2024.

He continued PT DI aim to engage in final assembly, test flight, certification, then maintenance and repair (MRO) KF-21 Boramae fighter jets the result of the cooperation of RI-South Korea (KFX/IFX) when the prototype of the aircraft entered the mass production stage.

“PT DI is preparing to be able to. That was the first one. Second, PT DI needs to compile all achievements with that cost so that the costs that have been incurred by the government for this KFX program are indeed useful (worthy). Our accountability to the nation from budget spending for KFX is being prepared," said Gita Amperiawan.

In a separate opportunity, Head of the Bureau of Public Relations of the General Secretariat of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia TNI Brigadier General of TNI Adrian Sumantha when asked about the KFX / IFX of the assets received by Indonesia after the adjustment of the contribution said the Government of the Republic of Indonesia is currently negotiating the cooperation between the technology of the fighter making cooperation project after the adjustment.

"There are several technology transfers (ToT) will be obtained from the joint development cooperation of KFX / IFX fighter aircraft, namely the production capability of how to design, build fighter aircraft, make some components including wings, tails, some parts Body rear of the aircraft, and some pylon/adapter for weaponry and sensors, performing Final assembly (final assembly), test flight, and re-certification for IFX aircraft," said Karo Public Relations Setjen Kemhan RI when contacted in Jakarta on August 20, 2024.

He continued the ToT targeted by the Government of Indonesia in the joint project also related to the capabilities of operations and maintenance, which includes Integrated Logistic Log, Support, KFX/IFX fighter aircraft maintenance, development of exercise systems for pilots and technicians, as well as the ability to solve problems (troubleshooting) when operational.

Then, the ability to modify and Upgrading, that is to do integration design and re-certification of Unique requirements in the form of drag chute, external Fuel Tank, and water-refueling, and integrate new armament systems, avionics, sensors, and electronics," Edwin continued.

Reporters: Genta Tenri Mawangi

 
Rocket development is conducted in this place, lead by Hijabi woman.

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
Latest F16 being upgraded and refurbished in Indonesia
The refurbishment work will extend the Indonesian F16 life into another 8000 hours flying.

1731299478412.jpeg
1731299507297.jpeg
 
Private own shipbuilder, PT Palindo Marine, fast attack missile craft
Shipyard is in Sumatra Island

1731300407174.jpeg
 
PT Lundin shown the progress of its fast missile attack craft
He is westerner but already married with Indonesian lady and the shipyard is located in East Java Province, Indonesia

1731300732935.jpeg
1731302044942.jpeg

Dont have the video yet for this missile boat, but this is also made by his company for Indonesian Navy

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.


His Indonesian wife, Lizza Lundin, 12 years ago

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
Keel laying of second red and white frigates (140 meters long) in PT PAL facility. This is several months ahead of the schedule.

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.


To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.


To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
Wow, it's about to become the Indonesian Army's LCU, built by PT Multiocean Shipyard.

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
Private sector

PT SSE


This is developed since several years ago

1732258626254.jpeg

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.


To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
Private owned shipyard

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
Indonesia-South Korea JV, Krakatau Posco is very important for the supply of military grade steel for ship

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.


Indonesia-Japan JV, Krakatau Nippon Steel is very important for the supply of steel for automotive industry

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.


Krakatau Steel (SOE) is important for general steel for defense industry

To view this content we will need your consent to set third party cookies.
For more detailed information, see our cookies page.
 
PT. Turkish Aerospace Indonesia, headquartered in Bandung, Indonesia, successfully obtained AS9100D certification from SIRIM QAS International.The scope of this certification is design of aircraft aerostructure & system and manufacturing of parts and components for aerospace application.

1733827950053.jpeg
 

Users who are viewing this thread

Back
Top