Daewoo K7 Submacine Gun Taifib-1 Marinir

SIDOARJO - Sejumlah anggota pasukan khusus Intai Amfibi-1 (Taifib-1) Marinir TNI AL, memeriksa senapan mesin ringan (Submachine gun) Daewoo K7 Kaliber 9mm, untuk persiapan pendaratan khusus dengan Rubber Duck Operation (RDO) dari ketinggian 8000 kaki di atas wilayah Juanda, Sidoarjo, Kamis (10/3). Latihan pendaratan khusus dengan terjun tempur RDO) merupakan salah satu kemampuan yang dimiliki pasukan khusus Taifib-1 Marinir TNI AL. FOTO ANTARA/Eric Ireng/ss/pd/11

Trident II D5 Missile Achieves 135th Consecutive Test Flight

By Lockheed Martin on Friday, March 11th, 2011

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The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test flight March 1 of a Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) built by Lockheed Martin. The Navy launched the unarmed missile from the submerged submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) in the Pacific Ocean.
This test marked the 135th consecutive successful test flight of the D5 missile since 1989 –a 22-year record of reliability unmatched by any other large ballistic missile or space launch vehicle.
“This test demonstrates the readiness and reliability not only of the missile, but also of all elements of the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System,” said Melanie A. Sloane, vice president of Fleet Ballistic Missile programs, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, the Navy’s Trident missile prime contractor. “The commitment of the entire Navy and industry team drives this sustained level of performance.”
The Navy launched the missile as part of Demonstration and Shakedown Operation 22 (DASO-22) to certify USS Nevada for deployment, following a shipyard overhaul period.
The missile was converted into a test configuration using a test missile kit produced by Lockheed Martin that contains range safety devices and flight telemetry instrumentation.
First deployed in 1990, the D5 missile currently is aboard OHIO-class and British VANGUARD-class submarines. The three-stage, solid-propellant, inertial-guided ballistic missile can travel a nominal range of 4,000 nautical miles and carries multiple independently targeted reentry vehicles.
Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Sunnyvale, Calif., has been the strategic missile prime contractor for the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs since the inception of the Fleet Ballistic Missile program more than 50 years ago. Lockheed Martin Space Systems employees, principally in California, Georgia, Florida, Washington, Utah, Virginia, and Scotland support the design, development, production, test, and operation and sustainment of the Trident Strategic Weapon System.
Lockheed Martin leads the industry in performance and domain expertise in strategic missile and missile defense systems. Lockheed Martin designs and produces ballistic missiles, interceptors, target missiles and reentry systems with unmatched reliability. Lockheed Martin’s focus on operational excellence yields affordable high-quality systems and services.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 132,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation’s 2010 sales from continuing operations were $45.8 billion.

soursce: http://www.defencetalk.com/trident-ii-d5-missile-achieves-135th-consecutive-test-flight-32685/#ixzz1GHf5qkp6

Fifth C-17 Globemaster III to Cost $ 300 Million

10 Maret 2011

RAAF C-17 Globemaster III (photo : Scott Woodward)

Australia – C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft

WASHINGTON, – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of a C-17 GLOBEMASTER III aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $300 million.

The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of one C-17 GLOBEMASTER III aircraft, up to four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 engines, one AN/AAQ-24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System, spare and repair parts, supply and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, United States Government and contractor engineering, logistics, and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $300 million.

Australia is one of our most important allies in the Western Pacific. The strategic location of this political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the region. Australia’s efforts in operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations have made a significant impact on regional, political, and economic stability and have served U.S. national security interests. This proposed sale is consistent with those objectives and facilitates burden sharing with our allies.

Australia currently has a heavy airlift capability comprised of four C-17As. This additional C-17 will furtherimprove Australia’s capability to rapidly deploy in support of global coalition operations and will also greatly enhance its ability to lead regional humanitarian/peacekeeping operations such as its current response to the Queensland flooding, cyclone aftermath and the New Zealand Earthquake.

Australia has the ability to absorb and employ the additional C-17. The C-17 fleet is based at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley. RAAF Base Amberley is the primary base for airlift and tanker aircraft and is currently undergoing the infrastructure upgrades required to support the C-17 and other large aircraft Australia already received or is under contract to purchase.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The prime contractor will be the Boeing Company in Long Beach, California. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Australia. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

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Latihan Terbang Malam Tobago

9 Maret 2011, Juanda -- (Puspenerbal): Suasana serius melingkupi Briefing Room Sarang Rajawali. Sembilan siswa Penerbang TNI AL yang tergabung dalam Angkatan Pabang XIX begitu antusias memperhatikan instruksi yang diberikan oleh instruktur Skruadron 200 Wing Udara 1 Puspenerbal. Pada saat briefing tersebut hadir Staf Operasi, Suslambang, Staf Senerbal, Staf Skuadron 200 dan personel kesehatan. Program latihan terbang bagi Siswa Dikpabang XIX dilaksanakan setelah menempuh tahapan Manuver Dasar (MD), Pre solo, Precision, Basic Instrument dan Radio Instrument.

Dengan penuh kesabaran dan ketelitian, Instruktur Penerbang Mayor Laut (P) Eko Syam memberikan instruksinya kepada para siswa penerbang tentang materi apa saja yang akan dilatihkan pada malam hari ini. Latihan terbang yang berlangsung malam ini merupakan hari ke-8 dan direncanakan berakhir tanggal 17 Maret 2011 mendatang. Adapun pesawat yang digunakan dalam latihan ini disiapkan sebanyak tiga buah TB-10 Tobago dengan nomor lambung L-206, L-207, L-205.

Sorti I, II dan III dilaksanakan pada puluk 18.40 Wib yang diawali oleh instruktur Mayor Laut (P) Suanda dengan membawa siswa penerbang letda Laut (P) Kuswoyo, Ltd. Laut (P) Roni Adrian, Ltd. Laut (P) Fetaro dengan pesawat L-209 dan berikutinya Instruktur penerbang Mayor Laut (P) Eko Syam dengan siswa penerbang Letda Laut (P) Haryanto, Letda Laut (P) Bani Safangat, dan Letda Laut (P) Jepriano.

Malam ini cuaca lebih cerah dibandingkan hari-hari yang lalu, sehingga para siswa dengan penuh semangat melakukan persiapan diri dengan melaksanakan pre flight check terlebih dahulu bersama para teknisi dari Flight IV Skuadron 200 di Apron hanggar Lanudal Juanda.

Dari hasil latihan terbang malam ini, nantinya akan dilaksanakan evaluasi evaluasi oleh dewan instrukur untuk menentukan klasifikasi sebagai penerbang Fixwing atau Rotarywing. Setelah melewati tahapan ini, para siswa penerbang akan melanjutkan pendidikannya sesuai kejuruannya, pilot Rotarywing menggunakan helikopter latih EC-120 Colibry dan pilot Fixwing menggunakan Nomad N-22/24. Untuk mempercepat proses latihan terbang, Puspenerbal telah menyiapkan sarana latihan berupa Simulator Pesawat dengan berbagai jenis dan telah dikembangkan dengan Naval Aviation Combat Simulator secara integral, sehingga para pilot dapat mensimulasikan teknik menerbangkan pesawat sebelum mempraktekannya dengan pesawat sesungguhnya.

Dalam pelaksanaan latihan terbang malam ini dilaksanakan koordinasi secara integral antara Wing Udara 1 dan Lanudal Juanda, dalam mendukung kesiapan terbang malam. Adapun dukungan yang dilaksanakan Lanudal Juanda di antaranya menyiapkan unsur Cresh team sebagai sarana Faslabuh yang dimiliki berupa satu unit Pemadam Kebakaran (PMK) yang tergabung di dalam Satuan Pertahanan Pangkalan (Sathanlan). Dukungan Cresh team yang lain juga disiapkan berupa satu unit ambulan beserta flight nurse guna mengantisipasi apabila terjadi kondisi darurat.

Dalam kegiatan latihan terbang malam ini, perwira Suslambang Wing Udara 1 memberikan catatan evaluasi terhadap keterbatasan Fasilitas labuh yang dimiliki oleh Lanudal Juanda. Catatan penting yang dapat mempengaruhi pelaksanaan latihan terbang malam ini adalah tidak berfungsinya lighting taxi yang tidak menyala sera three, sera four, sera papa one, sera papa two, short one --







Sumber: Puspenerbal

Marines Declare AH-1Z Cobra Operational

The Marine Corps' newest attack helicopter, the AH-1Z Cobra, achieved Initial Operating Capability ahead of schedule in February.
"Getting the AH-1Z to IOC has been a huge achievement for the entire team," said Col. Harry Hewson, program manager for U.S. Marine Corps Light and Attack Helicopters. "Now we get to put the Zulu in the hands of the Marines and prove that it is indeed the most capable marinized attack helicopter in the world."
As part of the H-1 Upgrades Program, the AH-1Z replaces the currently fielded AH-1W. The AH-1Z will serve a primary role in assault support, offensive air support and air reconnaissance. Cobras will play a supporting role in anti-air warfare, electronic warfare, and control of aircraft and missiles.
The new Cobras feature 10,000 flight-hour airframes, a new four-bladed rotor system with semi-automatic blade fold of the new composite rotor blades, new performance matched transmissions, a new four-bladed tail rotor and drive system, upgraded landing gear, and pylon structural modifications. The Cobra also incorporates modernized, fully integrated cockpits/avionics that will reduce operator work load while improving situational awareness and safety.
The AH-1Z is equipped with two General Electric T700-GE-401 series engines and greatly increased lift capability and stores capacity, giving it a significantly greater ordnance payload for future growth potential. The primary weapon system is the Hellfire missile. It is fully shipboard compatible, and capable of operating from prepared or unprepared landing sites, day or night.
The Marine Corps will remanufacture 131 AH-1W helicopters into AH-1Z aircraft and build 58 new AH-1Zs. The projected inventory for the AH-1Z is 189 helicopters. Full operational capability, defined as when all AH-1Z maintenance and repair support, test equipment, and spares are in place to support active component force primary aircraft authorization, is expected to be achieved in 2020.
AH-1Z Cobras were first delivered in 2007 by prime contractor Bell Helicopter Textron Incorporated. The Department of Defense authorized the Cobra for full-rate production in November 2010. The first deployment of the AH-1Z is scheduled for later this year with a Marine Expeditionary Unit. This will be the first opportunity for the AH-1Z and UH-1Y to deploy together. The UH-1Y is already on its third rotation to Operation Enduring Freedom.
"The expeditionary agility that the Yankee/Zulu package brings to the Marine Air/Ground Task Force is exactly what the Marine Corps needs as we continue to fight two wars and conduct numerous other engagements in every clime and place," Hewson said. "I am proud to be a part of the team that is making that happen."
The AH-1Z is scheduled to deploy later this year with a Marine Expeditionary Unit.

SOURSCE: http://www.defencetalk.com/marines-declare-ah-1z-cobra-operational-32661/#ixzz1GGwHWOTn

Sejumlah Kapal Perang Tiba di Manado

MANADO - Sejumlah kapal perang termasuk Hovercraft milik TNI Angkatan Laut telah disiagakan di pantai Manado, Sulawesi Utara, Kamis (10/3). Sejumlah Kapal perang milik TNI AL di datangkan langsung untuk mendukung pelaksanaan latihan penggulangan bencana, Asean Regional Forum Disaster Relief Exercise (ARF Direx) yang akan diikuti 27 negara peserta . FOTO ANTARA/ Basrul Haq/ed/nz/11.

Yontaifib Latihan Terjun Free Fall

Sejumlah anggota pasukan khusus Intai Amfibi-1 (Taifib-1) Marinir TNI AL, memasuki pesawat Casa CN212 milik Skuadron Udara 600 Wing Udara-1 Puspenerbal, untuk melakukan terjun tempur free fall dari dari ketinggian 8000 kaki di atas wilayah Juanda, Sidoarjo, Kamis (10/3). Latihan terjun tempur free fall tersebut merupakan persiapan pelaksanaan Rubber Duck Operation (RDO) yang merupakan bagian dari pendaratan khusus, salah satu kemampuan yang dimiliki pasukan khusus Taifib-1 Marinir TNI AL. (Foto: ANTARA/Eric Ireng/nz/11)

11 Maret 2011, Juanda -- (Puspenerbal): Yontaifib adalah satuan elite dalam Korps Marinir di jajaran TNI Angkatan Laut. Dahulunya satuan ini dikenal dengan nama KIPAM (Komando Intai Para Amfibi). Taifib (Intai Amfibi) mempunyai kemampuan melaksanakan tugas secara berdiri sendiri dari induk pasukan dalam artian mampu melaksanakan survival secara tim maupun perorangan, mampu beradaptasi dengan lingkungan sekitarnya dan mampu mengatasi tekanan mental di daerah penugasan, kemampuan infiltrasi dan eksfiltrasi ke atau dari daerah musuh melalui media, antara lain free fall dengan sistem HALO dan HAHO, STABO/SPIE , berenang, menyelam, serta salah satu kemampuan bawah air atau combat swimmer melalui peluncuran torpedo kapal selam. Saat ini Yontaifib berkekuatan dua batalyon yang masing-masing berada dalam komando Pasmar I dan Pasmar II.

Untuk memelihara, meningkatkan pengetahuan, keterampilan tehnis, dan taktis personel Yontaifib-1 Marinir mengadakan latihan yang diselenggarakan selama kurang lebih tiga minggu. Komandan Pasmar-1 Brigadir Jenderal TNI (Mar) A. Faridz Washington pada hari Senin 07 Maret 2011 membuka latihan Berganda Tri Media I Th.2011 di Lanudal Juanda yang dihadiri juga oleh pejabat di jajaran Puspenerbal. Pada latihan yang berlangsung di Lanudal Juanda Batalyon Intai Amfibi- 1 Marinir menurunkan sebanyak 65 pasukan penerjun free fall di tambah 5 personil Jumping Master dengan menggunakan pesawat TNI AL Cassa NC-212.

Latihan bagi seorang prajurit Yontaifib-1 Marinir adalah merupakan salah satu kesejahteraan yang memiliki tujuan untuk memelihara dan meningkatkan kemampuan satuan Tri Media dalam tugas-tugas operasional dengan memadukan Aspek Tempur, Aspek Intelijen dengan tiga Media yaitu Darat, Laut dan Udara untuk diterapkan dalam operasi yang sebenarnya, latihan ini disiapkan sesuai dengan petunjuk pembinaan latihan yang sudah di tentukan sesuai dengan prosedur tetap lapangan yang ada baik keamanan personel maupun material dengan tetap mengutamakan faktor keamanan yaitu zero accident, setiap akan melaksanakan materi kegiatan selalu melaksanakan check and re-check. Untuk menghadapi tugas ke depan yang demikian besar dan penting ini, maka tuntutan tingginya profesionalisme Tri Media tak dapat dihindarkan.






Sumber: Puspenerbal/ANTARA News