US Willing to Help Philippines Get F-16 Jets

26 Desember 2011

F16 jet fighter (photo : Militaryphotos)

MANILA, Philippines - The United States has expressed willingness to help the Philippines obtain a squadron of F-16 jet fighters to improve its defense capability, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said yesterday.

Del Rosario clarified, however, that this would not mean stationing of US naval vessels in the Philippines.

He admitted there is a plan to station US navy ships in the region but stationing them in the country was not discussed.

“It has not come up yet. What the US discussed with us is we see foreign policy of US for Asia and the Pacific. They are repositioning and re-balancing. They want to re-engage with Asia. The region has become a key driver in global politics,” Del Rosario said.

“They (US) discussed with us the cooperation with stationing 2,500 (troops) and two ships in Singapore but we did not discuss anything for the Philippines, except assistance to improve our capability... I do not think at this point it is being discussed. We are still in the process of refining the VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement),” he said.

Del Rosario and Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin will visit the US in February or March to meet with their counterparts.

Del Rosario said the US is ready to help improve the Philippines’ defense capability.

“We are trying to get the assistance of several countries to be able to take minimum and credible defense posture and the US expressed willingness to help us with two Hamilton-class cutters, and the second one is coming. We are also trying to obtain a squadron of F-16s under defense articles,” he said.

Del Rosario said the vessels and F-16s the Philippines would like to obtain were discussed with US officials, including US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

“We actually discussed it already. We identified (the items) when I went to the US for the first meeting with Secretary Clinton. At the time I said we need to stand up and defend what we believe is ours and they said they would be willing to help,” Del Rosario said.

“My definition of squadron is 12 fighter jets (of) F16. This is a request and I was told it is being considered,” he said.

During her visit to Manila last month, Clinton delivered a strong message of assurance and support to the Philippines in protecting its maritime domain and improving territorial defense.

Although Clinton did not mention China, she vowed military support for the Philippines as she delivered a strong US statement from the deck of an American warship that arrived in Manila for her visit.

The territorial conflict and heightened tensions between China and the Philippines over the resource-rich West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) remain a critical factor in bilateral relations between the two neighbors.

Clinton said that as the Philippines moves to improve its territorial defense, the US is considering transferring a second patrol ship to help protect maritime domain.

Clinton said the US is now updating all its alliances in the region based on three guidelines.

She said the US is working to ensure that the core objectives of its alliances have the political support of the people.

Washington wants its alliances to be nimble, adoptive and flexible to continue to deliver results in this new world.

Clinton said the US will ensure that its collective defense capabilities and communications infrastructure are operationally and materially capable of deterring provocation.

She said the US is considering providing another vessel to the Philippines “as you move to improve your territorial defense and interdiction capability.”

The Philippines formally accepted in May a US Coast Guard Hamilton-class cutter acquired by the government through the US Foreign Military Sales program.

The cutter officially became the BRP Gregorio del Pilar and is the largest patrol ship in the Philippine Navy arsenal.

Del Rosario said in June that he submitted to the Pentagon the country’s “wish list” of military equipment to strengthen its capability in securing its maritime territory.

The list of equipment was determined by the Department of National Defense (DND) during a meeting with Del Rosario before he visited Washington. He confirmed that the list is for the maritime needs of the country.

According to Del Rosario, the Pentagon would send a team to Manila this year to look into the Philippines’ requirements for maritime security.

Washington has provided the Philippines $53 million for coast watch since 2007.

During his talks with Del Rosario at the Pentagon on June 24, former US Defense secretary Robert Gates expressed readiness to strengthen the Philippines’ capability in securing its maritime territory.

In a separate meeting by Del Rosario with US National Director for Intelligence (NDI) James Clapper, the US official pledged to enhance the NDI’s intelligence-sharing with the Philippines to heighten the latter’s maritime situational awareness and surveillance in the West Philippine Sea.

Defense options

Del Rosario conveyed to US defense officials that to complement the Excess Defense Articles (EDA), which the US traditionally turns over to the Philippines, he is exploring an option to access newer US military assets.

In response, US Defense Undersecretary for Policy Michelle Fluornoy said, “We would be happy to have our team look into the full range of requirements (for maritime security).”

She added: “We should not allow this perception that you are alone and we are not behind you.”

Clapper emphasized the US “has a long association” with the Philippines and “we’ll do whatever we can to help” even as he expressed concern over the recent incidents in the West Philippine Sea.

The Philippines conveyed to the US the country’s resolve to strengthen its capabilities to defend its maritime territory because it is “prepared to do what is necessary to stand up to any aggression in its backyard” amid the rising tension in the West Philippine Sea.

The Philippine government’s preparedness to take action in the territorial dispute was conveyed during a meeting of Del Rosario and Clinton at the State Department on June 23.

Del Rosario and Clinton discussed the situation in the West Philippine Sea, and shared the view that the recent incidents there are a source of concern and could undermine regional peace and stability.

The two officials agreed to consult closely on ways to protect their shared interest in maintaining freedom of navigation, respect for international law, and unimpeded lawful commerce in the West Philippine Sea.

Del Rosario emphasized during the meeting the Philippine government’s resolve to strengthen its capabilities to defend its maritime territory “because the Philippines is prepared to do what is necessary to stand up to any aggressive action in our backyard.”

(PhilStar)

TNI AL GELAR LATIHAN

26 Desember 2011, Jakarta
(Dispenal): Korps Marinir TNI
Angkatan Laut menggelar Latihan
Pemantapan Brigade Pendarat
(Lattap Brigrat), di Pusat Latihan
Tempur Korps Marinir Baluran,
Asembagus, Situbondo, Jawa
Timur, mulai 26 hingga 29
Desember 2011.
Kegiatan yang berlangsung empat
hari ini digelar dalam rangka
meningkatkan kemampuan taktik
dan tehnik serta keterampilan
tiap-tiap kesenjataan dijajaran
Korps Marinir, yang mana Latihan
tersebut merupakan latihan
gabungan seluruh unsur-unsur
kesenjataan yang dimiliki oleh
Korps Marinir TNI AL.
Sementara itu tujuan dari latihan
yang melibatkan 3000 prajurit
baret ungu ini untuk menjadikan
setiap prajurit Korps Marinir TNI
AL memiliki naluri lapangan yang
tinggi dan memiliki kemampuan
bertempur sesuai dengan
kesenjataan masing-masing .
Kecuali melibatkan ribuan
prajurit, latihan ini juga diikuti
sejumlah material tempur yang
dimiliki oleh Korps Marinir TNI AL
diantaranya : 15 unit BMP-3F , 5
unit Tank PT-76, 32 unit BTR-50, 6
unit LVT-7, 4 unit BVP-2, 6 unit
Roket Multi Laras (RM 70 Grad), 8
pucuk Howitzer 105 mm, dan 4
pucuk Meriam 57 mm. Selain itu
juga melibatkan 7 pesawat udara
(3 unit Heli, 4 unit Cassa 212), 3
buah Kapal Perang ( KRI Teluk
Mandar, KRI Hasanudin, KRI
Makassar), dan 4 unit Sea Raider.
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BERITA SEBELUMNYA TENTANG KAPAL SELAM RI : PANGLIMA TNI: KAPAL SELAM PENTING BAGI INDONESIA

Madiun, Panglima TNI, Marsekal Djoko Suyanto menyatakan bahwa keberadaan kapal selam sangat penting bagi Indonesia sebagai negara kepulauan. "Kalau ada negara lain yang berkomentar soal pembelian kapal selam, ya silakan saja," katanya usai berziarah ke makam ibundanya di Makam Srindit, Kelurahan Nambangan Kidul, Kecamatan Taman, Kota Madiun, Jawa Timur, Sabtu. Panglima Djoko Suyanto tidak menanggapi kabar yang menyebutkan bahwa pemerintah Australia bersikap dingin tentang rencana Pemerintah Indonesia membeli 12 kapal selam dari Rusia. Menurut panglima, rencana TNI AL membeli 12 kapal selam dari Rusia itu merupakan bagian dari proyek pengadaan senjata hingga tahun 2024 yang bertujuan memperkuat pertahanan dan sebagai alat strategis untuk mengamankan wilayah perairan Indonesia. Fungsi kapal selam bagi TNI-AL, kata dia, sangat penting mengingat Indonesia merupakan negara kepulauan yang tidak menutup kemungkinan banyak kapal-kapal selam asing yang mencoba mengintai perairan Indonesia. Apalagi pada saat latihan tempur TNI AL, dikhawatirkan adanya kapal selam milik negara asing yang setiap waktu selalu mengikuti dan mengintai. "Maka keberadaan kapal selam tersebut merupakan kebutuhan yang penting," katanya. Pernyataan panglima TNI tersebut disampaikan menanggapi adanya pemberitaan di salah satu koran nasional hari Sabtu yang menyebutkan Menteri luar negeri (Menlu) Australia Alexander Downer sempat bersikap dingin terkait pembelian 12 kapal selam dari Rusia. Selain itu, kepala Pusat Studi Strategis dan Pertahanan Australian National University, Hugh White, menyatakan bahwa pembelian kapal selam itu dinilai menjadi ancaman nyata kepada kapal perang Australia. Pasalnya kapal selam buatan Rusia tersebut berkualitas tinggi yang akan secara signifikan meningkatkan kemampuan Indonesia. Sehingga kemungkinan adanya konflik terbuka antara Australia dengan Indonesia sangat besar. Sumber : Antara KEMHAN

Steregushchy class corvette: In 2007 the Indonesian Navy made an agreement in principle (pending a full contract) for four vessels of this type to replace their ageing Dutch-built Fatahillah-class corvettes

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Steregushchy on the Neva in 2009
The Steregushchy class (стерегущий - vigilant) is the newest class of corvette in the Russian Navy. It was designed by the Almaz Central Marine Design bureau. The first two were designated Project 2038.0 (or 20380) by the Russian Government; subsequent vessels were built to an improved design, Project 20385.^[2] At 2,200 tons it is large for a corvette and is designated as a frigate by NATO.^[1] Project 20382 "Tigr" is an export variant that has been sold to Indonesia and Algeria

The ships of the Steregushchy class are very large multipurpose corvettes, designed to replace the Grisha class. The first batch being built at the Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg consists of four ships. A second building line has been started at Komsomolsk where orders for at least a further two ships are expected. The lead ship of this second batch will be named Sovershenny. The Russian Navy has publicly announced that they expect to buy at least 30 of these ships, for all four major fleets.^[3]
According to Jane's Naval Forces News, the first vessel was commissioned on 14 November 2007.^[4]

The first contract for the export version, Project 20382 Tigr, was signed at the 5th International Maritime Defense Show in St. Petersburg when Algeria ordered two ships.^[5] The cost was estimated at US$120–150m/ship.^[6]
In 2007 the Indonesian Navy made an agreement in principle (pending a full contract) for four vessels of this type to replace their ageing Dutch-built Fatahillah-class corvettes. The first was to be built in Spain and fitted out in St Petersburg, leaving open the option of Indonesian involvement in building the subsequent ships.^[7] Rosoboronexport have briefed Singapore and the UAE on the vessel.^[8]

The Steregushchy-class corvettes have a steel hull and composite superstructure, with a bulbous bow and nine watertight subdivisions. They have a combined bridge and command centre, and space and weight provision for eight SS-N-25 missiles.
The Kashtan CIWS on the first two ships was replaced in subsequent vessels by 12 Redut VLS cells containing^[9] 9M96E medium-range SAMs of the S-400 system. SS-N-27 (3M-54 Klub) cruise missiles will be fitted to a larger domestic version, Project 20385 starting with the sixth vessel,^[10] Provornyy, although 20385 is the name sometimes applied to all ships with the Redut.
The export version known as Project 20382 Tigr carries either eight supersonic SS-N-26 (P-800 Yakhont) anti-shipping missiles or sixteen subsonic SS-N-25 'Switchblade' (Kh-35E Uran).^[8] It also carries two twin-tube launchers for 533mm heavy torpedoes.^[8] The A-190E 100mm gun first used in the Talwar class frigates is controlled by a 5P-10E system that can track four targets simultaneously.^[8] Protection from air attacks is provided by the Kashtan CIWS and eight mounts for the SA-N-10 'Grouse' (9K38 Igla) SAM.^[8]
 
Steregushchy on the Neva in 2009
Class overview

Builders:	Severnaya, St. Petersburg Komsomolsk Shipyard
Operators:	Russian Navy, Algeria, Indonesia
Preceded by:	Grisha
Subclasses:	Project 20382 Tigr Project 20385
Cost:	US$120-150m (est. for Tigr)
Built:	2001 - current
In service:	2007 - current
Building:	4
Planned:	20
Completed:	2
Active:	2
General characteristics
Class and type:	FFGHM
Type:	Project 2038.0
Displacement:	2,200 tons (Project 20385)[1]
Length:	343 ft (104.5 m) (Project 20385)[1]
Beam:	36 ft (11.0 m) (Project 20385)[1]
Draught:	12 ft (3.7 m) (Project 20385)[1]
Installed power:	AC 380/220V, 50 Hz, 4x630 kw diesel genset
Propulsion:	2 shaft CODAD, 4 Kolomna 16D49 diesels 23,664 hp (17.6 MW)[1]
Speed:	26 knots[1]
Range:	3,800 nm at 14 knots[1]
Endurance:	15 days
Complement:	90
Sensors and processing systems:	Air search radar: Furke-E 3D, E/F band Surface search radar: Granit Central Scientific Institute Garpun-B/3Ts-25E/PLANK SHAVE radar Monument targeting radar Fire control radar: Ratep 5P-10E Puma for A-190 HOT FLASH radar Sonar: Zarya-ME suite, bow mounted. Vinyetka low frequency active/passive towed array Navigation: GORIZONT-25 integrated navigation system
Electronic warfare and decoys:	TK-25E-5 ECM, 4 x PK-10 decoy
Armament:	1 x Arsenal A-190 100mm 2 x MTPU pedestal machine gun 14.5 mm 2 x Kashtan CIWS-M CADS or 12x Redut VLS cells 2x4 VL P-800 Oniks or 1x6 VL 3M-54 Klub(91RE2) or 1x8 VL Kh-35 missiles 1x6 SS-N-29 /Medvedka-VE anti-sub missile 8 x 324mm torpedo tubes (for Paket-NK) or 2x2 533mm torpedo tubes
Aircraft carried:	Hangar for Ka-27 Helicopter

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Kapal Induk Rusia Ini Segera Berubah Jadi Hotel Mewah

Nurul Qomariyah - detikFinance

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Kapal Kiev (Foto: China Daily)

Tianjin - Sebuah kapal pengangkut pesawat buatan Rusia disulap menjadi hotel mewah. Kapal pengangkut pesawat yang sudah 'pensiun' itu rencananya akan dibuka sebagai hotel mewah di kota Tianjin, China Utara pada akhir Desember 2011.

Kiev, merupakan kapal pengangkut pesawat buatan Rusia merupakan kapal yang beroperasi untuk Soviet dan Rusia pada tahun 1975 hingga 1993. Kapal itu dibuat oleh pabrik Chernomorski di Mykailov antara pada tahun 1970 hingga 1975, dan merupakan kapal pertama di kelasnya.

Seperti dikutip dari China Daily, Senin (26/12/2011), pada tahun 1996, kapal tersebut dijual kepada perusahaan China dan selanjutnya menjadi bagian dari Binhai Aircraft Park, sebuah taman bertema militer di Tianjin sejak 1 Mei 2004.

Kapal yang dulunya merupakan salah satu kebanggaan negara eks Uni Soviet itu akan diubah menjadi hotel mewah yang memiliki 137 kamar standar, 3 ruang tamu VIP dan 2 presidential suite. Hotel yang dibuat di atas Kiev Aircraft Carrier itu totalnya mencapai 6.000 meter persegi,

Pada Agustus 2011 lalu, kapal yang disulap menjadi hotel mewah itu dipertontonkan kepada publik. Pemilik Binhai Aircraft Park meyakini berkembangnya kekuatan angkatan laut China akan mendorong minat masyarakat dan keinginan untuk mengunjungi.

"Sebelumnya, China tidak memiliki kapal pengangkut pesawat. Orang-orang melihat mereka misterius dan ingin tahu mengenai hal itu," ujar Manajer Pemasaran Binai Aircraft Park, Liu Chang dalam wawancaranya dengan Daily Mail beberapa waktu lalu.

"Meski kapal pengangkut pesawat pertama China sedang diuji coba di lautan, akan sulit bagi masyarakat umum untuk mengunjunginya. Saya kira orang-orang bisa datang kesini untuk memenuhi rasa ingin tahunya," tambahnya pula.

Desainer menghindari dekorasi standar angkatan laut untuk mendapatkan rasa yang lebih mewah. Satu ruangan didominasi oleh tempat tidur bundar yang berwarna putih dengan tirai berwarna perak dan permadani dari kulit sapi. Belum terungkap berapa tarif hotel mewah di bekas kapal perang kebanggaan eks Uni Soviet tersebut.

Pengumuman hotel mewah di kapal pengangkut pesawat itu hanya terjadi beberapa saat setelah China mengumumkan uji coba kapal pengangkut pesawat pertamanya. Sejak beberapa bulan terakhir, stasiun televisi pemerintah dan jga kantor berita militer terus menyiarkan persiapan kapal pengangkut pesawat pertama China, Varyag. Peluncuran kapal pengangkut pesawat pertama China pada Agustus lalu juga sempat menimbulkan kekhawatiran negara-negara tetangga China. Kapal itu juga menjadi simbol meningkatnya kekuatan militer China.

sumber : DETIK

Persiapan Latihan Kesenjataan Terpadu Korps Marinir

25 Desember 2011, Situbondo (ANTARA News): Sejumlah kendaraan tempur Korps Marinir saat melintas di jalan raya Asembagus - Banyuwangi, Minggu, (25/12). Pergeseran kendaraan tempur Korps Marinir itu dalam rangka persiapan latihan kesenjataan terpadu (Latsendu) Korps Marinir yang akan dilaksanakan di Pusat Latihan Tempur Baluran, Situbondo, Jawa Timur, Kamis, 29 Desember 2011. (Foto: ANTARA/HO-Sertu Marinir Kuwadi/ed/NZ/11)

KILO CLASS SUBMARINE

Schematic drawing of the Kilo class.

The Kilo class is the NATO reporting name for a naval diesel-electric submarine that is made in Russia. The original version of the vessels were designated Project 877 Paltus (Turbot) in Russia. There is also a more advanced version, designated as Improved Kilo in the west, and Project 636 Varshavyanka in Russia. The Kilo will be succeeded by the Lada class submarine, which began sea trials in 2005.
The boats are mainly intended for anti-shipping and anti-submarine operations in relatively shallow waters. Original Project 877 boats are equipped with Rubikon MGK-400 sonar system (with NATO reporting name Shark Gill), which includes a mine detection and avoidance sonar MG-519 Arfa (with NATO reporting name Mouse Roar). Newer Project 636 boats are equipped with improved MGK-400EM, with MG-519 Afra also upgraded to MG-519EM. The improved sonar systems have reduced the number of operators needed by sharing the same console via automation.
Anechoic tiles are fitted on casings and fins to absorb the sonar sound waves of active sonar, which results in a reduction and distortion of the return signal.^[1] These tiles also help attenuate sounds that are emitted from the submarine, thus reducing the range by which the sub may be detected by passive sonar.^[2]

Operators

 

The first submarine entered service in the Soviet Navy in 1980, and the class remains in use with the Russian Navy. 17 vessels are believed to still be in active service with the Russian Navy, while 7 vessels are thought to be in reserve.^[3] So far, 33 vessels have been exported to several countries:

•  Algeria – 2 Original Kilo, 2 Improved Kilo to be commissioned between 2009–2010.^[4]
•  People's Republic of China – 2 Original Kilo, 10 Improved Kilo.^[5][6][7]
•  India – designated as the Sindhughosh class; 10 active.^[8][9]
•  Poland – 1 Kilo ORP Orzeł.^[10]
•  Iran – 3 Kilo.^[11]
•  Romania – 1 Kilo – (Delfinul II).^[12]
•  Russia – 17 Kilo in active service (B-445; B-459 Vladikavkaz; B-464 Ust'-Kamchatsk; B-471 Magnitogorsk; B-494 Ust'-Bolsheretsk; B-800 Kaluga; B-871 Alrosa; B-808 Yaroslavl'; B-177 Lipetsk; B-806; B-340; B-190; B-227; B-260 Chita; B-345; B-394; B-402 Vologda).;^[13] 6 Improved Kilo ordered^[14]
•  Vietnam – 6 Improved Kilo (Kilo-636 KMV) on order, contract signed in 2010, production of one per year.^[15]

• Possible operators

  •  Egypt – likely to buy 4 Project 636 Kilo diesel subs for about $1.2 bln^[16]
  •  Indonesia – tender for 2 new diesel subs ongoing^[17]
  •  Venezuela – is interested in buying 3 Project 636 Kilo class submarines^[18]

   

  Specifications

   

  There are several variants of the Kilo class. The information below is the smallest and largest number from the available information for all three variants of the ship.^[29]
  
• Displacement:
  • 2,300–2,350 tons surfaced
  • 3,000–4,000 tons submerged
• Dimensions:
  • Length: 70–74 meters
  • Beam: 9.9 meters
  • Draft: 6.2–6.5 meters
• Maximum speed
  • 10–12 knots surfaced
  • 17–25 knots submerged
• Propulsion: Diesel-electric 5,900 shp (4,400 kW)
• Maximum depth: 300 meters (240–250 meters operational)
• Endurance
  • 400 nautical miles (700 km) at 3 knots (6 km/h) submerged
  • 6,000 nautical miles (11,000 km) at 7 knots (13 km/h) snorkeling (7,500 miles for the Improved Kilo class)
  • 45 days sea endurance
• Armament
  • Air defence: 8 SA-N-8 Gremlin or SA-N-10 Gimlet^[30] Surface-to-air missiles (export submarines may not be equipped with air defense weapons)
  • Six 533 mm torpedo tubes with 18 53-65 ASuW or TEST 71/76 ASW torpedoes or VA-111 Shkval supercavitating "underwater missiles", or 24 DM-1 mines,
  • Club S anti-ship missiles (only on some export versions)
• Crew: 52
• Price per unit is US$200–250 million (China paid approx. US$1.5-2 billion for 8 Project 636 Kilo class submarines)

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