Turbulent waters of Ambalat again. Malaysian warships repeatedly through the sea area of 15,235 blocks of square miles in East Kalimantan. In the military records, since January 2009, at least ten times Malaysia Indonesia through the region. The last one occurred on Saturday (30 / 5) ago.

Malaysian warships maneuvering in the final weeks of this, of course, want to try the patience of Indonesia. It is not possible ship class FPB-45 acts only as bait to regional conflicts arise, and certainly the International Court will intervene later.

Not only this time it behaved neighbor country. Almost every year with the Malaysian armed forces deliberately exposing kepongahannya in Ambalat. Army certainly did not sit on my hands. TNI AL routinely threw seven armed ships to patrol the waters between Sulawesi and Borneo that. Army Air Force did not lose siaga.Dua unit reconnaissance aircraft and one Boeing 737-200 Sukhoi 27/30 units on alert in Makassar.

Why Malaysia Indonesia tempted to try the patience? First, the victory over disputes Malaysia Sipadan and Ligitan in the International Court in 2002 had doubled its expansion desires to annex the outer islands, it is a boomerang because there was no plan to build a clear border area by the local government. Moreover infrastrukturPamer Ambalat power in Malaysia should also be read as part of the expansion of lust. Just waiting for just the right time to annex Ambalat country. Although the decision was only 2; the tip of the barrel and the International Court of Justice on the table. Second, Malaysia through intelligence information already know the exact force Indonesian war machine.

That's why, with very attractive, war ships and aircraft maneuvering Malaysia under the noses of the war machine of Indonesia's lack of power. Malaysia in the Ambalat behavior was already touched joints sovereignty. Therefore, must be resisted. But back again to the courage of this state officials gave the order field, at least the psychological warfare of the executive not only at the end of the radio communications mere mouthpiece.

Countries that want a peaceful country that is ready to war. However, the creed that we have only knitted on the beautiful dream. Through Strength Development Program (Probangkuat) honestly acknowledged, there is the political will to build a strong army. But this does not prove at all that will, as shown in his small budget. Back underlined small military budget in Indonesia, even in the regional Asia, only the dogma of laughing material dimeja neighboring country's military top brass.

In Budget 2008, the defense budget is only Rp36 trillion. In fact, for 2009, defense spending declined to only Rp.33, 6 trillion. Very much when compared with the proposed military budget, which is Rp.127 trillion. Next year (2010) budget was still far from the expected minimum requirements, ie only Rp.40 trilyun.Itu means, the budget for the Army for less than 1% of gross domestic product (GDP). The numbers are very, very little to create armed forces despite minimal. To reach the main power budget required 5% of GDP. Sad if the budget compared with Singapore or even the Vietnam though.

More tragically, the military budget is less than 1% of GDP is more absorbed for personnel expenditure and the welfare of soldiers. The main tool weapon system itself only enjoy the rest of the posts that budget.

The limited budget makes this country to build military professionalism only with the spirit through the cue marching, not with war exercises. Let alone buy new weapons systems, maintaining existing armaments alone carrying it stumbled.

Responsibility for the weaknesses of weapons systems that must be placed on the shoulders of the government and Parliament have the constitutional right to divide the budget pie.
Now, we as a people, want to hear the campaign promises of the future leaders of this nation.

Are the presidential candidates and vice presidential candidates have a concrete program to build a strong military? A strong military, of course, is not the same meaning with the militarism which we have gusur through reform. Hopefully they have a great sense of nationalism as we are here.

Election season arriving soon, the officials have to be busy-busy campaigning. To support the campaign activities and the state certainly can not be separated from the keamanaan affairs officials. Special security for the President and Vice President of somewhat more than others, one of them president and vice president of security is protected by armored fighting device lightweight, can be described as a light armored.


Well, one light armored Presidential Security Forces mainstay (Paspampres) is Cadilage Cage operated Commando Scout Army cavalry unit. Lightweight armor is designed with a streamlined body and Indonesia have been purchased from the United States in 1985. Panzer was first shown to the public during the exhibition of the Armed Forces in 1995. Tasks that can run this armor include initial reconnaissance on the battlefield, border reconnaissance, anti-guerrilla and suitable to support the police mission.
Commando Scout made in several variants, such as the twin machine gun version, commando pod, anti-tank missiles and TOW anti-tank with a 106 mm cannon recoil. Indonesia itself has a version of the twin machine gun with M60 machine guns 7.62 mm caliber. In a combat mission, Commando Scout can carry 2200 rounds 7.62 mm caliber. This version is often seen in the guard house at the vice president's official residence Suropati Park area, Jakarta.Menurut information from Jane's Light Tanks and Armoured Cars, armored artificial Cage Cadilage owned only by the two countries, namely Indonesia, which has 28 units and Egypt which has 112 unit.Spesifikasi Commando Scout
Crew: 1 driver and 1 gunner
Configuration: 4 × 4
Length: 5.01 meters
Width: 2.06 meters
Height: 2.16 meters
Combat Weight: 7.24 tons
Fuel Capacity: 378 liters
Maximum speed: 96 Km per hour
Range: 1287 km
Engine: V6 Cummins Diesel 149 hp at 3300 Rpm
Step: 61 centimeters
Trench: 60 centimeters
Transmission: 4 forward + 1 back
Turning radius: 7.925 nut

The greatness of Sukhoi fighter aircraft is no doubt. Therefore, it is no exaggeration when members of the House of Representatives Commission I-RI, Permadi, while watching the demo in the sky Zhukovsky air late August and then said,''Indonesia is not going to lose a Sukhoi fighter aircraft that in fact more sophisticated than F5 Tiger fighters or American-made F16 States.''

It is considering, sophisticated Sukhoi aircraft are urgently needed to back up the defense in order to maintain the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).

Moreover, some fighters F5 and F16 owned Indonesia can not be used because it damaged the U.S. embargo. Therefore, Indonesia needs to and should be replaced with other combat aircraft, including Sukhoi of Russia.

Keep in mind, four Sukhoi jet fighters (two Su Su 27 and two Mk 30) Indonesia purchased from Russia worth nearly 200 million U.S. dollars is known as the aircraft type Superiority of water (air superiority). The aircraft was capable of balance between the water-to-air and air-to-ground if it had to be upgraded and the dual role or dual-role fighters and bombers for the Su 30.

Another role that carried Su 30 is ground attack. Because of its role, Sukhoi fighter jets Su Mk 30 is equipped with fuel injection systems in the air (air refueling). Basically, Su 27 fighter jets were able to fly from Moscow-Paris without refueling in the air.

This is what makes Western observers admiration for the fighter jet. It was thanks to planes Sukhoi designed to contain 22,000 pounds of fuel in the wings that are attached to his body. While the appearance of the prime Su 27 Flanker in Paris, the plane was still excess Pugachev fuel.

Unfortunately, Sukhoi purchases made by way of trade offs (counter trade) is not as smoothly as expected. The reason there are blockages of the House Commission I, in particular the Working Committee (Panja) House of Representatives. With a variety of reasons and excuses such as the one procedure and violated the law, the Committee tried to keep the disputed purchase of the aircraft.

In fact, Russia as a seller, has been trying hard to trade offs are running according to the agreement signed by the two heads of state (Vladinir Russian President Putin and President Megawati Sukarnoputri) during a visit to Russia last April.

Even Putin, as quoted Director General of Rosoboronexport, Alexander Mikheev, requested that the agency immediately sent to the Indonesian Sukhoi. ''In this trade offs, the President intervened directly,''said Mikheev to the Head of Delegation in Indonesia Widjanarko Puspoyo water arena show.

Agreements

Putin orders are, of course, in accordance with the agreement made two heads of state. Putin, says Mikheev, continuously control the process of trade offs in Indonesia.

''The President also ordered us to be done Sukhoi delivery faster, so the plane could be used by the TNI AU TNI anniversary commemoration.''

Fighter aircraft purchased Indonesia, according to The Trade Counter Rosoboronexport, Valimov, is the standard type as purchased Malaysia. The difference, Malaysia buy in bulk (30 Su 18 Mk) worth 900 million dollars in cash, while Indonesia 4 aircraft (2 Su 27 and Su 30 Mk 2) with trade offs.

The price, obviously Valimov, far different. If Malaysia, per unit valued 50 million dollars, while Indonesia''only''32 million U.S. dollars. Although much cheaper price, there is no commission is guaranteed especially marked up. There was''no commission, because the payment through trade offs,''he said.

Moreover, the purchase of Sukhoi by Indonesia on the basis of an agreement the two heads of state. Bargain''that we give to Indonesia, because our government (the Russians) know, Indonesia is experiencing funding difficulties.''

He revealed, the price of the purchased Sukhoi could be tilted for Indonesian negotiator team shrewdness in bargaining. ''The Indonesian delegation led by Mr. Widjanarko Puspoyo (Managing Director Bulog-Red) dollar bid for the dollar in a relatively long and exhausting.''

Seeing the sincerity of the Russians in doing these trade offs, very unfortunate if the Committee insisted that the Parliament Sukhoi with a variety of reasons and excuses still question the purchase of the aircraft. In fact, Vice Chairman of the House Committee Effendy Choirie Sukhoi insisted that the House to impose sanctions to the government budget, if the purchase of four aircraft that continues.

Apparently some members of the Committee Sukhoi did not want to hear other people's opinions in this case. Terbukt i, they no longer want to hear the explanations and criticisms thrown as Secretary General of the Presidium of the National Party marhaenis (PNM) Edwin Henawan Soekowati.

On that occasion, Edwin said, the Committee Sukhoi was trapped in the affairs of the loose change or something that is not the principle. They have lost direction and personality, and had to look for popularity by revealing things that are not necessary.

''Is it the purchase of Sukhoi directly hurt the country or not? Review not only financially but in terms of the security side. Why question the Committee was so intense that problem? We'll see, the Committee for reseh only things that are not the principle,''he said.

Although there was scathing criticism, Effendy remained determined to give sanctions to the government budget. Even had suggested to House Speaker Akbar Tandjung to immediately invite the faction leaders for the House of Representatives plenary session of Parliament held a special by calling the president's agenda in order to provide a direct explanation about the purchase of Sukhoi.

If the Committee questioned the Sukhoi is still a budget, it looks funny. Is not a member of the House Budget Committee emphasized Yahya Aly HM, concerning the purchase of Sukhoi, which is procedural in particular the government is charged to the buyer Bulog, no things that deviate.

In a sense, what is done by Bulog in conformity with the lines and procedures.

That then Bulog pay the down payment of Sukhoi, in accordance with the official rates issued by the relevant departments, in this case the Armed Forces Commander and the Ministry. If the expenditure must be included in the budget figures, it is a necessity.

Specifically concerning the purchase Sukhoi, he saw the procedural conducted by the government specifically charged to the buyer who Bulog, no things that deviate. In a sense, what is done by Bulog in conformity with the lines.

Meanwhile, in the 2003 budget there is still a reserve fund Rp 8.5 trillion. The reserve fund can be used for urgent needs, in addition to natural disasters or other things that are desperately needed, especially in the context of national defense.

Sukhoi fighter aircraft, said Aly, is required by the TNI AU to back up activities of the Army and Police in order to maintain the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia. Budget was the budget of 2002, ie USD 1.3 trillion.

Budget 2003 special for today, especially the TNI AU also needs funds to purchase Sukhoi. He expects, the fund's purchase of Sukhoi get into the State Budget Supplement. Thus, whatever is done Bulog rescue measures.

Specifically, what do Bulog to pay the down payment is a step Sukhoi rescue when this country needs something very urgent. Meanwhile, the funds have not teralokasikan in Budget 2003. But because there is a reserve fund, expenditures could be included in the additional state budget.

So, all things related to the purchase of Sukhoi is transparent. There are no mark ups, commissions or violation of procedure. In fact, the Commander of the TNI had already revealed, the purchase of the aircraft had not violated the procedure. The question is, why the Committee remains adamant questioning Sukhoi aircraft purchases.

Indonesia military cooperation and the United States re-tender or restored as before the existence of a military embargo. This visit was marked by U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates. In fact, the State Superpower gave the green light for Indonesia to buy six aircraft F-16 the latest. Since the U.S. embargo in 1992, TNI had trouble updating mostly weapons purchased from the State Abang Sam.

Approximately 30 minutes, Gates met with President Susilo Bambang Yudhyono at the Presidential Palace, Central Jakarta, Monday (25 / 2). In a meeting also attended by Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono was discussed increasing military cooperation between the two countries. Especially after Indonesia had embargoed in 1992 by the Santa Cruz incident in East Timor (Timor-Leste's name before the polls in 1999 - Ed.). Embargo is a ban on the purchase of training and weaponry from the United States.

Restoration of military relations between the two countries began in 1999 with the cooperation in the field of training military officers. The Gates visits also offer the purchase of the Hercules and the F-16 appears as a signal the removal of the military embargo against Indonesia.

However, this attitude criticized Vice Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission I Yusron Ihza Mahendra. He asked the government to be decisive in determining the direction of Indonesia's defense policy.

America as a major seller of the world arms market is concerned with in Indonesia. Since the embargo imposed, Indonesia has to buy weapons to other countries such as Russia, the UK, even China

Ordered the submarine Navy later a diesel-powered submarine which has been modernized elektik of the Kilo class. There are 2 types of Kilo class that diprosuksi Russia, the selected type TNI-AL 636 / 636 project. Here's his review.
History
Kilo class is the name given to NATO's military submarines Russian-made diesel-powered. The original version of this submarine in Russia known as Project 877. This class submarines also have a newer version known as Improved Kilo and in Russia as Project 636.
Function as anti-ship and anti-surface and submarine operations in shallow waters. Kilo-class submarines capable of operating in peace. Project 636 was known as one of the submarines that produces the weakest voice in the world.
The first submarine pound class for the Soviet naval operations in 1982. Russian sea Angkata still have this class submarines. Russian navy reported per year in 2000 has 14 pieces of this class submarines, including 7 reserves. 21 fruits exported to several countries: Algeria (2 Kilo class), China (2 Kilo class, Improved Kilo class 2, and 8 Improved Kilo class in order), India (10 Kilo-class), Iran (Kilo class 3), Poland ( 1 Kilo class - ORP Orzel (Kilo class), Romania (1 Kilo class, in a state is not operational) and Indonesia (Improved Kilo class 1 on order).
Specifications
There are several variants of the Kilo class, and these specifications may not be suitable for all variants. Here are regarded as rough estimates.
• Weight: 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 system: Diesel electric.
• Maximum depth: 300 meters (240-250 meters operational).
• Endurance: 400 miles when submerged at 3 knots. 6000 miles as 7 knots know. (7500 miles on Improved Kilo class). 45 days at sea.
• Air Defense Armament: 8 surface-to-air rocket SA-N-8 Gremlin or SA-N-10 Gimlet.
• Torpedo: 18 torpedoes or 24 mines, six 533mm torpedo tubes.

There are many stories of KRI Diponegoro 365, the battleship was two years old or younger with advanced technology Sigma Class Corvettes that had just completed the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon.

The story ran about the photographs with Lebanese girls are beautiful and fashionable to 14 crew who had to swim around the KRI Diponegoro in the Mediterranean Sea as the initiation of promotion. "The girls that Lebanon might be the fairest in the world, if men-men, well let's love domestic products," joke of a crew, some time after leaning on the KRI Diponegoro Sea Military Traffic Command, Jakarta, Thursday (19/11) .

But beneath that expense, just a story about a letter from the navy from other countries most incised gold ink on the history of our Navy. "... the cooperation with your crew was outstanding and very professional, in some aspects better than with our NATO partners, "so a letter from the German task force commander.


In the midst of depression will be lack of budget for major equipment weapons system, KRI Diponegoro was the first Army Navy ship that are trusted to participate in the mission of the United Nations for peace in Lebanon, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). In fact, KRI Diponegoro was the first warship from Southeast Asia who were invited to enter the UNIFIL Maritime Task Force. KRI Diponegoro 100 people who manned this duty on 18 April to 18 October 2009.

"Initially, they had a priori, their long positive to us," said 365th commander Lt. Col. KRI Diponegoro Sea (P) Arsyad Abdullah. Initial impression of countries are joined in this mission was concerned with the Indonesian delegation, are the technical things like communication format in which NATO countries have their own internal network communications. In addition, the Task Force XXVIII-A/UNIFIL Konga is also not familiar with the mission procedures.

However, the belief gradually arose. KRI Diponegoro had believed to be the tactical commander during operations, such as the Anti-Air Warfare and Electronic Warfare Commander Commander. "We often visit and they also come to know each other," said Chief of Department Operations Captain (P) Albek Aminuddin.

KRI Diponegoro NATO duty schedule in the sea zone I in front of Lebanon area 110 x 48 miles. Alternately with France, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Belgium, and Greece, they were on duty for 7-10 days. KRI Diponegoro was in the main vessel, which consists of type frigates and Corvettes.

Mission of peace to prevent weapons coming in and out of Lebanon. Simply put, the four ships were patrolling UNIFIL mission to monitor ships and aircraft into the zone I. The ships were called and matched their credentials with the existing list. KRI Diponegoro practically qualified with MW08 radar system that can deliver three-dimensional image. If too far, there is still BO 105 helicopter that had five times the calling ships coming. "If we just used radar can detect the distance and direction, now we know its height," said public relations officer KRI Diponegoro, Major (KH) Wayan.

Ship with a length of 90.71 meters which was built in the Schelde, Netherlands, in 2005 and began serving in 2007 has a system of integrated ship of war.

Ships of the Republic of Indonesia (KRI) Banjarmasin strengthen military official Navy from 28 November. Ship type or landing platform dock ships with a length of 125 meters and 22 meters wide, a fleet of pride TNI AL.

With the weight of 7300 tons, HMS Banjarmasin can accommodate 562 troops and five helicopters. This ship is also capable of speeding up the speed of 15 knots.

The third warship built PT PAL Surabaya has been equipped with various advanced technologies, such as anti-radar system of the enemy. This ship also has a weapons control system for self-defense. In addition, HMS is also coated with a silencer Banjarmasin hot sun.

Banjarmasin KRI at launch, some time ago, Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, said that in the near future Indonesia will promote the defense industry for major equipment memperbaruhi weapons systems (alutsista) and Indonesia to strengthen defense and security

Although old alutsista tangible, if we allowed a little proud that this country had a tank APC (armored personnel carrier) in large numbers, ie 200 units. APC is a personnel carrier tank AMX-13 VCI (Véhicule de Combat d'Infanterie). In terms of age, AMX-13 VCI is great enough, that is purchased in the 60s Indonesia, the imports with the AMX-13 version of the canon to campaign Trikora operation.
Let an old man, the Army is still operating a full tank on the unit's battalion of cavalry assault, both Kostrad and military command. To support the operation, the tank is already experiencing retrofit the engine, suspension and cooling system. Limited the Army began to replace the role of these tanks on the type of artificial Störmer Alvis. AMX-13 VCI has many variants, ranging from ambulance, carrying an anti-air attack until the mobile radar carrier.

The Army alone has 200 units version of the AMX-13 VCI M, with a weapon caliber heavy machine gun 12.7 mm. To support long-distance mobility, these tanks are usually transported using British-made Bedford trucks. Besides Indonesia, other countries that operate the French, Argentina, Netherlands and Israel. (Haryo Seno Adjie Nogo)

Specifications
Type: lightweight APC Tank
Country-makers: France
Weight: 15 tons
Length: 5.7 meters
Width: 2.67 meters
Height: 2.41 meters
Crew: 3 men + 10 personnel
Engine: SOFAM Model 8Gxb 8-cyl. water-cooled petrol
Suspension: Torsion Bar
Range: 350 km
Speed: 60 km per hour

Seabed mines result of this development is the AL Dislitbang underwater weapon capable and can be used as a means of defense against the entry of foreign vessels entering Indonesian territory.

In contrast to surface mines floating in the sea, seabed mines laid between 30-60 meters below the sea surface. These mines will work when detecting objects that create vibrations (frequency), both of spin propeller, engine and generator also surface ships and submarines.

With a weight of about 1 ton, mine was able to penetrate the hull. When detecting a target by itself mines will close toward the target.

Technical specifications:
- Total Weight: 1000 kg
- Length: 1880 mm
- Diameter: 530 mm
- Weight of explosives: TNT 700 kg
- Distance distribution: 150 m
- The depth of the sea spread: 30 - 60 m

Firing Device comprises:
1. Hydrophones for acoustic sensor
2. Induction coil as magnetic field sensors
3. Dry battery power supply
4. Hydro static safety switches: as a security relationship between the power supply with Arming delay mechanism
5. Working on the basis of pressure in the water for + / - 0.2 ATM

JAKARTA - TNI prepared a plane C-130 Hercules to bring humanitarian aid from the government of Indonesia to Palestine.

The Indonesian government strongly condemned the Israeli raid into Gaza. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says he wrote a letter to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and President of the UN Security Council to immediately Neven Jurica convened and issued a UN resolution to stop Israeli attacks into Gaza.

Israel and the Palestinians are suggested re-negotiate to achieve peace.

In a letter to UN Secretary General, President Yudhoyono also called on the world to immediately help the Palestinians who now difficulties.

The Indonesian government will also provide cash assistance worth 1 million U.S. dollars. Help is on the outside help of medication that will be sent to the conflict in the Palestinian territories.

"We will continue to monitor developments in Gaza. Indonesia will make every effort, regional and multilateral, for the restoration of the situation there," said the President, Wednesday (31/12) yesterday.

Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza increasingly intense that 318 Palestinians were killed (57 civilians, including children and women) and at least 1,400 people were injured.

Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon asked Israel to immediately halt attacks on Gaza Strip and opened the door for humanitarian aid crossings.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay also asked Israel comply with international law, especially in the use of military force and attacks on civilians.

Modernizing or combat equipment upgrades TNI AL is the perfect solution for resolving the encroachment of the sea in the area Ambalat by Malaysia.

"Malaysian navy bold entry into the Indonesian sea area because they feel the equipment is more advanced fighter and stronger than Navy military combat equipment. Once, when the TNI is still more powerful AL they would not dare to enter our territory," sea defense attache said Army Col. AL M Jonah, in Kuala Lumpur, Thursday (23/10).

According to him, the Parliament of Malaysia not only protesting the violation of Indonesia's marine area, particularly in the area of Ambalat, but also think about how to modernize and improve the Army Navy fighter weapons are not humiliated by that country's neighbor.

"For the moment, so to speak Army Navy fighter weapons lost to Malaysia so that they have courage in entering the sea area is still disputed. But if the TNI AL weapons capability above them or at least the same, they may not dare to go into that area," said Colonel M Yunus.

Responding to the number of violations by the Malaysian navy in the Ambalat area, he said, "Malaysia is often violated our sea area when viewed from the side of Indonesia's marine area, but the opposite when viewed from the side of Malaysia and the sea area. They were not violated and Indonesia are often accused of violating their territory, "he said.

"That is a consequence of territorial disputes that there has been no decision. Therefore, negotiating the boundaries of countries should be continued, but the House must also think about how to modernize or improve the combat capability of TNI AL," she said.

Negotiations and modernization of the TNI Navy combat capabilities are the right steps to reduce violations of marine areas by neighboring countries.(reyzer)