Quite an expensive lesson.
Moving forward, TNI AL should implement robust point-defense systems across all Koarmada Naval bases, not just relying on warships that are stationed.
Kapal cepat rudal 64meter di tangan yang tepat dapat membawa meriam 76mm, 8 VL Mica, 4 Exo B3 dan 2 Marlin 30mm RWS. Meskipun dengan senjata selengkap itu kapal ini mampu berlari hingga 30knot, lebih cepat dari KCR @PTPAL dan FMP yang sama2 memakai propulsi Diesel (CODAD).
The 740-ton/64-meter #QatariEmiriNavy Musherib FACM, built by @Fincantieri, is a powerful vessel carrying a 76/62mm SR gun, 8 x VL Mica SAM, 4 x Exocet MM40 Block 3 SSM, 2 x Marlin 30mm RWS and DLS while it is equipped with advanced sensors, communications and processing systems.
Rare footage from Markas Angkatan Kapal Selam TLDM. A Black Shark torpedo being loaded into the torpedo tube and an SM39 positioned inside the launch tube.
The fate of what called a CZ-made air defense radar for ID is unknown yet. Contract for 12 radars has been amended at least seven times. This is the risk if you chose unproven system. The radar never exists before. ID loves unproven system as long as it's adopted less compliance.
Not try to defend overlord, but at least he is creating job market and acquiring some struggling companies. Same with at some big 'dragon' group that saves some struggling defence industry.
There is still some people who only want to get the money
Here's an update on the anticipated total number of Chinese Type 052D and Type 055 destroyers, once the latest production batch is completed. This includes ships in active service, visually confirmed but not commissioned, and also those unconfirmed.
There are 35 Type 052D destroyers in service, 3 visually confirmed, and 5 unconfirmed. This makes a total of 43 Type 052D ships.
There are 10 Type 055 destroyers in service, 4 visually confirmed, and 2 unconfirmed. This makes a total of 16 ships for the Type 055 class.
The overall number of Type 052D and 055 hulls across the two classes would be 59 vessels. Accounting for 17 destroyers across the Type 052C, Type 052B, Type 051C, Type 051B, Soveremenny, and Type 052 classes would yield a grand total of 76 destroyers. At least a couple should be soon due for decommissioning, however.
via ACuriousPLAFan