Marinized Assault Rifle

Saturday, November 22, 2008 6:28:00 AM rhsukarsa
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With special coating process, making SS1 Marinize weapon hold up to sea water / not easy to rust. Weapon remain to function after drenched in the mud or sand. SS1 Marinize is designed with elegan colour touch. Available in 3 variant, SS1-M1 long barrel with foldable butt, SS1-M2 short barrel with foldable butt, and SS1-M5 Commando.


SPECIFICATION
NSN : -
Calibre: 5.56 x 45 mm
Barrel Length: 449 mm
Overall Length Butt Extended: 997 mm
Overall Length Butt Folded: 766 mm
Weight With Empty Magazine: 4.01 kg
Cyclic Rate of Fire: 720 - 760 rpm
Firing Mode: Single,3-Rounds Burst,Full Auto,Safe
Sight: Mechanical Sight
Max Effective Range: 450 m
Finishing: Gray / Black
Users: Indonesia Marine

SS2 Assault Rifle

5:57:00 AM rhsukarsa
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SS2 is a new generation of assault rifle having caliber 5.56 x 45 mm and barrel twist 7. It has lightweight, reliability, and high accuracy by using foldable butt to make it flexible for suitable necessities. This rifle is compatible with mechanical or optical sight as well as suitable with several accessories such as silencer, bayonet, grenade launchers, etc. It has also been developed into types of long and short barrels that can be used with mechanical or optical sight to meet with its operation in the battlefield.


Source: http://www.pindad.com/prodgul800.php?varkdnews=JTSS2&bahasa=2

SS1-R5

5:15:00 AM rhsukarsa
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SS1-R5 Assault Rifle come up light and slimer with high accuration. Destined to special team like attack, infiltration, short distance contact with forest field, mount, swamp, sea and or urban. SS1-R5 can be attached bayonet and various types of telescopes.


Specification
NSN: -
Calibre: 5.56 x 45 mm
Barrel Length: 252 mm
Overall Length Butt Extended: 770 ,,
Overall Length Butt Extended: 557 mm
Weight With Empty Magazine: 3.37 kg
Cyclic Rate of Fire: 650 - 700 rpm
Firing Mode: Single,Full Auto,Safe
Sight: Mechanical Sight
Max Effective Range: 375 m
Finishing: Gray / Black
Users: Raiders Batalyon Indonesia Army

Source: http://www.pindad.com/prodgul800.php?varkdnews=JTSS1R&bahasa=2

INS Vikramaditya Hits Delay, Cost Increases

Friday, November 21, 2008 5:34:00 AM rhsukarsa
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On January 20, 2004 India and Russia signed a deal to refurbish and convert the 40,000t Soviet/Russian Admiral Gorshkov into a full carrier by removing the guns, anti-shipping and anti-air missile launchers on the front deck, replacing them with a full runway and ski jump, changing the boilers to diesel fuel, enlarging and strengthening the rear aircraft elevator, and many other modifications. The announced delivery date for INS Vikramaditya was August 2008 – an ambitious schedule, but one that would allow the carrier to enter service in 2009, around the time as their 29,000t light carrier/LHA INS Viraat (formerly HMS Hermes, last of the Centaur class) was scheduled to retire. The new ship will berth at the new Indian Navy facility in Karwar, on India’s west coast.
Initial reports of delays sparked controversy in India, but even the Ministry has now admitted their truth. The INS Viraat’s retirement is now set for 2010-2012 – but even that may not be late enough, as slow negotiations and steadily-lengthening delivery times will push delivery of the Gorshkov back to 2010 at the earliest. Reports of delivery in 2012 or later have surfaced, and the continued absence of a contract that Russia will honor is likely to create further delays. Even as the delivery date for India’s locally-built 37,500 ton escort carrier appears to be slipping well beyond 2013.
Right now, there are 2 major concerns in India. One is that slipping timelines could easily leave India without a serviceable aircraft carrier. The other is the extent of the cost increases, especially if more increases are added once India has paid for most of the budgeted work and is deep into the commitment trap. The carrier purchase has now become the subject of high level diplomacy, involving a shipyard that can’t even execute on commercial contracts, and an agreement in principle that has yet to be finalized into a contract. That hasn’t stopped India from approving further MiG-29K purchases, however – even as Russian sources begin rumbling that perhaps they might just finish and field the Gorshkov for the Russian Navy instead.


Waiting for Gorshkov

Subsequent updates, however, have proven the critics correct, with even the Ministry admitting as much. Cost estimates and reports concerning the Gorshkov’s final total vary from $700-$1.4 billion, of which $400-500 million has reportedly already been paid. DID’s experience with Indian defense procurement issues is that these figures mean little, beyond defining broad orders of magnitude. Transparency will eventually come, but deals with Russia mean that it will come only from pressure within India, and then only after all other alternatives have been exhausted. Reports until then are really a set of varyingly educated guesses.
That there is a real issue of both time and cost, however, can no longer be denied. February 2008 news reports are giving figures of up to 3-4 years before refurbishment and testing are complete, and the refurbished ship can join the fleet. This would place its in-service data at 2011-2012, which risks a gap with no serving carriers in the fleet if further delays occur or the INS Viraat retires slightly early.
Meanwhile, China is working hard to refurbish the 58,000t ex-Russian carrier Varyag, and some analysts believe the ship could be operational in a testing capacity by 2010.
Those sunk construction costs, Russian possession of the Gorshkov, the difficulty in finding a substitute carrier to replace the Gorshkov sooner than 2013, and the Chinese push with the Varyag, have all combined to give the Russians substantial leverage in their negotiations.


Gorshkov-Vikramaditya: Aerial Complement

Many of Gorshkov’s key modifications are aircraft-related, including the new arrester gear and ski jump. New boilers and wiring are the other major components. The timelines and cost figures for delivery of the ship do not include aircraft, however, which are contracted separately. The original carrier’s complement was 12 Yak-38 Forger V/STOL fighters, 12 Ka-28 helicopters, and 2 Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopters. The removal of the Gorshkov’s forward missiles, ski ramp, and other modifications will improve the ship’s air complement somewhat. The nature of its original design, however, means that INS Vikramaditya will still fall short of comparably-sized western counterparts like the 43,000t FNS Charles de Gaulle nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, with its 40-plane complement that leans heavily to fighter jets. Carriage ranges given for the refitted Vikramaditya seem to average 12-16 fighters and 4-16 of the compact Ka-28/31 helicopters; diagrams seem to suggest total stowage space for a “footprint” of no more than 15-16 MiG-29Ks, with each Kamov helicopter sporting a comparative footprint of about 0.4, and about 5-6 open footprint spots on deck.
A related $740 million contract for 16 MiG-29K aircraft plus training and maintenance was confirmed on December 22, 2004, with an option for another 30 MiG-29Ks by 2015. They would be operated in STOBAR (Short Take-Off via the ski ramp, But Assisted Recovery via arresting wires) mode, and the MiG-29K was reportedly selected over the larger and more-capable navalized SU-33 because India hopes to operate them from an indigenous smaller carrier as well. The Gorshkov-Vikramaditya’s complement will also include Kamov Ka-31 AEW and/or Ka-28 multi-role helicopters, along with a complement of torpedo tubes, air defense missile systems, et. al. If India does indeed buy E-2C+/E-2D Hawkeye naval AWACS aircraft, as is currently rumored, they would be added to this mix and take up footprint slots of their own.


Updates & Contracts

Nov 13/08: As negotiations regarding the Gorshkov continue to drag on, pressure for timely resolution is building on the Russian side, as well. Sevmash (Severodvinsk Machine Building Enterprise) shipyard Deputy General-Director Sergey Novoselov tells RIA Novosti new agency that: “We are essentially constructing a new aircraft carrier at the open assembly berth of Sevmash. In the last two years, work has only proceeded thanks to internal loans….”

That cannot continue indefinitely – but Sevmash is not backlogged with projects,which means it needs to hang on to the Admiral Gorshkov refit. So, what if India proves unwilling to pay? Novoselov pointed out that even at $2 billion, a refitted Gorshkov costs only 50-67% of the $3-4 billion involved in building a medium sized carrier. Novoselov would not be pinned down to any firm figure, of course, but some Russian defense planners are either taking him seriously, or willing to help him put added pressure on India. RIA Novosti, via Forecast Interational:
“If India won’t pay the money [over the agreed $617 million], we will keep the aircraft carrier ourselves. It will be very useful to us, because the situation in the world is complicated. Vessels like that are needed to patrol the waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean,” noted a Russian defense industry official.” If Russia did make that move, India would need compensation for costs incurred to date – reportedly about $400 million.
Oct 18/08: The Hindu newspaper quotes Sevmash Shipyard’s deputy director for foreign defence contracts Sergei Novosyolov, who says that Gorshkov will be taken out of dry dock by the end of the month.
“The ship’s hull has been fully done and painted and scaffolding will be dismantled by the end of October…”
Sept 21/08: Still no firm deal on the Gorshkov refit, but India’s Defence Acquisition Committee (DAC) has given approval in principle to add another 29 MiG-29Ks to the original 16-plane, $1.5 billion deal.
No price negotiations have taken place, but the contract is expected to be worth close to $2 billion. The Navy is reported to have set its sights on a 3-squadron goal for its MiG-29K/KUB force. Indian Express report.
Sept 19/08: Indian Express reports that after Indian officials expressed concern over the slow progress in overhauling Gorshkov at the Sevmash shipyard in North Sea, Russian asked South Block to immediately pay the cash-strapped shipyard $200 million, “without prejudice to the on-going price negotiations,” in order to speed up work.
The report adds that Russian Defence Minister A Serdyukov’s visit to Delhi later in September 2008 is expected to result in a revised price for the Gorshkov refit, which must then receive political aproval in India.
June 3/08: Press Trust of India reports that Russia’s Sevmash shipyard has promised readiness by 2012 – maybe. RIA Novosti quotes Sevmash officials as saying that:
“The successful solution of all the financial issues will enable the shipbuilders to sail the aircraft carrier out into the Barents Sea for trials. In the winter of 2012, the ship is expected to be finally refitted and trials will continue in the summer of that year… At the end of 2012, the aircraft carrier is expected to be fully prepared for its transfer to the Indian navy in accordance with the schedule approved by the Russian Navy.”
Negotiations and maneuvering around the contract’s final details continue, and Sevmash’s history of delivery, detailed below, must also be considered when evaluating such statements.
June 2/08: Defense News reports that India’s MiG-29Ks will be based on land, because the country has no operational carriers. With INS Viraat unavailable due to upgrades and Vikramaditya badly behind schedule, the MiG-29Ks will go to the Naval Aviation Centre at INS Hansa in Goa instead. Hansa is the based used to train naval pilots. Deliveries of all 16 MiG-29Ks are expected to be complete by 2009.

May 30/08: Reuters reports that American Secretary of Defense Robert Gates was asked about rumours that the USS Kitty Hawk might be sold to India at the at the Shangri-La Dialogue forum of regional analysts, defense and security officials. “I am aware of no such plans,” Gates replied.
May 9/08: News Post India’s “Indian Navy To Order Another Aircraft Carrier” claims that the Indian Navy will supplement the Vikramaditya with 2 of its 37,500t indigenous “Air Defence Ship” carriers, instead of just one. The article also includes additional information about the Vikramaditya’s schedule and the potential risks.

April 9/08: Despite an agreement that was supposed to be finalized in March, Indian Defence Secretary Vijay Singh describes the parties as still “locked in intense negotiations over the price details,” adding that “technical assessment of the work needed on the carrier is still on…” The expected responses re: the deal being on track, and having a final price proposal to bring to the Cabinet “soon,” were also voiced.

March 18/08: During Chief of Naval Staff Sureesh Mehta’s visit to Russia, the first serially produced MiG-29KUB (tail number 113) performs its maiden flight at the RAC MiG test airfield in Lukhovitsy near Moscow. The MiG-29KUB is the 2-seat variant of the carrier-capable MiG-29K.

March 10/08: The Indian government’s DDI News reports that “India has reconciled to a price hike for procurement of Russian carrier Admiral Gorshkov and the government has constituted an experts committee to work out the increase.”
Naval Chief Sureesh Mehta, who had opposed additional payments under the contract, said that: “There will be some price hike. We need to pay extra amount and whatever amount is due as per contracts we will pay.” This does not sound like an encouraging report from ongoing negotiations.
March 3/08: India opts to pay Russia more, in hopes of getting the Gorshkov ready in time. Figures given vary between $500 million and $1.2 billion; exactly how much more India will agree to pay will be decided later in March 2008, after 2 more rounds of negotiations. India’s Defence Secretary Vijay Singh is quoted as saying that:
“It should be completed by mid-2010. After that, it will undergo 18 months of extensive sea trials by the Russian navy to ensure all systems are working properly.”
Retired Admiral Arun Prakash was head of the Indian Navy in 2004 when the original deal was “laboriously and painstakingly negotiated for 11 months, and the contract sealed and signed.” He told BusinessWeek that he is disappointed by Russia “reneging on the deal” and says Russia “gifted” the Gorshkov to India in exchange for a $1.5 billion contract to buy planes and helicopters and “revive their terminally ill shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing industries.”
India will also reportedly send 500 shipyard workers, technicians and managers to Russia, to take direct charge of the work, cover Russia’s labor shortage, and keep an eye on quality control so that it’s caught immediately. Whether this will suffice, in the wake of Sevmash shipyard disasters like the Odfjell contract (q.v. Feb 21/08), remains to be seen.
What also remains to be seen at this point is whether India’s MiG-29K contract becomes the next bottleneck. India remains the only customer for this substantially different aircraft, and MiG will need to make production line changes that the existing contract may not adequately finance.

Meanwhile, BusinessWeek has its own speculation re: “Why India Talked Up A US Carrier Deal.” As an interesting second perspective on the larger Russia-India relationship, see also the Navhind Times March 4/08 article “India’s Defence: Looking Beyond Russia”.
March 3/08: India’s Defence Minister Shri A K Antony confesses that India’s Sea Harrier fleet has an availability problem, due to the rotation of aircraft through the current upgrade program.
“India’s Sea Harrier Shortage” looks at numbers and planned upgrades for India’s legacy naval aircraft, as the Navy prepares for future operations with MiG-29Ks.
Feb 27/08: India’s Minister of Defence Shri A K Antony, asked about this issue, says:
“The overall progress of repair and re-equipping of the ship, ex-Admiral Gorshkov, in Russia is behind schedule. Execution of contract for construction of three ships of Project 1135.6 (follow-on-ships of Talwar Class) is on schedule. Russia has indicated an increase in price for repair and re-equipping of ex-Admiral Gorshkov. There is no proposal under the active consideration of the Government to contact some other country in this regard. The need for contacting other country does not arise as the existing contract with Russia is still valid.”
A fine politician’s reply, answering nothing at all. If another country contacted India instead, his denial would no longer apply…
Feb 23/08: Progress on Gorshkov? According to the India Times’ Economic Times, Indian Defence Secretary Vijay Singh’s 5-day delegation visit to Sevmash Shipyard, and talks with Russian Energy and Industries Minister Viktor Khristenko, may have made progress. Russian senior officials reportedly assured Singh that the Russian government was making strenuous efforts to improve the situation.
Feb 19-23/08: Crazy Sam’s Carrier Clearance Sale? As reports begin to suggest that Russia and India are too far apart to agree on the Gorshkov refit, speculation grows that the USA intends to solve India’s problem with a stunning offer during Defense Secretary Gates’ imminent visit to india. instead of retiring and decommissioning its last conventionally-powered carrier, the 81,800 ton/ 74,200t USS Kitty Hawk [CV-63, commissioned 1961], would be handed over to India when its current tour in Japan ends in 2008. The procedure would resemble the January 2007 “hot transfer” of the amphibious landing ship USS Trenton [LPD-14], which become INS Jalashva. The cost? This time, it would be free. As in, $0.
Naturally, there is a quid pro quo that accompanies these rumors. In return for an aircraft carrier that would be larger than its counterparts in every navy other than the US Navy, India would select at least 60 F/A-18 E/F Super Hornets in its MMRCA fighter competition, to serve as the carrier’s air wing. Unlike the Gorshkov, the Kitty Hawk is a purpose-built carrier whose full air complement is a whopping “75+” aircraft and helicopters. India has also expressed interest in the USA’s E-2 Hawkeye carrier AWACS aircraft, which would be a natural fit for its new ship.

As a number of sources point out, this is a multi-pronged move that would achieve several objectives at once. First, the offer removes all Russian negotiating leverage over India by removing the issues of sunk costs, foreign possession of the Vikramaditya, and any danger of being left without a carrier. The Indian Navy would be greatly strengthened, and its ability to police the Indian Ocean from the Straits of Malacca to South Africa would take a huge leap forward. Any additional work to upgrade or refurbish the carrier could be undertaken in India, providing jobs and expertise while maintaining full national control over the refit. The USA gains financial benefits of its own, as the Navy avoids the expensive task of steaming the Kitty Hawk home and decommissioning it. Americans would almost certainly receive maintenance contracts for the steam catapults, and possibly for some new electronics, but those economic benefits pale in comparison to the multi-billion dollar follow-on wins for Boeing (Super Hornet), Northrop Grumman (E-2 Hawkeye), and possibly even Lockheed Martin (F-16 E/F, F-35B). All of which works to cement a growing strategic alliance between the two countries, and creates deep defense industrial ties as well.
Then there’s the effect on Russia, whose relations with the USA currently border on outright hostility. With the MiG-29Ks no longer necessary for India, that contract would almost certainly be canceled. At which point, the commonality value of choosing the MiG-35 as a lower-cost secondary MMRCA buy drops sharply, opening the door for other MMRCA split-buy options that could include the Saab/BAE JAS-39 Gripen, or a complementary American offer of F-16E/Fs and/or F-35Bs. The combined effect of these blows would be a severe setback for Russia’s arms industry, though rising oil & gas revenues in Russia and other export opportunities may lead to less shrinkage and civilian re-purposing than publications like the Weekly Standard believe.

Feb 21/08: “Galrahn” of the respected blog Information Dissemination passes a key tip along to DID. First, recall that the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, Archangel Oblast is responsible for the Gorshkov refit. Until recently, they also had a $544 million contract to build up to 12 tankers for the Norwegian shipping form Odfjell. When it was signed in 2004, it was promoted as “a historic deal in Norwegian-Russian industrial relations.” Now it has been canceled, and Odfjell CEO Terje Storeng has used terms like “no will to try to understand that this is a commercial project,” “deliberately sabotaged and delayed the project” et. al. to Dagens Næringsliv. No longer:
“Following serious delays in the construction process, combined with demands for further price increases from the Yard, continuous cooperation problems as well as protracted negotiations, Odfjell decided today to serve formal notice of cancellation to Sevmash. The instalments already paid are covered by standard refund guarantees from international banks. Odfjell will further claim full compensation for its costs and losses caused, on account of wilful misconduct and massive contract breaches by the Yard. Unless the matter is solved amicably between the parties, the issue will be solved by arbitration in Sweden, as provided for in the contract.”
Note the Russian official’s comments in the Feb 7/08 entry. Closure may once again become a very real possibility for Sevmash. Worse, Odfjell’s experience has to give India serious pause re: the reliability of Russia’s new refit cost estimates, and the likelihood of further extortion to ‘adjust’ the deal down the road.

Feb 7/08: Zeenews quotes an unnamed “Russian official” with interesting and somewhat unsettling arguments, in advance of a high-level delegation’s arrival led by Indian Defence Secretary Vijay Singh:
“Moscow feels that the agreement for supply of the 45,000 tonne warship was signed at a time when the Russian ship-building company was in bad shape and India “used” the situation to sign the contract at lower price. The ship-building company was facing closure and was ready to sign any kind of contract when the contract was signed.”
Defense Industry Daily needs to look up the exact definitions to be certain, but we believe this process is known as “shrewd negotiation,” followed by “a deal.” Indian Naval Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta appears to be using the same lexicon, and has publicly said that there should be no revision to the Goshkov contract. Still, India cannot receive the carrier she wants if the shipyard goes bankrupt, and Russia is holding the carrier. This gives the Russians considerable leverage in negotiations, unless India can find an alternate provider. There may be a way out, however:
“But Russia is willing to “compensate” for the cost of Gorshkov if it gets more military orders, which Moscow insists is not linked to 126 fighter planes that India is planning to buy but other defence purchases.”

Nov 19/07: India’s MoD confirms delays in the Gorshkov’s delivery and slow progress, without really answering any questions. It acknowledges that the Russian side has submitted a revised Master Schedule, attributing the delays to “Growth of Work.” In response, an apex level Indian committee under the Defence Secretary, and a Steering Committee under a Vice Admiral, have been set up. A team has also been stationed at the shipyard.
No word on the timelines or costs suggested; indeed, these are likely to remain under negotiation.

Nov 6/07: A top-level Indian Navy delegation is heading for Moscow to discuss the delay and price escalation in the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier deal. A detailed financial and technical plan outlining the specific justifications and amounts will be presented to the Indian side, who is there to listen rather than to negotiate.
The report pegs the original price quoted for refurbishing the carrier was just under $980 million, adding that the Russians are insisting on cost increases of at least $350 million. Indian officials reportedly fear that the final escalation may end up being much more once they are deep enough into the commitment trap of having paid for work. The report also adds that the Navy “had reconciled itself to the fact that the delivery of the ship would be delayed from the original deadline of August 2008 by a few years,” a surprising development given the limited service life of India’s remaining carrier. If the government is indeed prioritizing cost containment over delivery dates, reconciliation of the INS Viraat’s service life with Gorshkov’s entry may prove difficult.

Oct 18/07: India’s MoD finally admits the obvious, as part of an announcement concerning an Indo-Russia fighter development deal.

“The Defence Minister described the Agreement on FGFA as a ‘major landmark’ and said that the Indo-Russian relationship is on a trajectory to reach new heights…. Mr. Antony expressed satisfaction at the outcome of discussions on other important projects e.g., supply and licensed production of T-90 tanks, SU-30 MKI aircraft and other strategic issues. He admitted that there has been a delay in the delivery of the repaired and refurbished aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov along with supply of deck-based fighter aircraft MiG-29-K and said it was decided that some more studies by technical groups would be done to go through the details. He appreciated the efforts made by the Russian side to resolve issues relating to life cycle support of equipment of Russian origin.”
June 16/07: India Defence: High Level Indian Delegation In Russia To Re-Negotiate Defense Deals Pricing:
“With differences over prices delaying the delivery of upgraded Sukhoi multi-role fighters and Gorshkov aircraft carrier, India today rushed a high-level defence team to Russia with fresh proposals to break the logjam…. The visit of the team assumes significance with Defence Minister AK Antony admitting that New Delhi was facing “problems” in acquisition of the carrier Gorshkov as well as in negotiating a new deal to buy 40 more upgraded Sukhoi-30 fighters for the Indian Air Force.”
May 17/07: India Defence: No Delays in INS Vikramaditya Acquisition from Russia: Defence Minister. “However, sources from the Indian Navy had earlier confirmed reports being circulated in the Indian and Russian media regarding a possible two year delay in the acquisition of the Aircraft Carrier.”

X38 Patrol Cat

Thursday, November 20, 2008 1:24:00 AM rhsukarsa
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Manufacture Name : P.T.LUNDIN INDUSTRY
Address : JL. S. Parman No 1. Singojuruh, Banyuwangi, Indonesia 68464

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Patrol Cat is a revolutionary stepped-hull high-speed power catamaran design, configured for military, patrol or SAR use. It offers superior sea-keeping, efficiency, speed and safety in all operating conditions. The Patrol Cat is designed to offer multiple mission profile capabilities with speeds of up to 40 knots per hour, using twin outboards. It is ideally suited for rapid response, amphibious deployment of commandos or regular patrol work. Offering significantly less cost and risk than other high value patrol or patrol assets it can provide covert striking power against critical targets, as well as protecting inshore and off-shore resources and assets... It can be equipped with enhanced features for special warfare operations, or used for reconnaissance, surveillance, law enforcement, counter-piracy, medical evacuations and rescue operations. This cutting-edge exclusive design incorporates stealth characteristics to minimise radar detection in hostile operating conditions. The patrol boat will have a crew of 4, and is capable of carrying an additional 10 - 12 fully equipped troops.
The foredeck area has a sunken gun-well, suited for installation of a forward/side facing main gun-point, for M240 7.62 calibre, M-60, 7.62, 12.7 mm or 40mm grenade launchers. Two large deck hatches and a folding ladder ensure fast and direct access forward, for amphibious assaults and beach landings. The cabin accommodates a Captain/Navigator, helmsman, engineer and gunner, while troops are accommodated in restrained transport seats in the hulls. The stern area of the boat has space for 2 side / rear facing light machine guns and an aft deck in the centre suitable for boarding, or for diving and recovery operations.
The X38 Patrol Catamaran, features forward facing windows, which increases the effective cabin space, and reduces glare and heat build-up in the cabin.
With speeds of 40 knots with twin 300 hp outboards, this cutting-edge Swedish design is the result of many years of ongoing research. It has radical longitudinal steps that reduce hull resistance when planning. The boat actually rides on 4 planning surfaces which reduce in size as the boat speed increases and the boat rises higher out of the water. This results in a boat that has a stable, level ride that makes it into a superior arms platform. The catamaran design provides very low draft, enabling beach landings and access to river estuaries and areas with shallow water that normally cannot be reached with conventional craft. The high tunnel clearance minimises wave slapping and the additional drag caused by attached water.
CONSTRUCTION
Hand-laid composite GRP (fibreglass), with cored sandwich panels. The hull is made of multi-directional fibre glass layers, with additional strengthened stringers. The balsa and closed-cell high density foam cores increase panel stiffness and reduce the weight usually associated with solid GRP boats. This offers great strength and robustness and maximises hull integrity in the event of a collision. All exterior decks and the gun-well are self-draining.
ENGINES AND PROPULSION
For simplicity of maintenance and operation the boat is powered by outboard motors, using two motors and counter-rotating propellers (other engine configurations are also available). Stainless steel propellers come as standard with the larger size Suzuki engines.
STEERING AND ENGINES CONTROLS
The steering system is hydraulically operated and the gear shift and throttle controls are genuine parts matching the brand of engine selected. All controls are clearly visible and accessible.

LENGTH: 11,40 m
BEAM: 4,59 m
DRAFT: 0,85 m
DRAFT with engines raised: 0,50 m
DISPLACEMENT: 6.200 kg* (Dry weight with 2 x 300 hp)
FUEL CAPACITY: 1.000 litres
SPEED: 40 Knots*
CAPACITY: 16 - 20 Persons*
* Depending on model and options


X2K RIB Special Forces

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Manufacture Name: P.T.LUNDIN INDUSTRY
Address : JL. S. Parman No 1. Singojuruh, Banyuwangi, Indonesia 68464
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 11.20 meter X2K RIB Special Forces, is an advanced high-speed vessel, extremely well suited for uses ranging from sheer pleasure, diving, expeditions, transfers, surveillance, law enforcement, counter-piracy efforts, medical evacuations and search and rescue. This cutting-edge, exclusive design was developed in Sweden, and is based on a double step ventilated racing hull. It has longitudinal underwater steps to reduce friction, and offers superior sea-keeping, efficiency, speed and safety in all conditions. The boat is designed for flexibility of layout. The “Sports” version will have restraining style “Racing “ seating for 2 behind at the console, and a double sofa seat at the front. There will also be space for an optional 4 person, rear sofa and large sun-bed forward. Other models will include a Dive model that caters for up to 8 divers seated back-to-back, and able to carry 16 tanks and a crew of 2. An Excursion / Passenger Transfer version for 12 passengers in motorcycle style seats forward of the centre console will be ideal for tourism, charters, or Guest and Surfer Transfers. The X2K RIB is extremely adaptable, practical, and useful in a variety of roles, with some models able to include a toilet and shower in the centre console. This boat is totally self-draining as the cockpit deck is above the waterline.
The X2K RIB is especially designed to fit in a standard 40 foot cargo container, ensuring fast, easy, safe and cost efficient global and domestic transportation.
CONSTRUCTION
Is from the latest Vacuum Resin Infusion process, using all vinylester resin and Divinicell closed cell composite sandwich construction. It is made of multi-directional, non-woven fibre glass layers, with Carbon Fibre strengthening on the full-length stringers. The divinicell core increases panel stiffness and reduces the weight usually associated with solid GRP boats. This offers great strength and robustness and in the event of a collision it is less likely to break the inner laminate.
RIB SYSTEM
Made by Henshaw Inflatables Ltd. Who are acknowledged as the leading manufacturer of Inflatable tubes/Collars to RIB builders both in the UK and throughout the world. Founded in 1972 they have 34 years experience of designing and building tubes for the Inflatable Boat Building Industry. Henshaw supplies over 70 of the leading RIB builders, which is testament to their expertise. The X2K RIB Collars are manufactured using Hypalon© coated fabric, which is considered and has proven to be, the best fabric for inflatables. A view shared by the majority of high quality RIB builders. The collar incorporates 9 separate compartments for added safety.
ENGINES AND PROPULSION
For simplicity of maintenance and operation the boat is powered by outboard motors, using two motors and counter-rotating propellers (other engine configurations are also available). Stainless steel propellers come as standard with the larger size Suzuki engines.
STEERING AND ENGINES CONTROLS
The steering system is hydraulically operated and the gear shift and throttle controls are genuine parts matching the brand of engine selected. All controls are clearly visible and accessible.

LENGTH: 11,00 m
BEAM: 2,33 m
DRAFT: 0,40 m
SPEED 2x250 HP: 50 knots*
DISPLACEMENT: 2.550 kg* (Dry - with 2 x 250 Hp)
FUEL CAPACITY: 660 litres
RANGE: 250 Nm
* Depending on equipment, engines and options

Source: http://www.northseaboats.com/x2k_rib_special.htm

X2K RIB Interceptor

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Manufacture Name: P.T.LUNDIN INDUSTRY
Address: JL. S. Parman No 1. Singojuruh, Banyuwangi, Indonesia 68464


GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 11.20 meter X2K RIB Interceptor, is an advanced high-speed vessel, extremely well suited for uses ranging from sheer pleasure, diving, expeditions, transfers, surveillance, law enforcement, counter-piracy efforts, medical evacuations and search and rescue. This cutting-edge, exclusive design was developed in Sweden, and is based on a double step ventilated racing hull. It has longitudinal underwater steps to reduce friction, and offers superior sea-keeping, efficiency, speed and safety in all conditions.
The boat is designed for flexibility of layout. The “Sports” version will have restraining style “Racing “ seating for 2 behind at the console, and a double sofa seat at the front. There will also be space for an optional 4 person, rear sofa and large sun-bed forward. Other models will include a Dive model that caters for up to 8 divers seated back-to-back, and able to carry 16 tanks and a crew of 2. An Excursion / Passenger Transfer version for 12 passengers in motorcycle style seats forward of the centre console will be ideal for tourism, charters, or Guest and Surfer Transfers. The X2K RIB is extremely adaptable, practical, and useful in a variety of roles, with some models able to include a toilet and shower in the centre console. This boat is totally self-draining as the cockpit deck is above the waterline.
The X2K RIB is especially designed to fit in a standard 40 foot cargo container, ensuring fast, easy, safe and cost efficient global and domestic transportation.

CONSTRUCTION
Is from the latest Vacuum Resin Infusion process, using all vinylester resin and Divinicell closed cell composite sandwich construction. . It is made of multi-directional, non-woven fibre glass layers, with Carbon Fibre strengthening on the full-length stringers. The divinicell core increases panel stiffness and reduces the weight usually associated with solid GRP boats. This offers great strength and robustness and in the event of a collision it is less likely to break the inner laminate.

RIB SYSTEM
Made by Henshaw Inflatables Ltd. Who are acknowledged as the leading manufacturer of Inflatable tubes/Collars to RIB builders both in the UK and throughout the world. Founded in 1972 they have 34 years experience of designing and building tubes for the Inflatable Boat Building Industry. Henshaw supplies over 70 of the leading RIB builders, which is testament to their expertise. The X2K RIB Collars are manufactured using Hypalon© coated fabric, which is considered and has proven to be, the best fabric for inflatables. A view shared by the majority of high quality RIB builders. The collar incorporates 9 separate compartments for added safety.
ENGINES AND PROPULSION
For simplicity of maintenance and operation the boat is powered by outboard motors, using two motors and counter-rotating propellers (other engine configurations are also available). Stainless steel propellers come as standard with the larger size Suzuki engines.


STEERING AND ENGINES CONTROLS
The steering system is hydraulically operated and the gear shift and throttle controls are genuine parts matching the brand of engine selected. All controls are clearly visible and accessible.

LENGTH: 11,00 m
BEAM: 2,33 m
DRAFT: 0,40 m
SPEED 2x250 HP: 50 knots*
DISPLACEMENT: 2.550 kg* (Dry - with 2 x 250 Hp)
FUEL CAPACITY: 660 litres
RANGE: 250 Nm
* Depending on equipment, engines and options
Source: http://www.northseaboats.com/x2k_rib_interceptor.htm

X2K Interceptor

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Manufacture Name: P.T.LUNDIN INDUSTRY
Address : JL. S. Parman No 1. Singojuruh, Banyuwangi, Indonesia 68464
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The 11.00 meter X2K Interceptor is an advanced high-speed interceptor / law enforcement patrol boat, configured for rapid deployment and well suited for coastal operations. It is designed to offer multiple mission profile capabilities with speeds of up to 50 knots per hour, using twin outboards. It is ideally suited for both, rapid response or regular patrol work. Offering significantly less cost and risk than other high value patrol or combat assets, the X2K can provide covert striking power against critical targets, as well as protecting off-shore resources and assets.. It can also be equipped with enhanced survivability features for special warfare operations, or used for reconnaissance, surveillance, law enforcement, counter-piracy efforts and search and rescue in sea state 4 conditions. This cutting-edge exclusive design, with a double step ventilated racing hull offers sea-keeping, efficiency, speed and safety in a variety of hostile operating conditions.
The work area of the boat consists of a forward gun-point suited for installation of a 7.62 calibre or M-60 machine gun. Behind this is a command cockpit, where a four man unit can be accommodated in fully restrained racing type seats with stand-up or seated driving positions. The standard crew comprises: a) Commanding Officer. b) Driver. c) Engine-man. d) Gunner. A small two-berth cabin is provided in the forward section for resting and storage. The steering console provides ample space for secure storage of armaments, waterproof clothing, etc.
Another benefit of this design is flexibility in the layout and configuration. If other law enforcement agencies require different equipment, steering, crew or gun placement, this boat can be adapted to suit. If left open, the 2.0 m long forward cockpit has sufficient space to accommodate 2 stretchers.
The X2K is especially designed to fit in a standard 40 foot high-cube cargo container, ensuring fast, easy, safe and cost efficient global and domestic transportation. The container can also serve as a secure and convenient dry storage system for the boat and spare parts. Enabling rapid engine change-over and servicing and virtually eliminating down time.
CONSTRUCTION
The hand laid composite hull is of Balsa and Divinicell cored sandwich GRP, with longitudinal underwater steps to reduce friction. It is made of multi-directional fibre glass layers and rovings, with Carbon Fibre strengthening. The balsa core increases panel stiffness and reduces the weight usually associated with solid GRP boats. This offers great strength and robustness and in the event of a collision it is less likely to break the inner laminate. This boat is totally self-draining as the cockpit deck is above the waterline. Sealed foam buoyancy can be fitted below deck to minimise the risk of sinking.
ENGINES AND PROPULSION
For simplicity of maintenance and operation the boat is powered by twin outboard motors from 150 HP up to 300 HP, with counter-rotation.
STEERING AND ENGINES CONTROLS
The adjustable steering wheel is to the starboard side of the console. Engines Controls are centrally located so the helmsman or throttle-man may operate them. All instruments and controls are clearly visible and accessible. The steering is hydraulically operated using a SeaStar Pro Heavy Duty System.

LENGTH: 11,00 m
BEAM: 2,33 m
DRAFT: 0,40 m
SPEED 2x250 HP: 50 knots*
DISPLACEMENT: 2.550 kg* (Dry - with 2 x 250 Hp)
FUEL CAPACITY: 660 litres
RANGE: 250 Nm
CAPACITY: 8 Persons
* Depending on equipment, engines and options

Jaguar's Oman

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British Eurofighters to Oman?

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Oman has a long history of close relations with Britain, and this carries over into that country's defense equipment. The al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Sultanat Oman (RAFO) currently has 3 fighter squadrons. RAFO 10 squadron finished its conversion from Jaguar strike aircraft to F-16C/D Block 50/52+ fighters in 2006, but 8 sq and 20 sq continue to operate the old Jaguars. All are formally based at Thumrayt in the southwest, near the border with Yemen and away from the entrance to the Gulf. With that said, they have been known to operate from Seeb air base in the northeast.

In November 2008, Britain's Financial Times reported that the remaining Jaguars may be next on the replacement block, as BAE Systems is in direct talks with the Omani government to sell them up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. The deal's rumored value is GBP 1.4 billion (about $2.08 billion), which is slightly low but not wildly out of line with past Eurofighter purchases. That move would complete the RAFO's fighter recapitalization, offering it an air fleet that could operate within the Gulf Cooperation Council alongside Bahraini and UAE F-16s, and forthcoming Saudi Eurofighters, while remaining relevant and competitive for many years to come. Financial Times Agence France Presse.

The discussions come against the backdrop of negotiations over the Eurofighter partner nations' Trache 3 purchases.
These Eurofighters will be the most capable, with full ground attack capabilities built in. Nevertheless, Europe's unwillingness to invest in defense has created a potential squeeze, with Italy likely to be hardest hit. Germany recently pledged to buy its full allotment of 180 Tranche 3 Eurofighters, with Secretary of Defense Franz-Josef Jung commenting that "before one would pay for [contract cancellation penalty fees], it makes more sense to rather take the aircraft."
The UK MoD is also facing growing financial constraints, which are likely to lead to hard decisions about key military programs. Further Eurofighters are a lower priority, as it has modified a number of its Tranche 1 aircraft to give them some precision attack capabilities, and has other aircraft such as the existing Tornado GR4s and forthcoming F-35Bs to fill the strike role. On the other hand, contract cancellation penalties could place them in the same situation as Germany. Unless, of course, they can drum up export orders and re-sell their Tranche 3 aircraft.
With competitions in Switzerland and India a long shot, and Greece's fighter competition too uncertain and long-term, the Gulf states and Japan stand out as having both the wealth to afford the $100+ million fighters, and the need for such a capable platform.

BAE Systems in Talks with Oman Over Jet Deal

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BAE Systems is in talks with Oman over a 1.4 billion pound ($2.17bn) deal to sell the Gulf state up to 24 Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets, the Financial Times newspaper reported on its website on Wednesday.

Oman wants to replace 24 aging Jaguar planes with the more advanced Typhoons within the next four years, the newspaper said, citing unnamed British defence sources.

BAE has been talking directly to the Omani government about the sale without using external advisers, according to the FT.

However, the paper quoted a source close to Britain's defence ministry as saying the talks not lead to a deal. "The Omanis are looking at what capabilities are available in the market, but may decide this is not the right time for them," the source told the newspaper. No one at BAE could immediately be reached for comment. In a statement published by the Financial Times, the company said: "Oman is a customer with whom we have a long and valued relationship। We will continue to support their requirements as and when they arise. Any deal could include lucrative maintenance contracts worth billions of pounds over several years, it said.

By Peter Griffiths, Reuters.

Source: http://www.army-technology.com/news/news45727.html?mxmroi=7704346/529016/false

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