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Indonesian Army and Navy Expand Fleets

This Mi-17-V5 was one of three operated by the TNI-AD’s (Indonesian Army Aviation) SkUAD 31 squadron at Achmad Yani, Semerang, and was sent to South Sudan for use by the United Nations.

By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

February 8, 2014

After years of neglect, the Indonesian Army Aviation (TNI-AD) is now set for some radical modernization in a bid to stem the country’s increasing threats. A deal for eight AH-64E Guardian helicopters worth around $500 million was announced in August 2013, but it is not clear if a contract has been signed. The original DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) notification quoted a figure of $1.42 billion to cover all the associated weapons (including 32 Hellfire missile launchers and 140 Hellfire AGM-114R3 missiles), support and other associated equipment. According to the U.S. government, “The AH-64Es will defend borders, conduct counterterrorism and counter-piracy operations, and control the free flow of shipping through the Strait of Malacca.” They will be purchased via the U.S. Army through the Foreign Military Sale process.

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