Future of the Indonesian Navy

A major regional power

Carthography
Of the entire Indonesian Land aera, around 93,000 sq km (35,908 sq mi) or 4,84% were of waters (Lakes/Rivers…).
Coastlines: 54,716 km (islands included) ; 17,508 islands (…”only”…6,000 of which are inhabited). A EEZ of 6,159,032 km2

Personnal Strength +/- 45 000

7 Frigates
6 Ahmad Yani
(Ahmad Yani, Slamet Riyadi, Yos Sudarso, Oswald Siahaan, Halim Perdanakususma, Karel Satsuitubun). 2200/2800 tons, 113 meters (ex 1960’s Ducth Van Speijk FFG). Transferred by 1986/1987, modernised through 2000's with newer missiles, likely to remain in service until late 2010's.

1 Hajar Dewantara (training frigate)
(Hajar Dewantara). 1800 tons, 96+ meters. Commissioned by 1981.

+/- 23 Corvettes
4 Diponegoro
(Diponegoro, Sultan Hasanuddin, Sultan Iskandar Muda, Frans Kaisiepo). 1600+ tons, 90 meters (Ducth Sigma 9113 FFG design). Commissioned by 2007/2009, with probably +/- 30 year of service expected, to be retired around 2040.

Discussion underway between Indonesian & Dutch about the purchase of some newer 105 meters Sigma corvettes (Sigma 10 514 design). 1st ship operational by 2014...

3 Fatahillah
(Fatahillah, Malahayati, Nala). 1100/1400 tons, 83 meters. Commissioned by 1979/1980, with probably +/- 35 year of service expected, to be retired during 2010's

16 Kapitan Patimura
(Kapitan Patimura, Untung Suropati, Nuku, Lambung Mangkurat, Cut Nyak Dien, Sultan Thaha Syaifudin, Sutanto, Sutedi Senoputra, Wiratno, Memet Sastrawiria, Tjiptadi, Hasan Basri, Imam Bonjol, Pati Unus, Teuku Umar, Silas Papare). 800/950+ tons, 72 meters (ex early 1980’s East German Parchim I FFG corvettes). Transferred by 1992, likely to remain in service until late 2010's/early 2020's.

2 Submarines
Few future submarine expected (Russian Kilo or German/Turkis/South Korean Type 209 SSK's very likely...).

2 Cakra
(Cakra, Nanggala). 1350+ tons, 59+ meters (German Type 209/1300 SSK design). Commissioned by 1981, refitted by 2004/2011, likely to remain in service until early 2020’s.

7+ Fast Attack Missiles Crafts
Up to ? Clurit

(Clurit). 44 meters (Indonesian KCR-40 FAC design). Launched by early 2011. Maybe some others crafts planned ?

4 Mandau
(Mandau, Rencong, Badik, Keris). 250+ tons, 53+ meters (US large 1970’s PB design). Commissioned by 1979/1980.

2 Salawaku
(Salawaku, Badau). 150/200 tons, 37 meters (Former late 1970's Brunei FAC). Transferred during 2011.

12 Off-Shore Patrol Vessels
4 Todak
(Todak, Hiu, Layang, Lemadang). 440+ tons, 58+ meters (German PB 57 V design). Commissioned by 2000/2004.

2 Pandrong
(Pandrong, Sura). 420+ tons, 58 meters (German PB 57 IV design). Commissioned by 1990/1991.

2 Singa (ASW)
(Singa, Ajak) 420 tons, 58+ meters (German PB 57 II ASW). Commissioned by 1988/1989.

4 Kakap
(Kakap, Kerapu, Tongkol, Barakuda). 350 tons, 58+ meters (German PB 57 I SAR). Commissioned by 1988/1989.

+/- 22 Mid-Shore Patrol Vessels
8 Sibarau class
(Sibarau, Suliman, Sigalu, Silea, Siribua, Siada, Sikuda, Sigurot). 140 tons, 32+ meters (Australian built). Built by 1967/1968.

13 Boa
(Boa, Welang, Suluh Pari, Katon, Sanca, Warakas, Panama, Kalakae, Tedong Naga, Kobra, Anakonda, Patola, Taliwangsa). 90 tons, 35 meters. Built by 2004/2005.

1 Cucuk (Patrol Boat/Diver Tenders)
(Cucuk).170 tons, 35+ meters (former Singaporian 1990's ship). Transferred by 2002.

In-Shore Patrol Vessels
18 Kal Kangean
(1101/1118). 44+ tons, 24+ meters. Built by 1987/1990.

7 Fast Patrol Boats
(1119/1125). 45 tons, 12+ meters. Built by 1992/1997.

11 PC-40
(Viper, Piton, Weling, Matacora, Tedung Selar, Boiga, Krait, Tarihu, Alkura, Birang, Mulga). Commissioned by 2006.

1 Tenggiri
(Tenggiri). (Former Australian HMAS Ardent). Transferred by 2007.

+/- 2 ? Mine-Sweepers
2 Pulau Rengat
(Pulau Rengat, Pulau Rupat). 500 tons, 51+ meters (European MCM Tripartite design). Commissioned by 1988.

Up to 9 Kondor II (uncertain status ?)
(Pulau Rote, Pulau Raas, Pulau Romang, Pulau Rimau, Pulau Rondo, Pulau Rusa, Pulau Rangsang, Pulau Raibu, Pulau Rempang). 400+ tons, 56+ meters (ex East German Kondor II 1970's coastal MCM). Transferred by 1993, now no longer in service ?

Medium/Large Amphibious Ships
1 Dr Soeharso (ex Tanjung Dalpele LPD)
(Dr Soeharso). 11 000/13 000 tons, 109 meters. Commissioned since 2004.

4 Makassar (LPD)

(Makassar, Surabaya, Banjarmasin, Banda Aceh). 7300/11 300 tons, 122+ meters. Commissioned by 2007/2011.

6 Teluk Semangka (LST)
(Teluk Semangka, Teluk Penyu, Teluk Mandar, Teluk Sampit, Teluk Banten, Teluk Ende). 1800/3700 tons, 100 meters. Commissioned by 1981/1982.

12 Teluk Gilimanuk (LSM)
(Teluk Gilimanuk, Teluk Celukan Bawang, Teluk Cendrawasih, Teluk Berau, Teluk Peleng, Teluk Sibolga, Teluk Manado, Teluk Hading, Teluk Parigi, Teluk Lampung, Teluk Jakarta, Teluk Sangkulirang). 1700/1900 tons, 90 meters (ex East German 1970’s Type 108 Frosch I LSM). Transferred by 1992/1994.

2 Teluk Sirebon (LSM)
(Teluk Sirebon, Teluk Sabang). 1500 tons, 90 meters (ex East German 1970’s Type 109 Frosch II LSM). Transferred by 1992/1994.

1 LST-542 (LST)
(Teluk Bone). 1600/4000 tons, 99+ meters (ex US 1940’s LST). Transferred by early 1970’s. Now no longer in service.

Small Amphibious Crafts
4 LCU
(Dore, Kupang, Dili, Nusa Utara).

Up to 20 LCM (Mk6)
24+ tons, 17 meters, built by 1988.

Up to 24 LCVP (Mk7)
13 tons, 10+ meters, built by 1981/1982.

6 Sekoci (LCP)
28 meters.

6 Oceanographic and Research Ships
1 Baruna Jaya VIII
(Baruna Jaya VIII). 1300 tons, 66+ meters. Built by 1998.

4 Baruna Jaya I
(Baruna Jaya I-IV). 1100/1300 tons, 60 meters. Built by 1989/1995.

1 Jalanidhi
(Jalanidhi). 700/900+ tons, 54 meters. Built by 1964.

1 Auxiliary Ships
1 Multatuli (Command Ship)
(Multatuli). 3200/6700 tons, 111+ meters. Built by 1962.

Up to 5 ? Tankers/Oilers
1 Arun
(Arun). 4700/11 500 tons, 140+ meters (ex British 1960's Rover AO ship). Transferred by 1992.

1 Sungai Gerong
(Sungai Gerong). Small Oiler, transferred around 1996.

1 Sorong
(Sorong). 8700 tons, 112 meters. Commissioned by 1965.

2 Fleet Tugs
(Soputan, Leuser). Uncertain data ?

3 Harbor Tug
1 Lampo Batang
(Lampo Batang). 250 tons, 28 meters, built by 1961.

2 Tambora
(Tambora, Bromo). 250 tons, 24 meters, built by 1961.

INDONESIA MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND
2 Hungarian Tisza (cargo ship)
(Teluk Mentawi, Karamaja). 2000 tons, 74+ meters. Built by 1963/1964.

1 Nusu Telu (cargo ship)
(Nusu Telu). 1950's small cargo, now no longer ops.

1 Sambu (coastal tanker)
(Sambu). 2800 tons, 70+ meters. Built by 1965.

1 Balikpapan (coastal tanker)
(Balikpapan). 69+ meters (1960’s built). Purchased by 1978.

1 Teluk Amboina (LST)
(Teluk Amboina). 4000 tons, 99+ meters (derived from US 1940's LST design). Built by early 1960's.

3 Kupang (LCU)
(Kupang, Nusantara, Dili). 400 tons, 42+ meters (US LCU 1610 design). Built by 1978/1980.

1 Amurang (LCU)
(Dore). 180+ tons, 38 meters. Built by 1968.

1 Soputan (Salvage Tug)
(Soputan). 2100 tons, 66 meters. Built by 1996.

INDONESIAN ARMY (mainly logistics landing crafts)
3 ADRI XLI
(ADRI XLI-III). 480 tons, 32+ meters. Built by 1982.

5 ADRI XXXIII
(ADRI XXXIII-VII). 300 tons, 32 meters. Built by 1979/1981.

1 ADRI XXXII
(ADRI XXXII). 490 tons, 37 meters. Built by 1979.

1 ADRI XL
(ADRI XL). 520 tons, 44+ meters. Built by 1981.

2 ADRI XXXVIII
(ADRI XXXVIII-IX). 145 tons, 26+ meters. Built by 1981.

4 ADRI XVI
(ADRI XVI-XIX). 700 tons, 53+ meters. Built by 1963/1964.

1 ADRI III
(34 meters, built by 1954.

INDONESIAN SEA COMMUNICATION AGENCY (COAST GUARD ?)
4 Golok (MPV's)
(Golok, Panan, Pedang, Kapak). 200 tons, 37+ meters. Built by 1982.

5 Kujang (MPV's)
(Kujang, Parang, Celurit, Cundrik, Belati). 120 tons, 38+ meters. Built by 1981.

6 PAT 01 (IPV's)
(PAT 01/06). 12 tons, 12+ meters. Built by 1978/1979.

1 Hecla
(Dewa Kembar). 1900/2700 tons, 79+ meters (ex British 1960's Hydrographic Survey Ship). Transferred by 1986.

- Status of 2 Support Ships (Karimata, Wagio) unclear ???

- Status of some Transport ships (Tanjung Oisina, Tanjung Nusanive, Tanjung Fatagar, Karang Tekok) unclear ???

+ severals Commercial Passenger Vessels used (loaned ?) for Inter-Island used communication & so...

2 Sail Training Ships
1 Dewaruci
(Dewaruci). 800+ tons, 58 meters. Built by 1953.

1 Arung Samudera
(Arung Samudera). 280 tons, 39 meters, built by 1991.

INDONESIAN MARINE POLICE (+/- up to 60 crafts)
2 Bisma (PB's)
600 tons, 61 meters, built by early 2000's.

7 ? Jasa (Inspection/Navigation Crafts)
(Antares, Altair, Adhara, Arcturus, Aldebaran, Mokmer, Marapa). 500+ tons, built by 1999/2000.

Up to 9 DKN 908 (small PB's)
(DKN 908/916), buil by 1961/1964.

Up to 10 DKN 504 (small PB's)
Built by 1963/1964.

6 Carpenteria (small PB's)
(KAL-II 201/206), built by 1976/1977.

+/- 32 "Chase-Boats" (small PB's)
Built by 1982/1986.

Up to 14 "Bango" (small PB's ?)
Unreliable data ?

INDONESIAN MARINES (15 to 20 000 troops)
Light Tanks: 55 PT-76 (no longer in service ?)
Reco: 21 BRDM
Armored Transport vehicles: 24 AMX-10P; 10 AMX-10 PAC 90
Armored Transport Vehicles (wheeled): 100 BTR-50P
Artillery (towed): 22 LG1 Mk II (105mm); 28 M-38 M-1938 (122mm)
Rockets Launchers: 12 BM-14 (140mm)
Mortars: 81mm
AA Guns: around 150 included 40mm Bofor (L/60/70) and towed 57mm (S-60)

INDONESIAN NAVAL AVIATION +/- 1000
Aircrafts:
- Up to 4 Socata TB-9 Tampico GT (training)
- Up to 5 Socata TB-10 Tobago GT (training)
- Up to 3 Bonanza G-33 (light transport)
- 2 DHC-5D Buffalo (transport)
- up to 15/16 GAF N-22B Searchmaster (Maritime Patrol/Transport) and 6/10 GAF N-22 SL Searchmaster L (Maritime Patrol/Transport).
- 2 Casa 235 MPA (Maritime Patrol).
- 3 Casa 235M and 4 Casa 212-200 (Maritime Patrol/Transport).
- Various Transport planes: Up to 4 PA-34 Seneca; 4 Rockwell Commander 100 (no longer ops); 6 PA-38 Tomahawk.

Helicopters:
- 2 Bo-105 (utility), up to 4 others in reserve ?
- 3 EC-120 B Colibri (Utility), 6 others ordered
- 2 Mi-2 Hoplite (utility), up to 6 others in reserve ?
- 3 to 5 AS-332 Super Puma (ASW)
- Up to 9 HAS-1 Wasp (ASW, no longer ops)
- 4 to 8 Bell 412 Twin Huey (utility)

As usual, It may be that in my opinion, I forgot programs ? (or made few mistakes ?, especially for the auxiliary and smaller ships), then SAID IT ! Feel free to comment and give your opinion !