The Indonesian Army

[Sandhi Yudha]

Ka-32 already in Indonesia for some time, the video above just an example. Private contractors also already use them in Papua, whether for civil projects or being use to support TNI Infrastructur projects. Thus not going to be surprising that considerable portion of the 200 Helicopters that Prabowo talk for multi functions need will be Ka-52 and Mi-17.

They are quite easy to access and got parts availabilities quite abundance in the market. Also from what I heard they can be procured with alternatives currencies instead USD and Euro. Something that matter during present market situation.

There're talks on getting Russia Aero assets for sometime, even against CAATSA. The enthusiasts communities in here talk about Su-30/35 or even Su-57. However I sense it will be more on Ka-32, Mi-17 or perhaps Mi-26. It is more affordable, and can be paid by Chinese Yuan. Something also why Chinese EV threaten Japanese cars in Indo market. They can be acquired using Chinese Yuan.

Yes, if i'm not wrong, BNPB leased/rented a Ka-32A11BC from Pegasus Air Services in the past.
But i was just surprised to see a Ka-32 with TNI-AD markings in the video.
Also some old generation Mi-8 in Penerbad colours appear on the internet.

https://www.facebook.com/61556341982997/posts/122321003738211399

Just put photo of the armored gun vehicle above should be already replace by armoured vehicle gun below. The order of 50 that being done on SBY time, now so far only 18 being procure. Is the concept of 6x6 gun vehicle is consider obsolete ?

Maybe it is, who knows? Or maybe the program is cancelled only because it was "a program created during SBY period", like so many other defence programs.

But this makes me a little bit sad:
https://lelang.go.id/kpknl/67053fce...Ov_5x5-muOUYehiQiw_aem_ny8maVmbjD0pkYbA8gmO7g

Those Pindad Anoas are all still new, less than 15-20 years. I mean, the AMX-VCI, AMX-13, BTR-40/-50, PT-76 are more than 50-60 years old, and still they are in use.