Indonesia Mesti Miliki Pasukan Laut Tangguh

JAKARTA-(IDB) : Indonesia yang memiliki wilayah laut luas sudah seharusnya memiliki pasukan tangguh untuk mengamankan wilayah perairannya. Selain itu, perlu pengamanan untuk kapal-kapal yang melakukan perjalanan ke wilayah berbahaya. 

"Masih dibahas dengan instansi terkait, apakah bergabung dengan komunitas internasional atau ada tim pengawal yang terlibat di dalam kapal,"kata Kepala Dinas Penerangan Angkatan Laut (Kadispenal) Laksamana Pertama TNI Tri Prasodjo di Jakarta, Rabu (1/6).

Pengamanan ini, kata Kadispenal, butuh perhatian serius karena menyangkut berbagai kepentingan masyarakat dan negara. Dia menambahkan, keamanan laut tidak hanya menyangkut penegakan hukum di laut. "Tujuan lebih luas adalah tercapainya situasi dan kondisi laut yang bebas dari ancaman kekerasan, navigasi, sumberdaya laut, dan ancaman pelanggaran hukum,"katanya.

Dia juga mengatakan, untuk penanganan dini pengamanan wilayah laut Indonesia perlu penguatan sistem radar. "Hibah IMSS dari amerika sudah dibangun di beberapa titik,"tambahnya.

Tri mengatakan, Integrated Multi Sensor System (IMSS) yang merupakan hibah AS sudah terpasang sebanyak 18 buah. Selain radar, kata Tri, pengamanan dilakukan dengan melakukan patroli secara rutin. "Perairan penting seperti Selat Malaka kami lakukan patroli bersama dengan Malaysia dan Singapura,"katanya.

Selain radar, kata Tri, pengamanan dilakukan dengan melakukan patroli secara rutin. "Perairan penting seperti Selat Malaka kami lakukan patroli bersama dengan Malaysia dan Singapura,"katanya.

Sumber: Jurnas

RMAF to Receive Delivery of New Assets from Early 2012

BUTTERWORTH-(IDB) :  The Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is expected to receive delivery of new military assets from early next year onwards which will enhance its role in protecting the country.

RMAF chief Jen Tan Sri Rodzali Daud said the acquisitions would include EC725 helicopters suitable for conducting search and rescue missions, scheduled for delivery in 2013.

The country''s air defence capability would further be enhanced with the delivery of new weapons and radar systems between 2012 and 2014, he said, adding that RMAF would acquire its first Airbus A400M air-lifters in 2015.

He said this in his speech in conjunction with RMAF''s 53rd anniversary celebration at the RMAF base here today.

"In this regard, there''s a need for air force personnel to enhance their knowledge and skills to enable us to use and maintain the new assets without depending on outside help," he said.

Rodzali said RMAF would keep tab on regional security issues, such as overlapping territorial claims, in efforts to ensure the security of the country.

"We''ll also deal with encroachment into Malaysia''s maritime boundaries and airspace," he said.

A military parade themed "The People: Engaging The Talent" was also held in conjunction with the anniversary celebration.

Rodzali said this was in line with RMAF''s bid to attract more young people to join the force.

Sumber: Bernama