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The Guardian
15-04-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Australia PM voices concern after report Russia requested access to Indonesia air force base
Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has said officials are seeking further information after a report emerged that Russia is seeking to base military aircraft in Indonesia's remote Papua region, on Australia's northern doorstep. Albanese said on Tuesday: 'We obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region, very clearly. 'We have a position, which is we stand with Ukraine, we regard Vladimir Putin as an authoritarian leader who has broken international law, that is attacking the sovereignty of the nation of Ukraine.' Earlier his deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, downplayed the report that Moscow had filed an official request with Jakarta for permission for Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) aircraft, including several long-range aircraft, to be based at a facility in Biak, according to a report by defence and security news website Janes. The airbase in Biak is home to the Indonesian Air Force's Aviation Squadron 27, which operates a fleet of CN235 surveillance aircraft. Biak, in Indonesia's easternmost region of Papua, is about 1,400km from Darwin. The report said the Indonesian defence minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin received the request following his meeting in February with Sergei Shoigu, Russia's secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation and a longtime Putin ally. Responding to the development Marles was quick to warn that Jakarta is yet to acknowledge or respond to the request. 'I'd note at this point, Indonesia has not responded to this request. We will keep engaging with Indonesia in a way which befits a very close friend and a very close friendship between our two countries,' he said. 'We have been very focused on developing our bilateral relationship with Indonesia, including our bilateral defence relationship with Indonesia.' At a seperate press conference foreign minister Penny Wong said she was 'aware of the reports', and the government was in the process of finding out more information. 'We, as a government, have reached out to confirm those reports and to understand whether or not those reports are accurate and what the status of those requests from Russia are,' she said. Senior Indonesian military officials and the Russian embassy in Jakarta did not immediately respond to comment on the reported proposal, but analysts say it is unlikely the unusual request would be granted given how geopolitically risky it would be. 'Even if Russia is proposing to use an Indonesian airbase, I doubt that the government will allow it. There will be a very significant blowback,' said Yohanes Sulaiman, a defence analyst and lecturer at General Achmad Yani university. 'The Indonesian military is very averse to having other countries build military bases in Indonesia.' Indonesia has long practised what it called a 'bebas and aktif', or an 'independent and active' foreign policy, which emphasises its commitment to non-alignment. In recent years Indonesia has held military exercises with the US, Australia and China. In November 2024, Indonesia and Russia held their first ever bilateral naval exercise off Java, a move that was deemed controversial amid widespread criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Indonesia and Russia pledged to strengthen their defence ties at the meeting in February. The meeting came after Indonesia, South-east Asia's largest economy, was admitted as a full member to the Brics bloc of developing economies, of which Russia is one of the founding members.
Zawya
21-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
AMMROC signs strategic MoUs with PTDI and Infoglobal at IDEX 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE – AMMROC, the region's leading provider of military maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions, has signed two strategic MoUs with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Infoglobal Teknologi Semesta. These agreements mark a significant step in strengthening defense aviation capabilities, reinforcing AMMROC's role as a key partner in military fleet sustainment and avionics modernization. The signing ceremony, held at IDEX 2025, was attended by Jasem Al Marzooqi, CEO of AMMROC, Gita Amperiawan, CEO of PTDI, and Johanes Adi Sasongko, CEO of Infoglabal, along with senior executives from all three organizations. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to advancing MRO, avionics, and fleet readiness solutions for military aircraft across the region. Strengthening Fixed-Wing Fleet Maintenance with PTDI AMMROC's MoU with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) establishes a framework for cooperation in aircraft maintenance, life extension programs, and structural modifications. The partnership will focus on the CN235 platform, supporting comprehensive MRO solutions, periodic inspections, and aircraft maintenance programs that enhance operational efficiency and extend service life. Both organizations will also collaborate on aircraft repainting, modifications, and maintenance engineering, further reinforcing AMMROC's capabilities in fixed-wing sustainment. Enhancing Avionics Capabilities with Infoglobal The MoU with Infoglobal Teknologi Semesta sets the foundation for collaboration in avionics repair, modernization, and system integration. The agreement will support avionics solutions across fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms, enhancing aircraft mission readiness through upgrades, system replacements, and integration of advanced avionics technologies. The partnership also includes joint initiatives to expand regional and global market reach. HE Husin Bagis, Ambassador of the Republic Indonesia to the UAE, support the Indonesia Pavilion in IDEX/NAVDEX 2027 to be more strategic close to EDGE Pavilion and Abu Dhabi Aviation with minimum space of 200sqm as Indonesia commitment together with the UAE to be an independent and competitive industry in the region and global. Jasem Al Marzooqi, CEO of AMMROC, commented: "These strategic MoUs with PTDI and Infoglobal represent an important step in AMMROC's mission to strengthen military aviation sustainment in the UAE and the region. By leveraging our technical expertise and advanced MRO facilities, we are expanding our capabilities in fleet maintenance and avionics modernization. These partnerships reinforce our commitment to operational excellence, delivering solutions that enhance readiness, efficiency, and long-term sustainability for our defense partners." Commitment to Excellence By signing these MoUs at IDEX 2025, AMMROC continues to expand its strategic partnerships with leading global aerospace and defense companies, reinforcing its position as a center of excellence for aviation maintenance and sustainment. These collaborations will enhance military aviation capabilities while supporting the long-term growth and self-sufficiency of the UAE's defense industry. About AMMROC Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Al Ain at the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE, AMMROC is a premier provider of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for military and commercial aviation. As the region's only authorized Lockheed Martin C-130 Service Center and a Sikorsky-authorized UH-60 Black Hawk Blades MRO, AMMROC delivers unmatched capabilities, including comprehensive Black Hawk airframe and component services. With one of the largest MRO hangar capacities in the region, including a state-of-the-art widebody paint hangar, AMMROC sets the standard for innovative, world-class aviation maintenance solutions.
