South Korea Unveils a New Medium-Range SAM

23 Desember 2011

Cheongung medium range SAM, can reach target at 40km range (photo : Defense Update)

South Korea unveils a new medium-range surface-to-air missile the Cheongung M-SAM

In December 2011, South Korea unveils its new new medium-range surface-to-air missile. The Cheongung missile will be deployed from 2013. In the second phase from next year until 2018, the ADD plans to turn the Cheongung into a ballistic interceptor missile, which would lay the groundwork for a Korean version of the Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC)-3.

Staff of the Agency for South Korean Defense Development demonstrate the Cheongung surface-to-air missile at the Daejeon headquarters of the Army.

South Korea Korea is the fifth country after Russia, France, Taiwan and Japan to have developed such a weapon. The U.S. is currently developing a high-tech medium-range surface-to-air missile in cooperation with Italy and Germany, under the name of MEADS (Medium Extended Air Defense Missile Systems).

The new SAM called ‘Cheongung’ (Iron Hawk) can intercept targets at altitude up to 15 km and at a range of about 40 km. LIG Nex1 plans to begin production in 2012 and according to the original schedule, begin replacing the first MIM-23 Hawk batteries beginning 2013.

Following the induction of the new Cheongung Seoul plans to offer the missile for export. Seoul estimates the market potential of such missiles at over US$2.3 billion. Apparently, the Russian Company that developed the system, Almaz Antey, thought the same as they kept the program alive after transferring the prototypes to Korea. The Russian version known as Vityaz could be ready to replace first generation S-300PS (5V55R) missiles, covering a similar intercept envelope, by the end of their service in 2015.

The South Korean Agency for Defense Development began development of the Cheongung in 2006, but started research in 2001 based on Russia's S-400 missile system. In cooperation with Russia, a Korean engineering team replaced a massive Russian radar system with a small device, which can be installed on a truck. The team also began research on a missile propulsion system based on the small Russian-made 9M96 missile. The radar is installed at the head of the missile to let it trace its own target.

(Army Recognition)

S-125 Missiles to Protect the Vietnam's Airspace

07 November 2011

S-125 Pechora missile launchers system has a range of up to 35km and destroying the target at an altitude of 18,000 m (all photos : Dat Viet)

Missile Regiment 213, Division 363 are always in combat readiness posture to firmly defend the airspace of Vietnam.


As one of the main unit of the Air Defense - Air Force, in recent years Regiment 213, Division 363 are successfully completing the training missions, combat readiness, firmly defend the airspace and sovereignty of the sea and the sacred island of the country.


The readiness of the missile launcher system is supported by an excellent training system and the dedication of the soldiers to the country.

(BaoDatViet)

Korphaskas akan Mendapatkan Meriam Oerlikon 35mm Dilengkapi Chiron

17 Oktober 2011

Meriam anti serangan udara 35mm (photo : Militaryphotos)

Komandan korpaskhas : prajurit jangan terlena dengan prestasi

ANTARAJAWABARAT. - Komandan Korpaskhas TNI Angkatan Udara, Marsma TNI Amarullah meminta seluruh pasukan Korpaskhas tidak terlena dengan sejumlah prestasi gemilang yang telah kesatuan baret jingga tersebut karena tantangan kedepan akan semakin berat.

Komandan Korpaskhas mengatakan itu saat memimpin upacara HUT Korpaskhas ke-64 di Lapangan Markas Komando Korpaskhas Kecamatan Margahayu, Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat, Senin. "Terus tingkatkan kemampuan diri dengan berlatih keras dan disiplin. Keberhasilan Korpaskhas dalam penugasan menunjukkan betapa pentingnya sebuah profesionalisme bagi seorang prajurit. Salah satu esensi dari peringatan HUT ini adalah tekad melakukan yang terbaik bagi masyarakat bangsa dan negara," ujarnya.

Penerjunan 13 prajurit TNI AU dalam mengusir penjajah di Sambi Kotawaringin, Kalimantan Tengah pada tahun 1947 merupakan merupakan tonggak sejak yang perlu terus dikobarkan dalam menjaga Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia (NKRI).

Dalam setiap menjalankan tugasnya prajurit Korpaskhas harus selalu mengamalkan prinsip bekerja tanpa memperhitungkan untung dan rugi.

"Korpaskhas sebagian bagian dari TNI AU telah banyak memberikan sumbangsihnya bagi bangsa dan negara. Terlebih pada saat penjajahan Belanda. Korpaskhas telah ikut menyatukan sejumlah wilayah ke dalam NKRI," ujarnya.

Satuan yang dulu dikenal dengan Korp Pasukan Gerak Tjepat (Kopasgat) telah ikut aktif dalam pengabdian bangsa dan negara termasuk membantu masyarakat yang menjadi korban bencana alam. Terakhir Korpaskhas berhasil menemukan bangkai pesawat NC 212 di kawasan Bahoro, Sumatra Utara.

LIG Nex1 Chiron rudal pertahanan udara (photo : KDN)

Adapun pengembangan alutsista (alat utama sistem persenjataan) yang dilakukan Korpaskhas adalah melengkapi diri dengan persenjataan QW-3 yang terus dimantapkan melalui latihan-latihan pengoperasiannya.

Tak hanya itu, untuk kedepannya pun akan mendatangkan penangkis udara kanon Oerlikon Kaliber 35 mm yang dilengkapi dengan radar dan rudal jarak pendek Chiron. Diharapkan pada akhir 2012 alutsista tersebut terus bertambah.

Pada upacara peringatan HUT Korpaskhas itupun digelar pertunjukkan senam balok yang bermakna uji ketahanan, ketangkasan dan kekuatan prajurit Korpaskhas dan atraksi "pasukan terjun payung" sebanyak 64 prajurit dengan membawa berbagai atribut kesatuannya.

(Antara)

Israel's Iron Dome Gains Anti-Aircraft Role

29 September 2011

The Iron Dome (photos : xairforces, csmonitor, noah eshel)

The "Iron Dome" system deployed to protect the Israeli population from short-range rockets is also efficient against aircraft up to an altitude of 32,800ft (10,000m).

A Rafael source said that during the deployment of the first three systems the Israeli air force has learned about the extra capability.


"It will serve as another layer in our anti-aircraft deployment that consists of upgraded Hawk and Patriot missiles," the source said.

In the past few months, Iron Dome batteries have intercepted more than 90% of the BM-21 Grad and Kassam rockets launched from Gaza into Israel.

A mobile defence system aimed at intercepting short-range rockets and artillery shells, Iron Dome avoids causing collateral damage by detonating a target warhead away from the defended area. Its interceptor has an effective range up to 70km (38nm), according to Rafael.

Foreign sources have indicated that Singapore has already purchased the Iron Dome system, with other countries also likely to show interest.

(FlightGlobal)