The Scorpene submarine meets the requirements of the Indonesian Navy
According to local media, the head of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) agrees with the Indonesian Ministry of Defense regarding the acquisition of two Scorpene submarines from Naval Group.
Admiral Yudho Margono, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), told local media KOMPAS that the Scorpene submarines offered by French shipbuilder Naval Group met the requirements to operate in Indonesian waters, and therefore the Indonesian Navy accepted the Indonesian Ministry of Defense’s plan to acquire the submarines.
The Admiral also indicated that the Indonesian Navy initially wanted to procure submarines with a gross tonnage of more than 1,300 gross tons (GT). Meanwhile, the Indonesian Navy and the Ministry of Defense have determined that the Scorpene meets the required standards.
The statements were made shortly after a high-level visit of the NOC of the Republic of Korea Navy which was supporting a second batch submarine contract from South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME). Contacted by Naval Newsa Naval Group spokesman said he had no comment on the media reports.
Indonesian shipbuilder PT PAL issued a Request for Information (RFI) in early February “to offer to provide one or more Ship Lift – Design & Build Scheme solutions”. The documentation contained for the purpose of this ship lift will be to support PT PAL’s future submarine production activities.
Two weeks later, Naval Group and PT Pal sign a memorandum of understanding seeking to leverage the capabilities of both partners to meet the growing needs of the Indonesian Navy. The signing was accompanied by a visit by the CEO of Naval Group to the local shipyard PT PAL Indonesia.
The memorandum of understanding covers the purchase of two Scorpene-class submarines as well as support, weapons and training.
About the Scorpene-type submarine
Scorpène® is a conventional submarine designed by Naval Group for the export market. It demonstrates both Naval Group’s ability to provide the best submarines in their category and to carry out technology transfers. Today 14 Scorpène® submarines are in operational service or under construction, for the Chilean Navy (2 units), the Malaysian Navy (2 units), the Indian Navy (6 units) and the Brazilian Navy (4 units).
The Scorpène® design is adapted to the specificities of each navy. Thus, the Brazilian Scorpène® will be a little longer to carry a larger crew, almost double the range of patrols, and be able to cover greater distances.
Scorpene® is perfectly suited to action and operational efficiency. Robust and enduring, it is an ocean-going submarine also designed for operations in shallow waters. Versatile, it fulfills all missions such as anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare, special operations, offensive mining and intelligence. Incorporating the improvements of the French Barracuda-class fast attack submarine, Scorpène® has state-of-the-art capabilities.