In a video posted on social media last week, PT Lundin Industry Invest has revealed what appears to be the first prototype of the X-18 Tank Boat, also known as “Antasena.” The video, which was posted on March 28, was made during an official visit from the Indonesian Ministry of Defense to the PT Lundin Industry Invest shipyard in Banyuwangi, East Java, on March 25. Sources informed GBP Aerospace & Defence that the boat, which was first shown as a full size mock-up during Indo Defence Expo in 2016, is poised to be launched by the end of April. There is a notable difference between the mock-up and the prototype build, however. While the mock-up was shown with a John Cockerill’s (previously CMI Defence) 3105 turret armed with a 105 mm high velocity cannon, a John Cockerill 3030 remote controlled turret armed with 30 mm autocannon is now in its place. The 18,7 meters long, 7,5 meters wide boat is also armed with two 12,7 mm heavy machine guns, as well as the option to carry a RBS-70 anti aircraft missile launcher on its rear deck. Inside its double hull, it also has the capability to carry 60 personnel or 20 fully armed soldiers. Built almost entirely with carbon fiber lined with fire retardant material, the 40-ton boat is also protected with armor in critical places. During Indo Defence 2016, it was indicated that the armor plating will be able to withstand 7,62 mm to 12,7 mm caliber projectiles or rated with STANAG 4569 level 3 standard. Powered by two 1200 HP diesel engines driving two water jets, the boat can reach a maximum speed of 40 knots. Its fuel capacity is enough for it to reach 600 nautical miles range at 9 knots cruising speed. As a joint project between PT Lundin Industry Invest and several Indonesian state-owned enterprises in which PT Pindad (Persero) acts as the lead integrator, the X-18 Tank Boat Antasena is projected to be used by the Indonesian army (TNI-AD) to support their “ralasuntai” operational units. “Ralasuntai” is the TNI-AD abbreviation for the swamp, sea, river and beach; the boat is likely to be deployed to patrol and to secure the interior rivers to the coastal areas. PT Lundin Industry Invest with its trade name as “North Sea Boats” is an Indonesia-based shipyard with offices in Singapore and Sweden. It has produced numerous boats for military and coast guard purposes that have been exported to several countries.
Italian airline ITA Airways is now a member of the Lufthansa Group and will be the Group's fifth network airline.…
Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) are predicted to increase by 25.6% between 2025 and 2030,according to data recently revealed by IBA,…
Indonesian state-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, operating under the brand InJourney Airports, reported a notable rise in passenger…
The Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines has confirmed plans to acquire 12 additional FA-50 Block 20 Fighting…
Airbus Helicopters has delivered two H225M helicopters to the French Armament General Directorate (DGA), marking the first of eight helicopters…
Curtiss-Wright has unveiled the PacStar 452 server, designed to enhance data storage capabilities in tactical edge applications. This new server…
CAE has inaugurated its first Air Traffic Services (ATS) Training Centre, on its campus in Montreal, Canada. As the largest…
Muirhead, a Scotland-based supplier of aviation leather, has announced its expansion into the global seat cover sector, aiming to simplify…
Lockheed Martin has delivered 10 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) in 2024. This…
Scoot, the budget carrier of Singapore Airlines, has unveiled the launch of direct flight services to Vienna in Austria and…
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has signed its first contract under the $8.7 billion U.S. aid package approved by…
Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) has granted certification to ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, allowing it…
From 9 to 11 January 2025, Vietjet's senior leadership visited the United States to meet with strategic partners during the…
SITA has announced a partnership with Palo Alto Networks to strengthen cybersecurity measures for critical airport operations. The collaboration introduces…
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) formally received the KD Kasturi (F-25) on 14 January 2025 following a comprehensive Maintenance, Repair,…
Leonardo has categorically stated that it has not sold, directly or indirectly through third parties, OTO Melara 76/62 guns to…
BIRD Aerosystems has received an order from an African Ministry of Defence to deliver its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS).…
The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) and the Ministry of National Defence (MDN) have formalised the purchase of five A-29 Super…
Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Spain's state-owned shipbuilder Navantia, has conducted a significant test for the AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar system, developed…
RECARO Aircraft Seating (China) Co., Ltd. has been named the 2023-2024 Best Seat Supplier by Japan Airlines (JAL). The recognition…
Fincantieri has finalised the acquisition of Leonardo S.p.A.'s Underwater Armaments & Systems (UAS) division by purchasing the entire share capital…
Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), part of EDGE Group that specialises in the design, construction, and maintenance of naval vessels,…
OAG, a data platform for the global travel industry, has announced its 2024 rankings of the busiest airports worldwide. Tokyo…
Maris-Tech Ltd., a company specialising in video and AI-based edge computing technology, has launched Uranus Ultra, a new 360° 3D…
Motorola Solutions will highlight its advancements in safety and security technologies at Intersec 2025, addressing the diverse needs of enterprises…
Lockheed Martin has appointed OJ Sanchez as vice president and general manager of Skunk Works, and Mike Shoemaker as vice…
L3Harris Technologies has won a U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command contract to design concepts for Phase 0 of the…
TE Connectivity's MULTIGIG HD connector has been selected by the VITA Standards Organization (VSO) as the Next-Generation VPX plug-in module…
Schiebel, a member of the SEACURE consortium led by Thales, has been awarded a grant under the European Defence Fund’s…
EirTrade Aviation, a global aviation asset trading and material management company based in Dublin, has announced the promotion of Lee…
Headquartered in Singapore with reporters spread across all major regions, GBP Aerospace & Defence is a leading media house that publishes three publications that serve the aerospace and defence sector - Asian Defence Technology, Asian Airlines & Aerospace and Daily News. Known industry-wide for quality journalism, GBP Aerospace & Defence is present at more international tradeshows and exhibitions than any other competing publication in the region.
For over three decades, our award-winning team of reporters has been producing top-notch content to help readers stay abreast of the latest developements in the field of commercial aviation, MRO, defence, and Space.
Copyright 2024. GBP. All Rights Reserved.
Home Defence & Security Space Commercial Aviation Maintence Repair & Overhaul Daily News Events About Us
2025 GBP all rights reserved.