SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
To bolster its naval capabilities, Indonesia has sought collaboration with India to develop aircraft carrier technologies. This request comes as Indonesia plans to construct its first indigenous aircraft carrier, aiming to enhance its maritime power projection in the region.
India’s journey in aircraft carrier construction has been marked by the successful commissioning of INS Vikrant (IAC-I), its first indigenously built aircraft carrier, which boasts an impressive indigenous content of 76%. This milestone not only showcases India’s capability in large-scale naval shipbuilding but also in integrating complex systems like propulsion, combat management, and aircraft operations into a carrier platform.
While Indonesia’s exact interests in this collaboration remain somewhat ambiguous, there are several potential areas where India could assist in the overall design philosophy, hull form, and structural engineering of aircraft carriers. This could include sharing experiences on how to balance cost, capability, and construction time.
Alternatively, Indonesia could be interested in specific subsystems like gas turbine engines and potentially future electric propulsion systems could be beneficial. Expertise in deck management, aircraft handling systems, and safety protocols. The integration of advanced radars, communication, and control systems developed indigenously by India. Beyond hardware, India could offer training programs for Indonesian naval personnel on carrier operations, maintenance, and crew management.
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