Indonesia Takes Delivery of First SIGMA 10514 Guided-Missile Frigate

Indonesia’s first SIGMA 10514 guided-missile frigate, KRI RE Martadinata, during sea trials in Java Sea. Damen photo.

Surabaya, 27 Rabiul Akhir 1438/26 January 2017 (MINA) – The Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Laut: TNI-AL) has taken delivery of its first SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigate.

According to janes.com, the vessel, which will be the future KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata with pennant number 331, was handed over by state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL on 23 January at the company’s premises in Surabaya.

The 105 m frigate, which is the first of two ships jointly constructed by Damen and PT PAL, completed its sea trials in September 2016.

The frigate features a standard displacement of approximately 2,400 tonnes and can accommodate a crew of 120. It can attain a top speed of 28 kt, a maximum range of 5,000 n miles at 14 kt, and a standard range of 4,000 n miles at 18 kt.

The platform has been equipped with core mission systems supplied by Thales Nederland, including the TACTICOS combat management system, SMART-S Mk 2 surveillance radar, and STIR 1.2 EO Mk 2 radar/electro-optical tracking system.

KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata is expected to join the TNI-AL’s Eastern Fleet once it is inducted into service. (T/R05/R01)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)