http://www.janes.com/article/52429/indonesia-to-re-establish-dedicated-asw-aviation-squadron
he Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, TNI-AL) is reviving an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aviation squadron that was last operational in the 1970s, the service's chief of staff, Admiral Ade Supandi, has said.
The formation, known as Skuadron Udara 100, will provide operational support for the TNI-AL's incoming batch of AS565 Panthers on order from Airbus Helicopters. The service is anticipating the delivery of 11 AS565s that will be fitted with the Helicopter Long-Range Active Sonar (HELRAS) dipping sonar and torpedo-launching system.
he Indonesian Navy (Tentara Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan Laut, TNI-AL) is reviving an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aviation squadron that was last operational in the 1970s, the service's chief of staff, Admiral Ade Supandi, has said.
The formation, known as Skuadron Udara 100, will provide operational support for the TNI-AL's incoming batch of AS565 Panthers on order from Airbus Helicopters. The service is anticipating the delivery of 11 AS565s that will be fitted with the Helicopter Long-Range Active Sonar (HELRAS) dipping sonar and torpedo-launching system.
