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Why does Indonesia need Apache gunships?
Posted By Ristian Atriandi Supriyanto on September 3, 2013 @ 14:00
… provides the Government of Indonesia with assets vital to protect and deter both external and other potential threats. Indonesia will use these Apache helicopters to defend its borders, conduct counterterrorism and counter-piracy operations, and control the free flow of shipping through the Strait of Malacca.
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[1] Image: http://www.aspistrategist.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/6668518895_0700a12958_z.jpg
[2] a decision: http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=120674
[3] decision: http://atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/NA28Ae01.html
[4] designed: http://www.army-technology.com/projects/apache/
[5] says: https://www.aspistrategist.org.aufile:///C:/Users/nataliesambhi/AppData/Local/Users/nataliesambhi/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Temporary%20Internet%20Files/Content.Outlook/B3840T15/0http:/www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx%3fid=120674
[6] notes: http://www.aspistrategist.org.au/indonesias-problematic-defence-procurement-priorities/
[7] said: http://us.nasional.news.viva.co.id/news/read/439361-indonesia-beli-8-helikopter-apache-as
[8] its 25 year plan: http://www.tni.mil.id/view-5052-25-tahun-kedepan-penerbad-akan-tambah-4-skuadron-helikopter.html
[9] Mi-35 gunships: http://en.rian.ru/russia/20080618/111056361.html
[10] procure: http://jakartagreater.com/2012/05/helikopter-as-550-fennec-untuk-penerbad/
[11] doctrine: http://www.tni.mil.id/files/tridek.pdf
[12] Since 2008: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/04/22/tni039s-first-war-drill-12-years.html
[13] joint tri-service exercises: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/04/15/tni-starts-joint-military-exercise.html
[14] Rp 150 trillion: http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/indonesian-military-plans-major-procurement-drive-348180/
[15] the law: http://www.kemendagri.go.id/media/documents/2012/11/22/u/u/uu_no.16-2012.pdf
[16] agreed: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-25/u-s-boosting-military-funds-for-southeast-asia-hagel-says.html
[17] Guardian: http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/the-dewline/2013/04/ah-64e-apache-guardian/
[18] said: http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/indonesia-%E2%80%93-ah-64d-apache-block-iii-longbow-attack-helicopters
[19] APG-78 Longbow Fire Control Radars: http://www.northropgrumman.com/Capabilities/LONGBOWFireControlRadar/Pages/default.aspx
[20] to attack landing craft or small warships: http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-army-fields-first-ah-64e-unit-but-more-improvements-to-come-380875/
[21] short-legged: http://www.defensie.nl/english/air_force/materiel/aircraft_and_helicopters/helicopters/apache_ah-64d_longbow_attack_helicopter
[22] Aceh: http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/regions/asia/south-east-asia/indonesia/189-indonesia-jihadi-surprise-in-aceh.aspx
[23] Sulawesi: http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/archive/terror-camp-found-in-poso/
[24] contentious: http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Southeast_Asia/SEA-03-270813.html
[25] possible: https://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/apache-block-iii-program-kicks-off-as-contract-signed-02480/
[26] bought: http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200610/14/eng20061014_311812.html
[27] The US Army: http://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/6668518895/