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        "id": 1928801,
        "msgid": "indonesia-pushes-local-expertise-in-c-130-modernization-1787133025",
        "date": "2026-08-19 16:05:27",
        "title": "Indonesia pushes local expertise in C-130 modernization",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Defense",
        "summary": "Indonesia has marked a significant milestone in its domestic defense industry with the handover of an upgraded C-130H Hercules aircraft, the first to undergo major modifications outside Lockheed Martin facilities. The overhaul, carried out by PT Garuda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia in collaboration with PT Dirgantara Indonesia, is expected to extend the aircraft's service life by 15 to 20 years. Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjafrie highlighted the project as a breakthrough supporting President Prabowo Subianto's vision of strengthening national defense through local engineering capabilities.",
        "content": "<p>The meeting at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang,\nBanten, coincided with the handover of upgraded C-130H A-1319 from PT\nGaruda Maintenance Facility Aero Asia Tbk to the Defense Ministry.<\/p>\n<p>The handover marks a breakthrough for Indonesia\u2019s domestic defense\nindustry, as local companies expand their role in maintaining strategic\nmilitary equipment.<\/p>\n<p>A-1319 is the first Hercules to undergo major modifications outside\nLockheed Martin facilities, including center wing box replacement,\navionics upgrades and structural integrity work.<\/p>\n<p>The overhaul is expected to extend the aircraft\u2019s operational service\nlife by 15 to 20 years, according to the Defense Ministry.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing officials from the ministry, Air Force, GMF and PT\nDirgantara Indonesia, Sjafrie urged local companies to expand\nmaintenance capabilities toward greater self-reliance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a breakthrough collaboration between Garuda and PT DI,\nenabling us to stand on our own two feet in modernizing the C-130\nfleet,\u201d Sjafrie said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia receives upgraded C-130H Hercules after GMF\noverhaul<\/p>\n<p>He said the effort supports President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s vision of\nstrengthening national defense by maximizing the capabilities of\nIndonesian engineers and technical crews.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is our vision moving forward: enhancing our defense forces by\nleveraging the capabilities of our own Indonesian crews,\u201d the minister\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees included Air Force Chief of Staff Air Marshal Mohamad Tonny\nHarjono, GMF President Director Andi Fahrurrozi and Garuda Indonesia\nPresident Commissioner Fadjar Prasetyo.<\/p>\n<p>The delivered C-130H is the second Hercules modernized by GMF,\nfollowing a center wing box overhaul of the A-1315 aircraft.<\/p>\n<p>Defense officials said the C-130 program could help domestic\ncompanies eventually expand maintenance capabilities to other major\nweapons systems used by the Indonesian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n<p>GMF President Director Andi Fahrurrozi called the project a milestone\nfor Indonesia\u2019s defense industry, demonstrating that domestic\nmaintenance, repair and overhaul facilities can support strategic\nmilitary needs.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia Air Force deploys 6 aircraft for NTT\nearthquake relief<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Walda Marison, Yashinta Difa<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-pushes-local-expertise-in-c-130-modernization-1787133025",
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