PT Len showcases combat management system as "brain" of locally-built warship
Bandung — PT Len Industri has showcased its Combat Management System (CMS) Mandhala Mk2, an intelligent system that functions as the “brain” controlling the battle management systems of Indonesian Navy warships, at the Defence Ministry.
The demonstration of this core technology was attended by the Head of the Defence Logistics Agency at the Defence Ministry, Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari, in Jakarta, as part of efforts to modernise military hardware based on indigenous innovation.
“The development of CMS, NDDU (Navigation Data Distribution Unit), and TDL (Tactical Data Link) technology represents Len’s commitment to supporting military hardware modernisation whilst strengthening the independence of Indonesia’s defence industry,” said Len Chief Executive Officer Joga Dharma Setiawan in a statement in Bandung on Wednesday.
The CMS Mandhala Mk2 integrates all instruments from sensors, radar, communication systems, navigation, and weaponry into a single unified platform. The system enables tactical decision-making to be conducted in real time during combat operations.
“Such forums are crucial because they provide space for the national defence industry to demonstrate the technological progress it has achieved. We also appreciate industries, including Len, that have created opportunities for Indonesian engineers to work and innovate,” said Yusuf.
Beyond the ship’s control system, Len also introduced the Tactical Data Link (TDL) LINK ID. This technology serves as a bridge for tactical data communication between military platforms, ranging from warships and aircraft to combat vehicles, supporting safer and more effective joint inter-service operations.
Regarding positional accuracy, the defence company deployed the Navigation Data Distribution Unit (NDDU) CENTRINAV. This system ensures that all equipment aboard ship, including weaponry and surveillance radar, operate synchronously with high accuracy in navigational data.
Joga added that all these products are designed with a high local component content (TKDN) and guaranteed domestic after-sales service.
“We continue to develop technology capable of integrating sensors, communications, navigation, and weaponry systems into a single unified system, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of military operations,” Joga stated.