According to information published by Antara on November 10, 2023, the Indonesian defense industry has partnered with German navigation technology provider Anschütz to modernize 41 naval vessels, including submarines.
Under this partnership, Anschütz will transfer technology related to the maintenance and training of navigation systems. The agreement, signed on November 9, includes training programs for Indonesian technicians developed by Anschütz. Additionally, Indonesian Navy personnel are expected to participate in the training and maintenance activities.
Anschütz’s technology, such as gyro inertial systems, warship electronic chart display and information systems (WECDIS), and integrated bridge and navigation systems (IBNS), is already in use in the Indonesian naval fleet.
The modernization project for the 41 Indonesian Navy ships is led by PT PAL Indonesia (Persero), as designated by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense.
The project involves various ship classes and includes updates such as ship conversion, the installation of surface-to-surface missiles, integration of weapon systems into the Combat Management System, and performance enhancements through re-powering systems. The project also includes updating the navigation and communication systems of Fast Missile Crafts (Kapal Cepat Rudal or KCR) and Guided Missile Destroyers (Perusak Kawal Rudal or PKR).