JAKARTA -- Indonesia will finally be getting its second Skyshield short-range air-defense system according to an announcement by Rheinmetall on November 8. The announcement came at the Indo Defense 2018 exhibition underway in Jakarta. The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) already operates a long system acquired in 2009.
The ground-based Skyshield system was developed by Rheinmetall based on work undertaken by its Swiss subsidiary, Oerlikon. The modular, lightweight system includes a tracking and surveillance radar unit, a remoted command post, and utilizes two 35mm revolver cannons to engage low-level threats from drones, helicopters and ground-attack aircraft. It used by the TNI-AU's ground Special Forces corps (the Korps Pasukan Khas, or PASKHAS) for protecting airstrips and critical infrastructure.
Delivery of the second Skyshield system is slated for late 2019. The order falls under a contract originally signed by Indonesia in mid-2017, but which only became effective recently due to funding pressures.
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