Indonesian Navy Pilots to Practice More Realistic Anti-Submarine Warfare
Indonesian Navy pilots were introduced to a technology to practice anti-submarine warfare by the United States Navy (US Navy) in Surabaya, Thursday (6/26).
The technology is called EMATT (Expendable Mobile Anti-submarine Warfare Training Target) a training system designed to simulate submarine targets in anti-submarine warfare exercises.
According to the Commander of Air Wing 2, Navy Colonel (P) Adam Firmansyah, said EMATT technology can help Indonesian Navy pilots train more realistically and effectively in detecting and attacking submarines.
"With EMATT's ability to simulate submarine targets, Air Wing 2 pilots can improve their ability to carry out anti-submarine operations," said Adam, quoted from the statement of the Puspenerbal Information Office, Saturday (6/28).
Through EMATT technology, Indonesian Navy pilots can also train their ability to detect, identify, and attack submarine targets more accurately.
"Thus, in the Carat 2025 joint exercise, it is expected to improve the capabilities of Air Wing 2 pilots in anti-submarine operations and improve maritime safety," he explained.
Meanwhile, TNI AL pilots will practice anti-submarine operations capabilities in the Carat 2025 joint exercise through knowledge exchange with the United States Navy in SMEE (Subject Matter Expert Exchange).
"This activity aims to improve the capabilities and knowledge of TNI AL pilots in the field of aviation and maritime air operations tactics. It is hoped that (through) SMEE, TNI AL pilots will be more prepared and effective in facing future challenges," he said.
In the Carat 2025 joint exercise, the TNI AL involved three KRI, namely KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332; KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368; KRI Sampari-628. Meanwhile, the United States Navy brought one of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54).
In addition to deploying a number of warships, the Indonesian Navy also involved helicopters and drones. Meanwhile, the United States Navy also brought the P-8 Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft.
A total of 940 soldiers from the Indonesian Navy and the United States Navy were involved in this annual bilateral exercise. The details of each soldier are 700 soldiers from the Indonesian Navy which include the Frogman Command (Kopaska); Marine Corps, Naval Aviation Center (Puspenerbal); Indonesian Navy Base (Lanal) in the ranks of the Indonesian Navy Main Base (Lantamal) V; medical personnel from RSPAL dr. Ramelan.
Meanwhile, the United States Navy is recorded as bringing 200 of its soldiers, including from the United States Marine Corps (USMC).
