Indonesian Navy successfully completes torpedo firing exercise from submarines.

During a firing exercise held on October 22 in waters near Sapudi, the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) successfully launched and accurately hit targets with two torpedoes fired from the submarines KRI Cakra-401 and KRI Alugoro-405.
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KRI Cakra Cakra-class attack submarine during the exercise (Picture source: Indonesian Navy)

Various assets participated in this naval warfare exercise, including the KRI Cakra-401, KRI Alugoro-405, KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata-331, KRI Soputan-923, KRI Sultan Hasanuddin-366, KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda-367, Panther AKS helicopters, and Scan Eagle drones.

Admiral TNI Muhammad Ali, the Chief of Staff of the Navy, attended the event from the Combat Information Center (CIC) of the KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata-331, praising the success of the submarine warfare training and the test-firing of the two torpedoes. The KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata-331 was simulated as the surface target during the exercise.

The two submarines involved in the exercise, KRI Cakra-401 and KRI Alugoro-405, have distinct technical characteristics and specific roles within the Indonesian Navy. The KRI Cakra-401 is a Cakra-class submarine based on the German Type 209 model. It is primarily used for reconnaissance and patrol missions. Equipped with heavy SUT torpedoes, this submarine is designed for deep-water operations and can remain submerged for an extended period due to its diesel-electric propulsion system.

On the other hand, the KRI Alugoro-405 is a Nagapasa-class submarine, which is an upgraded version of the Type 209. It has more advanced capabilities in anti-submarine and surface warfare. Equipped with various weapons systems, including anti-ship missiles and next-generation torpedoes, it is more suited for multi-role combat operations. Its sonar technology is also more advanced, enabling it to detect threats with greater accuracy. Both submarines are key elements of the Indonesian Navy's strategy to ensure maritime security and strengthen its capabilities in submarine and anti-submarine warfare.

This exercise serves as one of the key initiatives under the Naval Chief of Staff's priority programs to strengthen the Indonesian Navy, focusing on the Integrated Fleet Weapon Systems (SSAT). The exercise aimed to validate and modernize the force's equipment, enhancing combat readiness.