Batam – Bakamla RI conducted a functional test of the 30 MM SMASH weapon which was directly supervised by the Head of the Bakamla RI Facilities and Infrastructure Bureau (Sarpras) Laksma Bakamla Rudi Parulian Simorangkir on Petong Island, Batam, Sunday, (24/12).
“This weapon will function for the personal security of Indonesian Bakamla members in guarding Indonesian seas when carrying out patrols,” said Laksma Rudi Parulian.
Before carrying out weapon function tests, Indonesian Bakamla personnel were first provided with training by experts and Dansatgas Kolonel Davit Hastiadi to use weapons originating from Aselsan-Turkey.
There were four ships involved with this weapon. The four ships are KN Bintang Laut-401, KN Ular Laut-405, KN Singa Laut-402, and KN Belut Laut-406. The trials were carried out by Aselsan Experts, 4 KN Bakamla RI cannon crews, and Dislaikmatal Mabesal Surveyors. The four ships carried out target firing function tests at a distance of 400 meters to 1,500 meters.
Activities took place safely and smoothly. Also present at the trial were the Head of Planning and Ortala (Karoren) Bakamla RI Laksma Bakamla I Gusti Aswan Chandra, Director of Marine Operations (Opsla) Bakamla RI Laksma Bakamla Basri Mustari, along with staff. Bembo
