THE INDONESIAN NAVY DURING THE CONFRONTATION 1962 - 1966
MAJOR UNITS Destroyers - 7
Four USSR 'Skory' class destroyers purchased from Poland in 1959, a fifth in 1962 and two more in 1964.
Built in the early to mid 50s, 5.1" gun, 33 knots.
Frigates - 12
Four built in Italy in 1958 - 2 `Surapati' class - 4" guns, 22 knots, 2 `Pattimura`' class - 3" guns, 18 knots.
Two `Riga' class transferred from the USSR in 1962, 2 more in 1963 and 4 in 1964 - 3.9" guns, 28 knots.
Corvettes - 17
Fourteen ex-USSR `Kronstadt' type corvettes acquired in 1958. Built between 1951 and 1954, 3.9" gun, 24 knots.
That same year they acquired the first of four elderly ex-US PC corvettes built in 1942/43, one of which was removed from service in 1961. These had a 3" gun and a maximum speed of 20 knots.
Submarines - 6
Between 1959 and 1962 Indonesia acquired a total of 14 ex-USSR `W' class medium size, long-range submarines. One was overhauled in Surabaya in 1960, no doubt with Soviet technical assistance. On receiving the final four in 1962 it was reported that only six would be operational, with six kept in reserve and two used for spare parts. This policy of spare part cannibalization was to be applied ruthlessly to the whole of the Indonesian fleet in future years. The `W' class was armed with guns, heaviest 2.4 inch, and torpedoes, 4 tubes forward and 2 aft. Maximum speed 17 knots on the surface, 15 submerged.
Amphibious Vessels - 15
6 LSTs and 9 LCTs, a mixture of ex-US, Japanese, Yugoslav and USSR ships acquired between 1958 and 1961.
LIGHT FORCES
Missile Boats - 12
Ex-USSR `Komar' Class. Six were transferred to Indonesia between 1961 and 1963, four in September 1964 and the final two in 1965. Armed with 2 launchers for SSN2A (Styx) missiles, speed 40 knots.
Gun Boats -18
Ex-USSR `BK' Class transferred in 1961/62. Armed with 85mm gun, speed 20 knots.
Torpedo Boats - 21
7 German-built (1959/60) `Jaguar' type. 40mm gun and four 21" torpedo tubes, 42 knots. Ex-USSR `P6' type. 8 delivered in 1961, 6 in 1962. 25 mm AA guns, two 21" torpedo tubes, 25 knots.
MISCELLANEOUS FORCES
6 Submarine Chasers - ex-Yugoslavian `Kraljevica' type. Purchased in 1958. 3" gun, 12 knots.
25 Patrol Boats - ex-British/Dutch HDML type built between 1943 and 46. 37 mm gun, 11 knots.
10 motor launches - ex-US and ex-Dutch.
20 minesweepers - 6 fleet, 14 coastal.
4 survey vessels
4 depot ships
9 oilers
10 auxiliaries

Annex B.
SHIPS OF THE ROYAL NAVY FAR EAST FLEET 1962 - 1966.
The following are some of the units that formed part of the Royal Navy Far East Fleet at some time during 1962 to 1966:
ROYAL NAVY
Strike Carriers
Ark Royal, Centaur, Eagle, Hermes, Victorious
Commando Carriers
Albion, Bulwark
Cruisers
Belfast, Blake, Lion, Tiger
Escort Maintenance Ship
Hartland Point
Destroyers
Agincourt, Aisne, Barossa, Caesar, Cambrian, Caprice, Carysfort, Cassandra, Cavalier, Cavendish, Decoy, Delight, Devonshire, Diana, Duchess, Hampshire, Kent, London
Frigates
Ajax, Berwick, Blackpool, Brighton, Chichester, Cleopatra, Dido, Eastbourne, Euryalus, Falmouth, Galatea, Leander, Leopard, Lincoln, Llandaff, Loch Alvie, Loch Fada, Lock Killisport, Loch Lomond, Londonderry, Lowestoft, Plymouth, Rapid, Relentless, Rhyl, Rocket, Salisbury, Troubridge, Verulam, Whitby
Minesweeper Support
Mull of Kintyre, Manxman, Woodbridge Haven
Minesweepers - Coastal
Bossington, Chawton, Dartington, Dufton, Fiskerton, Hickleton, Houghton, Hubberston, Invermoriston, Kemerton, Kildarton, Lanton, Lullington, Maryton, Penston, Picton, Puncheston, Santon, Sheraton, Thankerton, Wilkieston, Woolaston
Minesweepers - Inshore
Glentham, Hovingham, Davenham, Felmersham
Despatch Boat
Alert
Submarine Depot Ship
Forth
Submarines
Alliance, Ambush, Amphion, Anchorite, Andrew, Oberon, Tapir
Survey Ships
Cook, Dampier
Royal Fleet Auxiliaries
Brown Ranger, Eddycreek, Eddyrock, Fort Beauharnois, Fort Charlotte, Fort Dunvegan, Fort Duquesne, Fort Langley, Fort Rosalie, Fort Sandusky, Oakol, Reliant, Resurgent, Retainer, Tideflow, Tidepool, Tidereach, Tidespring, Tidesurge, Wave Knight, Wave Sovereign
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
Curlew, Gull, Hawk, Ibis, Snipe, Teal
ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY
Hickleton, Santon
Annex C

THE INDONESIAN NAVY 1999
MAJOR UNITS
Frigates - 17
6 Ahmadiani class, ex Dutch Van Speijk class (British Leander design). Transferred between 1986 to 1990.
Armed with Harpoon and Seacat missile systems, 3" gun and torpedoes.
3 Khristina Tiyahahu, ex British Tribal class (Zulu', Gurkha and Tartar). Transferred in 1985 and 86.
Armed with Matra Simbad missile system, 4.5" gun and mortars.
3 Fatahillah class. Ordered in 1975 and built in Holland in 1979/80.
Armed with Exocet, 4.7" gun, torpedoes and A/S mortars. Officially rated as corvettes.
1 Ki Hajar Demantara class. Ordered in 1978 and built in Yugoslavia in 1981 (hull and engines).
Completed with Dutch and Indonesian armament and electronics in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Armed with Exocet and 5.7mm gun.
4 Samadikun class, ex US Claud Jones class. Transferred in 1973 and 74, refitted in Subic Bay 1979 to 82.
Were to be replaced by the Van Speijk class but remained in service, although much time spent in maintenance.
Corvettes - 16
16 Kapitan Patimura class, ex GDR. Transferred in 1993.
In 1999 some doubt remained about the operational state of these vessels due to a problem in training crews quick enough to keep them all in service. Despite engine problems the class was widely reported as being very active.
Submarines - 2
2 Cakra class SSK, ex German type 206. Built in 1981, transferred to Indonesia in 1997.
Amphibious Vessels - 25
A variety of LST and LSM ex US, South Korean, Japanese, including 12 new craft from West Germany in 1993.
LIGHT FORCES
Patrol Craft - 24
8 Sibaru class ex Australian Large Patrol Craft, built in 1967 and 68, transferred between 1973 and 85.
4 Dagger fast attack craft transferred from South Korea in 1979/80.
4 Suma large patrol craft commissioned between 1988 and 1993.
4 Kapak class large patrol craft built in West Germany and completed in Surabaya between 1988 and 95.
4 `57' class large patrol craft building in Surabaya.
MISCELLANEOUS FORCES
9 mine warfare Vessels
10 miscellaneous Vessels
12 auxiliaries