The
Hoyerswerda-class ships, and two support ships of the Project 109 (Frosch II) class, were officially transferred to
Indonesian Navy, a on 25 August 1993. Refitted in German yards prior to transfer, where all armament was removed, to be replaced later by Indonesia after delivery. The
Hoyerswerda-class ships were a valuable addition to the Indonesian Navy's landing forces in view of the block obsolescence of their, then current,
LST Mark 3 landing ships, obtained from the United States. The LST Mark 3s were designed in 1943, and built before 1946. They were powered by steam engines. After transfer to Indonesia, the two logistic support ships of the Project 109 (Frosch II) class were fitted with 37 mm guns, and with rocket launchers mounted forward of the bridge. They were commissioned 25 April 1995. The
Teluk Gilimanuk-class ships were bought on 3 September 1992 based on President Instruction No. 3/1992 that was issued by late President
Soeharto. The procurement also included 16 and 9
Kondor-class vessels worth a total cost of $482 million. ==Operational history==