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Indonesia must have adequate defense capabilities: Minister
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Prabowo Subianto at a hearing meeting with the House of Representatives' Commission I at the Parliament Comple in Jakarta on Monday (11/11/2019). ANTARA FOTO/Aditya Pradana Putra/ama/ak

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto affirmed that Indonesia should possess sufficient defense capabilities based on its huge territory and profuse natural resources.

"We want adequate defense capabilities. I always say that Indonesia has a vast territory and abundant natural resources," Subianto stated at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Monday.

The statement was delivered before attending the hearing meeting with the House of Representatives' Commission I at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta.

He affirmed that Indonesia has always pursued peaceful conditions and in no way wanted to disturb other parties.

However, Indonesia must possess a strong national defense to protect itself.

The defense ministry is gathering data on various problems afflicting the defense and security sector.

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"Yes, there are several shortcomings. Life is always full of deficiencies. Hence, now the problem is how we can find solutions to these deficiencies," the minister stated.

Furthermore, there is a pressing need to improve the welfare of Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel.

The nation's economy should be in a good condition in a bid to improve the welfare of TNI soldiers, Subianto remarked.

"TNI soldiers are part of the people, so we must pursue the welfare of soldiers and Indonesians," he added.

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Looks ugly but as long it can do the job, if I remember how ugly anoa prototype back then I am confident this R-HAN MLRS will become better and better, I wonder will it be using chassis and engine from commercial truck, it should have strong chassis and good off road mobility, maybe we can develop it further as platform for SPH, maybe we should stop ordering more Caesar and get TOT somewhere for the artillery system (maybe SK, SG, FR Etc *155mm) and we buy 100+ or so unit(we need large number because we need to spread it across the archipelago) , it will be worth the TOT, MLRS and SPH bisa buat sendiri cuy, sukur kalau munisi sekalian.
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Minister Prabowo upbeat about Indonesia having strong defense industry
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Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto ANTARA FOTO/Aditya Pradana Putra/ama

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has expressed optimism that Indonesia would have a strong national defense industry in future.

The national defense industry is currently able to produce propellants used in bullet and rocket propulsion, he stated at a hearing with the House of Representatives’ (DPR’s) Commission I in Jakarta on Monday.

"I thank God that we have been able to produce propellants, raw material used to produce bullets and rockets, domestically. I am optimistic that in the years to come, we would have a strong defense industry," he noted.

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Prabowo pointed out that state firms engaged in the defense industry, including weapons manufacturer PT Pindad, shipbuilder PT PAL, and aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia, were able to export their products.

He stated that the Defense Ministry is seeking to create strong and professional state defense and security, and that the National Defense Forces (TNI) will be reckoned at a regional level.

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"In December 2019, we will complete software products and revise and update the state defense and security strategy and doctrine and unveil them to the relevant institutes and the president responsible for state defense and security," he remarked.

He planned to hold a meeting of leaders in the defense field from all stakeholders to discuss the state defense and security doctrine.

Vice Defense Minister Wahyu Trenggono was also present at the meeting led by Chief of DPR Commission I Meutya Hafid.
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21 TA 50 golden eagle, if it came Indonesian Air Force can made adjustment to put at least three worth light squadron (of 12 each per squadron) to atleast two more Air Force bases (likely in El Tari and one in Papua)


Quite uncivilized, Efendi simbolon, even from his gesture. On how he is trying to interrupt Meutya Hafidz, he is just speaking without manner. PDI P acts more like opposition here

Prabowo penganut paham realism politic, doski kutip soal Vegetius Civis pa cem sama Thucydides the strong can do what they can, dia juga nganut paham pertahanan itu investasi untuk stabilitas ekonomi dan politik untuk menjadi pendukung kemakmuran. Dia juga pengen membangun militer Indonesia jadi kekuatan regional
 
Want to ask:
Apakah perjuangan rakyat semesta identik dengan program bela negara?
 

Not sure who those politicians were trying to attack for, Prabowo or the Commision 1 leader Meutia Hafid. Both have big targets painted on their backs.

Want to ask:
Apakah perjuangan rakyat semesta identik dengan program bela negara?

Perjuangan Rakyat Semesta is a posture/policy. Bela negara is a program that reinforces the posture.

Think of the difference between "Making fishermen prosperous" as policy, and "sinking IUU fishing boats" as program.
 

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