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At least Ifan is trying to build institutional capacity. Instead of asking for TNI/Polri escort for the inspector, they want to train up the inspector to be able to act independently.
Really ambitious sure, but better than the usual begging for TNI assistance.
Is that Checzh factory going to actually happen? I feel its been a pipedream for years.
The law give green light for many thing, especially Investment on defense industry can be done by private owned corporation including foreign firms through their intermediate Rep. in Indonesia. Much better compared to waiting for BUMN get mature enough in which needs decades or half century as when we compared their progress today is comparable to what Turkey and South Korean had during late 70's (South Korea already Made Pohang class Corvettes at the time and license producing AIFV, M109, starting to design K1 MBT and many more and starting to nurture spares and electronic manufacturing, Turkey is comparable). Meanwhile we do need more technology and engineering booster, foreign firms Investment is a must to let our people get exposure to more advance technology and the facilities will be here in Indonesia.
On another thing, competition Will spurr progress. Just example, Turkey had many firms working on land system, the likes of Otokar, BMC , FNSS Turkey had BAE SYSTEM Investment on them and so on. That way Turkey land system is very robust and competitive enough with many advantage. We really need something to challenge PINDAD dominan (in which their technical expertise still stuck on 70's or 80's level of technology) and this can be achieved through notable Investment on defense industry by private owned corporation and foreign firms.
Well all is will be decided on how much Government willing to give more budget for defense procurement. They need order afterall to sustain their business. When the pie become larger, more player Will join the game