Indonesia Defence Forum

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U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit: Ambassador Kim Reflects on U.S.-Indonesia Relationship, Partnership​

 

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Jokowi will meet Biden and Harris in separate meeting. Discussion with Biden is more about G 20 issues where for VP Kemala Harris is more about green economy cooperation

 

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Megawati Soekarnoputri, PDI-P leader, met with South Korea new President in Seoul

 

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2 Indonesian marines during Seroja operation ( Indonesia Invasion of East Timor ).

 

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Biden Hosts Southeast Asian Leaders at the White House​

 

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ASEAN Leaders Attend US-ASEAN Business Council Meeting I LIVE​

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Maximum 2-3 FREMM for entire Jokowi last term (2020-2024) according to AH, and this is not yet passing Finance Minister. I dont think this acquisition will be financed by Finance Minister if we see the amount of PRM (down payment) released for 2021-2022, most probably we will only order 10-15 billion USD foreign loan back programs ( out of 20.7 billion USD acquisition program approved by Bappenas for 2020-2024 program ).

Since Navy has already got effective contracts for 2 frigates from Babcock ( built in Indonesia PT PAL), I see Finance Ministry will prioritize other acquisition programs, particularly those who has high local industry involvement and those who are really urgent ( like previous 6 Rafale planes order for filling previous F 5 squadron where the planes have all been grounded ).

Submarine next order is more priority than adding another frigates according to my opinion amid tight budget for defense ministry where I see will likely be kept below 1 % of GDP as usual for the rest of Jokowi final term. Another priority is to build infrastructures in Nusantara city in Kalimantan island for Armed Force new bases (Army, Navy, Air Force), as well as adding more personnel and necessary equipment for the new soldiers ( 30.000 experience soldiers will move to Kalimantan island where the new soldiers will replace their position in current military bases )

https://twitter.com/x/status/1525022785659015168

 

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Green book is acquisition program that is backed by Finance Minister. It is because our finance minister is clever and has long term vision so she refuse to back several major acquisition program. Sri Mulyani look like prefer Indonesia to rely on KF21/IFX program, while Rafale is only intended to fill previous F 5 squadron ( 12 planes) . I have to say AlhamduliLLAH for this if true.

For F 15 EX, even our planning minister doesnt approve the program according to AH ( not included in blue book). While Rafale next acquisition program is only for another 6-8 planes as it is seen in blue book/ approved by planning Minister but not backed by Finance Minister according to recent tweet from AH for this year.

Submarine IMO will wait additional manufacturing facility to be completed before madam Sri Mulyani Indrawati approves any major submarine acquisition program.

Jokowi promised defense spending at 1.5 % of GDP if our economy growth can reach 7% which is not the case in current reality.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1525199701083144193

 

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ASEAN-US Summit 2022

 

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Jokowi and some Indonesian ministers will go to Abu Dhabi, UAE, after ASEAN-US Summit in Washington DC

 

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Jokowi give condolences to UAE leader

Jokowi arrives in Indonesia

 

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After the submarine production facility is completed, then Finance Minister will likely approve the acquisition program since Finance Minister, I believe, wants to make sure the submarines are built in the country.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1526286612929187840

 

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Reviewing PAL Production Facilities, Fincantieri Explores Potential for Strategic Cooperation​

(Surabaya, 17 May 2022) PT PAL Indonesia received a visit from the Fincantieri team, one of the largest shipbuilding companies in Europe. Mr. Satriyo Bintoro as SEVP of Management Transformation of PT PAL Indonesia and accompanied by related Managers, directly welcomed the first visit of the group led by Mr. Francesco Maione at PT PAL Indonesia's Corporate Information Center (PIP) Building.

" As we know that Fincantieri is the largest ship company in Europe, and it is possible that there will be potential cooperation with PT PAL Indonesia in the future ," said Mr. Satriyo Bintoro in his speech.

The event continued by reviewing the production facilities area of PT PAL Indonesia, namely the Warship Division and the Commercial Ship Division. During the field review process, Mr. Francesco expressed his appreciation for the production facilities and production flow system of PAL which is recognized as capable of producing world-class defense equipment products. The agenda for Fincantieri's visit to PT PAL Indonesia is planned to last for four days. Some of the agendas include reviewing aspects of design engineering , supply chain , and quality assurance of PT PAL Indonesia. Through this visit, Mr. Francesco stated that there is potential for long-term cooperation between Fincantieri and PT PAL Indonesia.


“ We are very pleased to be here and first of all we would like to thank you for your great hospitality. Thank you for giving us the opportunity of this visit in order to continue to work together and to go on our mutual acknowledge ” said Aurora Buzzo as Fincantieri Proposal and Negotiation Manager met on the occasion.

PAL with various experiences of strategic cooperation at the global level in the development of naval defense equipment, such as Damen Shipyard-Netherlands in the construction of the Missile Destroyer Ship (PKR) KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata-331 and KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332, as well as with Babcock International-England especially in the field of ship design and most recently the Naval Group. This is one of the manifestations in updating the marine defense equipment system, which is expected to be able to increase Indonesia's maritime resilience and sovereignty.


“ Strategic cooperation in the maritime defense sector is a form of strong international political diplomacy and to become a global company. PT PAL Indonesia as a ship company that is trusted by the government in completing national strategic projects and is one of the government's supports in realizing the independence of the national defense system," concluded Mr. Satriyo Bintoro.

ok...run fremm programme lol