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CNBC Indonesia August 28, 2025
The Danger of Low-Cost Defence Systems: When Sovereignty Is at Stake
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DefenceSummary
In her latest article published by CNBC, our Policy Analyst, Khairunisa Andini, argued that in defence, low-cost ≠ low-risk. What seems cheaper often ends up costing more—through higher lifecycle costs, poor interoperability, and strategic vulnerabilities. Should Indonesia prioritise “cheap” platforms or “capable” systems?
