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Answering Modern Threats and Anticipating Tomorrow’s Conflict: The Future of Indonesia’s Surface Fleet?

Answering Modern Threats and Anticipating Tomorrow’s Conflict: The Future of Indonesia’s Surface Fleet?

Indonesia on the Global Stage: Navigating Renewed Challenges

Indonesia on the Global Stage: Navigating Renewed Challenges

Indonesia-Turkiye Defence Industry Cooperation: Forging a New Frontier?

Indonesia-Turkiye Defence Industry Cooperation: Forging a New Frontier?
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Answering Modern Threats and Anticipating Tomorrow’s Conflict: The Future of Indonesia’s Surface Fleet?
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S.

Anastasia Febiola S.
Answering Modern Threats and Anticipating Tomorrow’s Conflict: The Future of Indonesia’s Surface Fleet?
Summary
In our most recent webinar, our Research Coordinator and Manager, Anastasia Febiola S., discussed the increasing role of drones, UAVs, and cyberattacks in modern warfare, stressing the importance of adapting to technological advances for survival in the defence sector.
Speaker
Brig. Gen. Mohamad Nafis

Brig. Gen. Mohamad Nafis
Answering Modern Threats and Anticipating Tomorrow’s Conflict: The Future of Indonesia’s Surface Fleet?
Summary
In our latest webinar, BG Mohamad Nafis emphasised the importance of developing Indonesia’s surface fleet to strengthen the maritime axis, highlighting the Navy’s role in addressing threats like USVs and cyberattacks with advanced systems and secure communication.
Speaker
FADM Arif Badrudin

FADM Arif Badrudin
Answering Modern Threats and Anticipating Tomorrow’s Conflict: The Future of Indonesia’s Surface Fleet?
Summary
In our most recent webinar, FADM Arif Badrudin highlighted the need for different types of ships in Indonesia’s waters, focusing on vessel size for various missions and the importance of stealth, network capabilities, and cybersecurity in modern surface combatants.
Speaker
Prof. Agoes Santoso

Prof. Agoes Santoso
Answering Modern Threats and Anticipating Tomorrow’s Conflict: The Future of Indonesia’s Surface Fleet?
Summary
In our latest webinar, Agoes Santoso noted that while Indonesia’s domestic ship production has sufficient quantity, quality improvements are needed to meet Ministry of Defence standards and ensure self-reliance for the surface fleet and the “Indonesia Emas” vision.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Answering Modern Threats and Anticipating Tomorrow’s Conflict: The Future of Indonesia’s Surface Fleet?
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Alman Helvas Ali shared the need for Indonesian frigates to enhance air defence, counter asymmetric threats like UAV swarms, adopt network-centric warfare, and strengthen cybersecurity measures.

Indonesia on the Global Stage: Navigating Renewed Challenges
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S.

Anastasia Febiola S.
Indonesia on the Global Stage: Navigating Renewed Challenges
Summary
In our most recent webinar, our Research Coordinator and Manager, Anastasia Febiola S., highlighted how Indonesia’s free and active foreign policy under President Prabowo Subianto faces growing challenges, requiring a balance between pragmatism, human rights, international law, and national interests.
Speaker
Indra Rosandry

Indra Rosandry
Indonesia on the Global Stage: Navigating Renewed Challenges
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Indra Rosandry shared insights on Indonesia’s efforts to join the OECD, President Prabowo Subianto’s successful overseas visits, and the importance of peaceful dialogue to ease tensions in Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula.
Speaker
Rizal Darma Putra

Rizal Darma Putra
Indonesia on the Global Stage: Navigating Renewed Challenges
Summary
In our latest webinar, Rizal Darma Putra discussed key Indo-Pacific flashpoints and the potential impact of US foreign policy under President-elect Donald Trump, which could lead to sanctions and tariffs affecting Indonesia.
Speaker
Radityo Dharmaputra

Radityo Dharmaputra
Indonesia on the Global Stage: Navigating Renewed Challenges
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Radityo Dharmaputra explored the potential impact of reduced support from the US and Japan on foreign direct investment, and the country’s need to maintain consistent principles on global issues.
Speaker
Iqbal Bagus Alfiansyah

Iqbal Bagus Alfiansyah
Indonesia on the Global Stage: Navigating Renewed Challenges
Summary
In our latest webinar, Iqbal Bagus Alfiansyah highlighted Indonesia’s shift to a more active foreign policy under President Prabowo Subianto, emphasising that the country’s stance on international law will significantly impact its global credibility and future economic relations.

Indonesia-Turkiye Defence Industry Cooperation: Forging a New Frontier?
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S.

Anastasia Febiola S.
Indonesia-Turkiye Defence Industry Cooperation: Forging a New Frontier?
Summary
In our most recent webinar, our Research Coordinator and Manager, Anastasia Febiola S., highlighted Indonesia’s growing defence ties with Turkey, while stressing the need to evaluate Turkey’s defence sectors.
Speaker
Col. (Army) S. Iskandar

Col. (Army) S. Iskandar
Indonesia-Turkiye Defence Industry Cooperation: Forging a New Frontier?
Summary
In our latest webinar, Col. (Army) S. Iskandar discussed Indonesia’s growing defence collaborations with several countries, while highlighting the potential of Turkey’s advanced defence technology for future partnerships.
Speaker
Dr. Ir. Jupriyanto

Dr. Ir. Jupriyanto
Indonesia-Turkiye Defence Industry Cooperation: Forging a New Frontier?
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Jupriyanto emphasised Turkey’s approach of developing a domestic ecosystem while forming international partnerships to enhance defence capabilities.
Speaker
Akbar Abdi Kusumah

Akbar Abdi Kusumah
Indonesia-Turkiye Defence Industry Cooperation: Forging a New Frontier?
Summary
In our latest webinar, Akbar Abdi Kusumah outlined PT Pindad’s vision to expand beyond land systems into a total defence solutions, highlighting several partnerships with Turkey’s defence industry.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Indonesia-Turkiye Defence Industry Cooperation: Forging a New Frontier?
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Alman Helvas Ali highlighted Indonesia’s defence diversification challenges, Turkey’s growing defence industry, and the import of unproven missiles from Turkey.

Charting the Course: Surface Vessels Acquisition for Robust Maritime Defence
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S.

Anastasia Febiola S.
Charting the Course: Surface Vessels Acquisition for Robust Maritime Defence
Summary
In our most recent webinar, our Research Coordinator and Manager, Anastasia Febiola S., emphasised the need for Indonesia to modernise its aging surface warships fleet while also taking interoperability and collaborative combat capabilities into account.
Speaker
First Admiral Arif Badrudin

First Admiral Arif Badrudin
Charting the Course: Surface Vessels Acquisition for Robust Maritime Defence
Summary
In our latest webinar, First Admiral Arif Badrudin discussed the necessity to address the lack of network-centric capabilities in the existing surface vessel fleet, while also stressing the importance of enhancing response capabilities and the quality of human resources.
Speaker
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate
Charting the Course: Surface Vessels Acquisition for Robust Maritime Defence
Summary
In our latest discussion, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate explained that new vessels must be constructed to meet key performance standards, ensuring longevity and minimising technical issues that could hinder operations over an extended period of time.
Speaker
Curie Maharani Savitri

Curie Maharani Savitri
Charting the Course: Surface Vessels Acquisition for Robust Maritime Defence
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Curie Maharani Savitri, highlighted TNI AL’s fleet expansion with Western-built vessels that enhance interoperability while emphasising the importance of avoiding ‘goldplating’—acquiring assets that may look appealing but don’t meet operational needs.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Charting the Course: Surface Vessels Acquisition for Robust Maritime Defence
Summary
In our latest discussion, Alman Helvas Ali, noted the urgent need for new frigates by 2025-2029, with several international shipyards having shown interest in partnerships with local shipyards—details of which will emerge once funding is confirmed.

Interim Solutions: Balancing Operational Readiness and Budgetary Challenges
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S.

Anastasia Febiola S.
Interim Solutions: Balancing Operational Readiness and Budgetary Challenges
Summary
In our most recent webinar, our Research Coordinator and Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S, highlighted the importance of carefully assessing operational and financial challenges when procuring interim defence equipment.
Speaker
Rizal Darma Putra

Rizal Darma Putra
Interim Solutions: Balancing Operational Readiness and Budgetary Challenges
Summary
In our latest webinar, Rizal Darma Putra emphasised the urgency of meeting TNI’s operational requirements while maintaining military standards, considering Indonesia’s financial capacity, and ensuring the availability of interim equipment.
Speaker
Col. Agung Karyanto

Col. Agung Karyanto
Interim Solutions: Balancing Operational Readiness and Budgetary Challenges
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Agung Karyanto suggested that retrofitting and maintaining existing assets could be a practical solution to optimise TNI’s operational readiness while waiting for new defence equipment.
Speaker
Novan Iman Santosa

Novan Iman Santosa
Interim Solutions: Balancing Operational Readiness and Budgetary Challenges
Summary
In our latest webinar, Novan Iman Santosa addressed concerns about the availability of interim defence equipment and how geopolitical factors are impacting Indonesia’s ability to procure essential assets.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Interim Solutions: Balancing Operational Readiness and Budgetary Challenges
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Alman Helvas Ali explained that the government must consider budget constraints while prioritising the overhaul of DSME 209/1400 submarines and opting for new equipment instead of second-hand options.
Speaker
Q&A Session

Q&A Session
Interim Solutions: Balancing Operational Readiness and Budgetary Challenges
Summary
In our latest webinar, Rizal Darma Putra, Agung Karyanto, Novan Iman Santosa, and Alman Helvas Ali discussed the importance of balancing refurbishment and interim procurement strategies for Indonesia’s defence capabilities, emphasising the need for clear prioritisation and ongoing commitment to ensure that it will not hinder ongoing projects like the KF-21 programme.

Bridging the Gap: The Urgency for Interim Submarines for Indonesia
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S

Anastasia Febiola S
Bridging the Gap: The Urgency for Interim Submarines for Indonesia
Summary
In our most recent webinar, our Research Coordinator and Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S, highlighted the complex issues surrounding the procurement of interim equipment, including cost-effectiveness, operational challenges, and the impact on overall procurement planning.
Speaker
RADM Bambang Irwanto

RADM Bambang Irwanto
Bridging the Gap: The Urgency for Interim Submarines for Indonesia
Summary
In our latest webinar, RADM Bambang Irwanto discussed threat-based and capability-based planning, while also stressing the importance of scope, doctrine, and interoperability in developing a modern and adaptable defence posture.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Bridging the Gap: The Urgency for Interim Submarines for Indonesia
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Alman Helvas Ali explained that upgrading and overhauling the existing DSME 209/1400 submarines is the most cost-effective approach, compared to the potential challenges of acquiring second-hand submarines.
Speaker
Ade Marboen

Ade Marboen
Bridging the Gap: The Urgency for Interim Submarines for Indonesia
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Ade Marboen highlighted the challenge of bridging the technological gap between 1980s submarine systems and advanced 2020s technology, suggesting that the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) might be better off acquiring an existing submarine before investing in a new, customised model.
Speaker
Reine Prihandoko

Reine Prihandoko
Bridging the Gap: The Urgency for Interim Submarines for Indonesia
Summary
In our latest webinar, Reine Prihandoko addressed concerns about focusing on acquiring interim submarines due to budget constraints and risks associated with second-hand equipment.

Unlocking Potential: The Private Sector in Indonesian Defence
Opening Remarks
Andi Raihanah Ashar

Andi Raihanah Ashar
Unlocking Potential: The Private Sector in Indonesian Defence
Summary
In our latest webinar, our Lead Analyst for Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Andi Raihanah Ashar highlighted the evolving security dynamics where the private sector plays a crucial role in defence supply chains by providing parts and materials to state-owned manufacturers.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Unlocking Potential: The Private Sector in Indonesian Defence
Summary
In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali highlighted the challenges of BUMN favouritism in Indonesia’s defence sector. Despite this, private firms are increasingly getting involved in major projects, showing promising signs of positive development.
Speaker
Rizal Darma Putra

Rizal Darma Putra
Unlocking Potential: The Private Sector in Indonesian Defence
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Rizal Darma Putra highlighted the need for clear regulations to integrate private security firms into the government’s framework and the importance to build a strong military force, relying on domestic capabilities or partnerships with foreign defence sectors.
Speaker
Ade Marboen

Ade Marboen
Unlocking Potential: The Private Sector in Indonesian Defence
Summary
In our latest webinar, Ade Marboen explained that Indonesia should pursue an integrative collaboration between private defence industries and state-owned enterprises (BUMN) which are crucial for the industry’s growth.
Speaker
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate
Unlocking Potential: The Private Sector in Indonesian Defence
Summary
In our latest discussion, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate emphasised the crucial need to involve private defence firms in smaller projects to build a competitive and independent domestic defence industry in Indonesia.
Speaker
Rangga Jantan Wargadalam

Rangga Jantan Wargadalam
Unlocking Potential: The Private Sector in Indonesian Defence
Summary
In our most recent webinar, Rangga Wargadalam underscored the importance of a stable domestic industry and strategic defence procurement to achieve the 2045 Golden Indonesia vision.

Revolutionising Military Affairs: Revisiting Indonesia’s Defence Doctrine
Opening Remarks
Andi Raihanah Ashar

Andi Raihanah Ashar
Revolutionising Military Affairs: Revisiting Indonesia’s Defence Doctrine
Summary
In our most recent webinar, our Lead Analyst for Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Andi Raihanah Ashar, pointed out the urgency for Indonesia to continue modernising its armed forces, including in the doctrinal aspect that incorporates the principles of collaborative combat.
Speaker
Col. Agung Karyanto

Col. Agung Karyanto
Revolutionising Military Affairs: Revisiting Indonesia’s Defence Doctrine
Summary
In our latest webinar, Col. Agung Karyanto outlined the domestic and international factors influencing changes in Indonesia’s defence and military doctrines. M. Karyanto also explained why in recent years Indonesia has decided to strengthen its strategic partnership with France.
Speaker
Jupriyanto

Jupriyanto
Revolutionising Military Affairs: Revisiting Indonesia’s Defence Doctrine
Summary
In our latest webinar, Jupriyanto underscored the importance of focusing on the most needed technologies to enhance Indonesia’s defence capabilities. Additionally, M. Jupriyanto the need to choose the right foreign partners who can help Indonesia in mastering these critical technologies.
Speaker
RADM (Ret.) Agung Pramono

RADM (Ret.) Agung Pramono
Revolutionising Military Affairs: Revisiting Indonesia’s Defence Doctrine
Summary
In our latest discussion, RADM (Ret.) Agung Pramono stressed the crucial need for the Ministry of Defence and TNI to develop collaborative combat capabilities right from the planning stage, with particular attention to Indonesia’s vast archipelagic landscape.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Revolutionising Military Affairs: Revisiting Indonesia’s Defence Doctrine
Summary
In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali explained the challenges Indonesia faces in transforming its defence sector and for TNI to possess adequate collaborative combat capabilities. M. Ali also highlighted the need for Indonesia to regularly review and test its defence doctrine and strategy, while keeping up with technological developments.