Podcasts

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In our latest webinar, our Lead Analyst for Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Andi Raihanah Ashar, mentioned the importance of Indonesia to possess integrated power projection capabilities that fully embrace collaborative combat principles.

In our latest webinar, Col. Victor Pardamean pointed out the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) plan to not only modernise but also better integrate its assets, including for the purpose of power projection. M. Pardamean also mentioned several security challenges that the country is currently facing.

In our latest webinar, Aloysius Selwas Taborat explained non-military hardware aspects of a country’s power projection capabilities that also need to be strengthened. M. Taborat also underlined the importance of prioritising human capital development in defence industry collaboration.

In our latest discussion, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate underscored the significance of a country’s armed forces in achieving a high level of integration to streamline operations, maintenance, and planning. M. Ate also mentioned the importance of choosing mature systems/platforms to achieve collaborative combat capabilities.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali elaborated on the reasons why Indonesia needs to streamline its sources of arms procurement, particularly by considering interoperability, collaborative combat, and geopolitical factors. M. Ali also highlighted the need for system and platform standardisation.

In our latest webinar, our Lead Analyst for Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Andi Raihanah Ashar, pointed out why commonality and interoperability factors should be prioritised in modernising the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI).

In our latest webinar, Cdre. Heri Triwibowo explained the urgency to significantly increase Indonesian National Armed Forces’s (TNI) anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities, including by expanding and modernising the submarine fleet.

In our latest discussion, BG Oktaheroe Ramsi discussed several challenges for the Indonesian military to enhance its anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities. M. Ramsi also mentioned some future procurement plans.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali underlined the importance for Indonesian defense stakeholders to adapt to various disruptive technologies in naval warfare. M. Ali also provided several suggestions on how Indonesian military could better integrate its assets.

In our latest webinar, our Lead Analyst for Maritime Security and Counterterrorism, Andi Raihanah Ashar, underlined the importance of fostering multilateral defence industrial cooperation among ASEAN countries. Ms. Ashar pointed out several opportunities to materialise this idea, including the increase in regional defence spending, similar requirements, and transfer of technology programmes.

In our latest discussion, Dr Mohd Hazmi Rusli explained Malaysia’s ambition to become an influential regional and international player. M. Rusli emphasised that one of the key components to achieving this goal is for Malaysia to have capable and modern armed forces.

In our latest webinar, Joshua Bernard Espeña shared his views about the ongoing arms modernisation and defence industry advancement plan in the Philippines. Additionally, M. Espeña gave several tips for ASEAN countries seeking defence industry collaboration with the Philippines.

In our latest webinar, Curie Maharani Savitri highlighted some challenges that ASEAN countries must overcome to achieve meaningful cooperation in the defence industry. Ms. Savitri also highlighted how Indonesia could play a pivotal role in the formation of a regional defence industry network.

In our latest webinar, Thomas Lim outlined the trajectory of Singapore’s defence industry development and put forward a number of ideas on how to initiate a strong defence industry collaboration among ASEAN states.

In our latest webinar, our Communication Associate, Bianca Nadiera, outlined the reasons why Indonesia should actively address geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific Region.

In our latest webinar, Caka Alverdi Awal explained the threats posed by geopolitical competition and transnational crime to Indonesia’s maritime domain. M. Awal also underlined the need for Indonesia to bolster its defence posture and proactively promote peace and cooperation.

In our latest discussion, Col. Steven Toar Sambouw mentioned various dimensions and spectrums of military, non-military, and hybrid threats that Indonesia must face. Additionally, M. Sambouw conveyed the importance of Indonesia possessing the capability to repel potential adversaries beyond its borders.

In our latest discussion, Farhan Julianto emphasised the need for Jakarta to clarify its maritime security-related strategies and improve inter-governmental coordination. Additionally, M. Julianto stressed the importance of Indonesia to continuously increase both the quality and quantity of its maritime security assets.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali gave several suggestions so that Indonesia could contribute more to Indo-Pacific security, especially in Southeast Asia. One of the basic enablers is for the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) to have modern power projection capabilities.