Podcasts

In our latest webinar, our Communications Associate, Bianca Nadiera, underlined the critical need to analyse defence-related policy proposals outlined by the three presidential candidates.

In our latest webinar, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate emphasised the urgency of the new president to accelerate the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) modernisation programme and the advancement of the domestic defence industry.

In our latest discussion, Curie Maharani Savitri shed light on the trends in the defence policy-making process in Indonesia and the various internal and external challenges that the new president must face in strengthening the national defence posture.

In our latest discussion, Ade Marboen pointed out the central role of the president and vice president in the defence sector and why it is important for the next administration to have a long-term commitment to enhance Indonesia’s national defence posture.

In our latest webinar, Novan Iman Santosa explained a number of security challenges that Indonesia would face in the future and what the impact would be if there were no significant changes in Indonesia’s defence posture.

In our latest webinar, our Communication Associate, Bianca Nadiera, pointed out a number of factors that must be taken into account when the Indonesian Government wants to implement energy transition policies in the country’s defence sector.

In our latest webinar, Agus Tjahajana presented the economic opportunities and global defence industry trends to develop and produce military equipment and platforms that are more environmentally friendly, including those that utilise battery technology. M. Tjahajana also explained why it is important for Indonesia’s domestic defence and commercial industry to master energy transition-related technologies.

In our latest discussion, AFM Dedy Laksmono mentioned a number of benefits that energy transition-related technologies could provide to the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). Additionally, M. Laksmono underlined the Ministry of Defence and TNI’s plans to operate more electric vehicles and battery-based platforms.

In our latest discussion, Novan Iman Santosa highlighted several alternative energy sources and storage technologies that could be adopted by the Indonesian defence sector, especially biofuels, solar panels, and batteries. M. Santosa also emphasised that energy storage and distribution must be adapted to military operational needs.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali explained that the energy transition in the defence secretary heavily relies on access to key technologies, as well as budgetary and political support from the government. M. Ali also presented several recommendations on how the Indonesian defence industry and armed forces should incorporate more energy transition-related technologies.

Our Research Coordinator, Andi Raihanah Ashar pointed out why it is critical for Indonesia to improve its underwater defence not only to protect its sovereignty but also its economy and natural resources.

In our latest discussion, Col. Andri Kristianto explained the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) plan to strengthen its underwater defence capabilities. M. Kristianto emphasised that in the future, TNI AL should operate more advanced and numerous underwater platforms, including submarines and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs).

In our latest webinar, Col. Mohamad Nafis underlined the government’s commitment to enhance Indonesia’s underwater security, especially through the continuous modernisation of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) and the advancement of the domestic defence industry. M. Nafis also mentioned several variables that hinder the efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s underwater defence such as budget limitations.

In our latest discussion, Rizal Darma Putra described geopolitical challenges and maritime threats that Indonesia must face. M. Putra underlined that it is also important for Indonesia to closely monitor the security policies of major powers, especially China and the US and their allies, in the Indo-Pacific Region, as well as put special focus on preventing illegal underwater activities within its territory.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali highlighted a number of challenges for Indonesia to protect its underwater domain and for the local defence industry to master underwater domain-related technologies such as sonar, submarines, and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). M. Ali also gave several policy recommendations for the government to improve the mastery of underwater technology.

Our Research Coordinator, Andi Raihanah Ashar, underlined the importance of having a more outward-looking navy and national defence strategy, as well as for Indonesia to continue to enhance its defence partnership with other countries.

In our latest webinar, Col. Agung Karyanto explained how the government uses an outward-looking approach and weighs potential external threats in formulating national defence policies and strategies. M. Karyanto also emphasised that an advanced domestic defence industry is one of the enablers for Indonesia to have a strong national defence.

In our latest discussion, Lt. Col. Ahmad Makmur Ikhlas pointed out the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) plan to operate more advanced platforms that, if needed, can be deployed to waters outside Indonesia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to help it become a blue water navy and better protect the country’s national interests.

In our latest discussion, Edna Caroline highlighted why it is important for Indonesia to have an outward-looking defence strategy with a special focus on building air and naval power that could also be deployed outside its territory. Ms. Caroline also mentioned several challenges for Indonesia to have a more outward-looking and modern navy.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali underlined the need for Indonesia to continue modernizing its navy to anticipate the rising geopolitical tension in the Indo-Pacific Region and boost the development of its indigenous defence industry. M. Ali also explained some political uncertainty about the government’s support for the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) ambition to become a blue water navy.

Our Research Coordinator & Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S, underlined the importance of defence cooperation formalisation for Indonesian National Armed Forces’ (TNI) modernisation and domestic defence industry advancement.

In our latest webinar, Aloysius Selwas Taborat explained the process of drafting and ratifying defence-related international agreements within the Indonesian Government. M. Taborat also emphasised the importance of forming formal defence agreements to help guarantee Indonesia’s national development and welfare.

In our latest discussion, Jupriyanto shared his views on issues that the Indonesian Government must take into account when attempting to establish or implement defence industry cooperation with other countries. In Addition, M. Jupriyanto mentioned some criteria to determine whether or not the Indonesian defence industry would benefit from bilateral or multilateral defence cooperation.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali highlighted some of the challenges for Jakarta to create more formal defence agreements with other countries, especially those that include defence industry and high technology-related cooperation. M. Ali also explained several obstacles in implementing a G-to-G level agreement within a profitable B-to-B cooperation framework.

Our Research Coordinator & Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S, explained the importance of dual-use technology in modernising the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and advancing the country’s indigenous defence industry.

In our latest webinar, Junitu Tikupasang, described how PT Dirgantara Indonesia utilise dual-use technology to create both defence and commercial products and services. M. Tikupasang also mentioned several ongoing and upcoming dual-use technology-related projects in the company.

In our latest webinar, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate, underlined despite its clear benefits, dual-use technology is still under-explored and regulated in Indonesia. M. Ate also explained why the Indonesian Defence Industry should have clear criteria and priority lists of what dual-use technology should they prioritise.

In our latest discussion, Col. Dedy Laksmono mentioned several challenges that the Indonesian defence industry faces when it comes to mastering and utilising more dual-use technologies, especially in terms of compliance with domestic and international regulations, to meet both local and global market demand.

In our latest discussion, Alman Helvas Ali presented a number of advice for the government and industry actors on how Indonesia could not only obtain and utilise more dual-use technology, but also how to protect it. M. Ali also stated that with the absence of a clear road map, regulatory framework, and long-term commitment, it will be increasingly difficult for the Indonesian defence industry to cultivate all the benefits of mastering dual-use technologies.

Our Research Coordinator & Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S, stressed the importance for Indonesian defence companies to become part of the global supply chain to expand their business and technological capabilities.

In our latest webinar, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate, mentioned a number of challenges that hinder the Indonesian defence industry to become a key player in the global defence supply chain, including a lack of domestic support and clear long-term planning, as well as limited human resources.

In our latest discussion, Astri Permatasari discussed the current state of Indonesia’s defence product exports and identified the obstacles in the international market that need to be anticipated for Indonesia to boost its export. Ms. Permatasari also explained several facilities or services that the Ministry of Trade could give to local defence companies to expand their market abroad.

In our latest discussion, Imam Diawarman revealed Pindad’s vision to become a major player in the global supply chain and explained the strategies to achieve this goal. M. Diawarman also mentioned some of Pindad’s achievements in increasing its production capacity and how it has formed various partnerships with foreign defence companies.

In our latest discussion, Novan Iman Santosa explained several business alternatives besides design and manufacturing which should be developed by the Indonesian defence industry to develop its business at domestic and international markets.

In our latest discussion, Putra Egam, explained Sari Bahari’s targets and strategies to increase its presence in the international market, including by becoming part of the regional and global supply. M. Egam emphasised the need for Indonesian private defence companies to innovate consistently in order to meet present and future market demands.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali elaborated on the fundamental obstacles hindering the Indonesian defence industry from securing a more significant share of the global supply chain. M. Ali also gave his comments on the importance of the Indonesian defence industry in finding the right foreign partners who can provide assistance, especially in terms of capital, technological expertise, and market access.