Podcasts

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.

Our Research Coordinator & Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S, mentioned how the latest strategic development in the Indo-Pacific serves as a reminder of the importance of Indonesia to have an optimum national defence posture to protect its territorial sovereignty and national interests.

In our latest webinar, Curie Maharani Savitri, explained the impact of the AUKUS nuclear submarine pact and recommended several strategic options that Jakarta can adopt in response to the alliance as well as the concerning trend in the great power competition within the Indo-Pacific Region, which includes enhancing its arms modernisation programme and defence diplomacy.

In our latest discussion, Col. Iwan Kusumah stated that AUKUS is one of the latest wake-up calls for Indonesia to improve its underwater defence. M. Kusumah also shared his views on Indonesia’s maritime defence concept and strategy, as well as the requirements for the Indonesian Navy’s future submarine fleet amid the rising arms race and geopolitical tension in the region.

In our latest discussion, Col. Sugeng Suryanto stressed that Indonesia’s defence strategy also takes into account the strategic developments at the regional and global levels. When it comes to improving Indonesia’s maritime defence, some of the modernisation programmes are focused on improving the Indonesian Navy’s submarines and surface combatants fleet.

In our latest discussion, RADM (Ret.) Agung Pramono stated that many factors influence defence-related strategies and policy, including geopolitics and national resources. M. Pramono further emphasised that the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) will only become strong if it is supported by a strong and independent indigenous defence industry.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali gave his comments about how Indonesia should see AUKUS as an opportunity and challenge when it comes to creating a long-term defence investment and procurement plan, as well as enhancing Indonesian Navy’s underwater deterrence through the procurement of a more capable submarine platform, among other things.

Our Research Coordinator & Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S, underlined the benefit for Indonesia to have a long-term commitment to defence technology transfer which should be seen as a strategic investment.

In our latest webinar, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate conveyed how technology transfer programmes from arms procurement are directly related to the independence and strength of Indonesia’s national defence. Hence, Indonesia must prioritise arms procurement proposals with the most transfer of technology potential.

In our latest discussion, Col. Dedy Laksmono presented the conditions of Indonesia’s defence industry as well as how in the past six years the Ministry of Defence has managed to secure dozens of offset programmes with a total value of billions of US dollars.

In our latest discussion, Yono Reksoprodjo explained Indonesia’s defence industry targets, several challenges to achieve them, and what forms of long-term transfer of technology cooperation and investment will bring more benefits not only for domestic defence firms but also foreign OEMs.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali gave insights on technical and non-technical matters that affect the transfer and mastery of defence technology in Indonesia. M. Ali also gave several recommendations in order for Indonesia to advance its defence industry ecosystem.

Our Research Coordinator & Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S., mentioned how significant the ongoing war in Ukraine is to Indonesia’s national defence posture and modernisation programme.

In our latest webinar, Jupriyanto explained the lessons that Indonesia could learn from the war between Russia and Ukraine. M. Jupriyanto also emphasised that Indonesia must choose the right foreign partners to help it develop its defence capability.

In our latest discussion, Novan Iman Santosa highlighted that the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine provides many lessons that Indonesia can learn form. For instance, the importance of having a strong industrial capability as well as strategic partnerships with other countries to continue to fight.

In our latest webinar, Curie Maharani Savitri offered several alternative defence-related policies that Indonesia could adopt to overcome some of the challenges that the Russian military invasion of Ukraine presents to the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) readiness and modernisation process.

In our latest discussion, Alman Helvas Ali explained how the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has ripple effects on global defence industries. M. Ali also shared his views on what Indonesia can learn from the war in Ukraine to have a more capable domestic defence industry and national defence posture.

Our Research Coordinator & Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S, explained several internal and external key factors that will determine the fate of Indonesia’s defence industry in 2023.

In our latest discussion, Maj. Gen. Rodon Pedrason explained the complexity of modernising an armed forces while at the same time advancing the domestic defence industry, especially with the growing geopolitical tensions in the region. M. Pedrason also shared his thoughts on how Indonesia could choose the best domestic and foreign partners in boosting its national defence.

In our latest webinar, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate explained the challenges faced by Indonesian private defence firms in obtaining contracts from the government and selling their products in the international market. M. Ate also shared his views on the prospects in the Indonesian defence market in 2023.

In our latest discussion, Rizal Darma Putra highlighted several principles that must be followed in Indonesia’s defence modernisation process. Furthermore, M. Putra discussed how geopolitic competition in both regional and global levels greatly affect the defence industry and market.

In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali gave an overview regarding the current condition of the Indonesian defence industry and ways to improve it. M. Ali also believes that Indonesia should be more active in selling its products in the international arms market to help its domestic defence industry achieve economies of scale given the low demand from the domestic market, among other things.