
2023: A Good Year for Domestic Defence Industry?
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S

Anastasia Febiola S
2023: A Good Year for Domestic Defence Industry?
Summary
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.
Speaker
Maj. Gen. Rodon Pedrason

Maj. Gen. Rodon Pedrason
2023: A Good Year for Domestic Defence Industry?
Summary
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.
Speaker
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate
2023: A Good Year for Domestic Defence Industry?
Summary
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.
Speaker
Rizal Darma Putra

Rizal Darma Putra
2023: A Good Year for Domestic Defence Industry?
Summary
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.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
2023: A Good Year for Domestic Defence Industry?
Summary
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.