
AUKUS: Rethinking Indonesia’s Naval Posture
Speaker
Curie Maharani Savitri

Curie Maharani Savitri
AUKUS: Rethinking Indonesia’s Naval Posture
Summary
Curie Maharani Savitri explained that the reasons preventing Indonesia from embracing an A2/AD posture are not only due to the failure of obtaining the necessary technology, but also politically based. The posture to be adopted in the coming months will also depend on how the government will ponder over the AUKUS alliance.
Speaker
Novan Iman Santosa

Novan Iman Santosa
AUKUS: Rethinking Indonesia’s Naval Posture
Summary
Novan Iman Santosa argued that even though Indonesia has no intention of surveying the South China Sea, long-range capabilities are a necessity to conduct continuous and efficient patrols across the country.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
AUKUS: Rethinking Indonesia’s Naval Posture
Summary
Alman Helvas Ali reasoned that whether threats originate from AUKUS and/or China, Indonesia ought to modernise its forces, and particularly the navy by obtaining adequate submarines and major surface combatants.