
Fixing Indonesia’s Defence Investment Climate
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S

Anastasia Febiola S
Fixing Indonesia’s Defence Investment Climate
Summary
Our Research Coordinator & Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S., raised some questions about how Indonesia can boost foreign and domestic investments in its defence sector amid fiscal restrictions and geopolitical uncertainties. At the same time, the government must ensure that defence spending will benefit both private and state-owned defence companies in the country.
Speaker
AFM Wajariman

AFM Wajariman
Fixing Indonesia’s Defence Investment Climate
Summary
In our latest webinar, AFM Wajariman explained how Indonesia could maximise offsets from foreign arms procurement if it is able to buy weapon systems/platforms in large quantities. Additionally, AFM Wajariman mentioned several considerations within the Ministry of Defence in selection what kind of weapon systems/platforms it should develop domestically.
Speaker
Novan Iman Santosa

Novan Iman Santosa
Fixing Indonesia’s Defence Investment Climate
Summary
In our latest discussion, Novan Iman Santosa highlighted two important factors in maintaining a good defence investment climate in Indonesia: long-term order certainty and procurement plan consistency. Ideally, if these two factors are met, investors will be more interested in supporting the advancement of the Indonesian defence industry.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Fixing Indonesia’s Defence Investment Climate
Summary
During our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali discussed the challenges and how Indonesia can attract foreign investors to help advance its domestic defence industry. It will be difficult for Indonesia to increase defence investment with the existing budget constraints.