From Procurement to Progress: Ensuring the Viability of Defence Modernisation Projects
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S.
Anastasia Febiola S.
From Procurement to Progress: Ensuring the Viability of Defence Modernisation Projects
Summary
Our Research Coordinator and Manager, Anastasia Febiola S., discussed the need for the Indonesian government to accelerate the implementation of defence procurement contracts to support economic growth.
Speaker
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate
From Procurement to Progress: Ensuring the Viability of Defence Modernisation Projects
Summary
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Jan Pieter Ate emphasised that it is crucial for the government to learn from past procurement processes to ensure adequate funding for defence modernisation efforts. He also highlighted the importance of involving local suppliers to boost the economy and foster a stronger domestic defence industry.
Speaker
Col. Steven Toar Sambouw
Col. Steven Toar Sambouw
From Procurement to Progress: Ensuring the Viability of Defence Modernisation Projects
Summary
Col. Steven Toar Sambouw elaborated on the impact of delays in defence modernisation projects and outlined how the Ministry of Defence plans to enhance the defence industry by viewing modernisation efforts not only about purchasing new assets, but also as an investment that can contribute to economic growth.
Speaker
Novan Iman Santosa
Novan Iman Santosa
From Procurement to Progress: Ensuring the Viability of Defence Modernisation Projects
Summary
Novan Iman Santosa highlighted the importance of collaboration between the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Industry to address challenges within the domestic defence industry and strengthen our defence industrial base.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali
Alman Helvas Ali
From Procurement to Progress: Ensuring the Viability of Defence Modernisation Projects
Summary
Alman Helvas Ali suggested that prioritising urgent defence contracts and fostering collaboration between the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Finance can help expedite loan agreements for defence modernisation.
