
New Panglima and the Fate of TNI Modernisation
Opening Remarks
Anastasia Febiola S

Anastasia Febiola S
New Panglima and the Fate of TNI Modernisation
Summary
Our Research Coordinator & Head of Defence, Anastasia Febiola S., mentioned a number of interesting questions related to the appointment of Admiral Yudo Margono as the next Commander (Panglima) of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and its impact on the organisation’s modernisation process.
Speaker
Cmdre. Didong Rio Duta

Cmdre. Didong Rio Duta
New Panglima and the Fate of TNI Modernisation
Summary
In our latest discussion, Cmdre. Didong Rio Duta described the background, experience and leadership style of Admiral Yudo Margono, the navy’s long-term modernisation targets, and the challenges that TNI must face in 2023, especially when it comes to arms modernization and procurement.
Speaker
Adhi Priamarizki

Adhi Priamarizki
New Panglima and the Fate of TNI Modernisation
Summary
In our latest webinar, Adhi Priamarizki mentioned the priorities of the new Panglima and emphasised that he is not the only actor who influence the national defence policy, including in terms of arms modernisation and acquisition. M. Priamarizki also gave several recommendations so that TNI modernisation can be implemented more efficiently considering the existing constraints.
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Novan Iman Santosa

Novan Iman Santosa
New Panglima and the Fate of TNI Modernisation
Summary
In our latest discussion, Novan Iman Santosa reminded that ideally, the new Panglima would not only be responsible for continuing existing programmes, but also formulating a post-2024 military modernisation roadmap. M. Santosa also mentioned the list of arms procurement contracts that have yet to be executed.
Speaker
Curie Maharani Savitri

Curie Maharani Savitri
New Panglima and the Fate of TNI Modernisation
Summary
In our latest webinar, Curie Maharani Savitri explained the impact of the latest leadership regeneration within the TNI and how the new Panglima will most likely continue to execute existing programmes due to his limited time in office and budget constraints, among other things. Additionally, Ms. Savitri described how Indonesia could boost its defence diplomacy in 2023.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
New Panglima and the Fate of TNI Modernisation
Summary
In our latest discussion, Alman Helvas Ali underlined the lack of budgetary support to modernise the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) major weapon systems and what are the prospects for Indonesia’s arms procurement in the Fiscal Year 2023.