
Protecting Indonesia’s Underwater Sovereignty and Security
Opening Remarks
Andi Raihanah Ashar

Andi Raihanah Ashar
Protecting Indonesia’s Underwater Sovereignty and Security
Summary
Our Research Coordinator, Andi Raihanah Ashar pointed out why it is critical for Indonesia to improve its underwater defence not only to protect its sovereignty but also its economy and natural resources.
Speaker
Col. Andri Kristianto

Col. Andri Kristianto
Protecting Indonesia’s Underwater Sovereignty and Security
Summary
In our latest discussion, Col. Andri Kristianto explained the Indonesian Navy’s (TNI AL) plan to strengthen its underwater defence capabilities. M. Kristianto emphasised that in the future, TNI AL should operate more advanced and numerous underwater platforms, including submarines and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs).
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Col. Mohamad Nafis

Col. Mohamad Nafis
Protecting Indonesia’s Underwater Sovereignty and Security
Summary
In our latest webinar, Col. Mohamad Nafis underlined the government’s commitment to enhance Indonesia’s underwater security, especially through the continuous modernisation of the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) and the advancement of the domestic defence industry. M. Nafis also mentioned several variables that hinder the efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s underwater defence such as budget limitations.
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Rizal Darma Putra

Rizal Darma Putra
Protecting Indonesia’s Underwater Sovereignty and Security
Summary
In our latest discussion, Rizal Darma Putra described geopolitical challenges and maritime threats that Indonesia must face. M. Putra underlined that it is also important for Indonesia to closely monitor the security policies of major powers, especially China and the US and their allies, in the Indo-Pacific Region, as well as put special focus on preventing illegal underwater activities within its territory.
Speaker
Alman Helvas Ali

Alman Helvas Ali
Protecting Indonesia’s Underwater Sovereignty and Security
Summary
In our latest webinar, Alman Helvas Ali highlighted a number of challenges for Indonesia to protect its underwater domain and for the local defence industry to master underwater domain-related technologies such as sonar, submarines, and Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs). M. Ali also gave several policy recommendations for the government to improve the mastery of underwater technology.