An Urgent Need for Indonesian Armed Forces Modernisation

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June 24, 2021

An Urgent Need for Indonesian Armed Forces Modernisation

Type :

Webinar

Summary

According to a recent Presidential Regulation (Perpres) draft, the Ministry of Defence has required Rp1.7 quadrillion or approximately US$125 billion to pursue the modernization of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (#TNI) until 2044. The amount of budget has led to debate from experts, observers and members of the civil society. The main question could be the rationale behind this need for budget, while a long-term modernisation plan could make sense.

Speakers

Rizal Darma Putra

Executive Director at Indonesian Institute for Strategic and Defense Studies (LESPERSSI)

Alman Helvas Ali

Expert in Defence Matters at PT Semar Sentinel Indonesia and Former Jane's Country Representative

Evan Laksmana

Senior Researcher at CSIS Indonesia

Edna Caroline

Journalist at Kompas