President Prabowo Emphasizes the Importance of National Defense and the National Defense Industry
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President Prabowo Subianto affirmed that national defense is the primary foundation of life as a nation and state. This statement was delivered as the basis for the government's steps to strengthen Indonesia's defense industry. The government wants to ensure that Indonesia is able to meet its own defense equipment needs.
In the President's view, the strength of defense is not only seen from the number of personnel or military equipment. The ability to produce equipment domestically is also an important part. With a strong defense industry, the country can reduce its dependence on products from abroad.
To achieve this goal, the government is working to encourage cooperation among state institutions, domestic companies, and academics. This cooperation is expected to improve research, technology development, and the quality of human resources in the field of defense.
The government stated that the development of the defense industry will continue to be carried out in stages. Further information regarding the plans and targets of this program will be announced to the public.
Sources: Kompas.id
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