Ensuring Accountability in Procurement of Defense Equipment

The modernization of defense and security equipment is an urgent matter. However, the procurement of the new weapons should be accountable and transparent.

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The Indonesian Navy Submarine KRI 401 Tjakra trained with Indonesian Navy helicopters in East Java in 2008.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS - The modernization of the country’s defense and security system has become an urgent matter for the government. However, the procurement of the defense and security equipment should involve all stakeholders and must be based on accountability and transparency.

The drafting of a Presidential Regulation (Perpres) concerning the addition and modernization of defense and security equipment for the Defense Ministry and the Armed Forces 2020-2024 shows government\'s great commitment to the defense sector. The required funds for the procurement of defense and security equipment until 2024 is estimated to reach US$ 124.994 billion or Rp 1.75 quadrillion.