Following the sinking of the KRI Nanggala-402 submarine, Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto expressed hope that the modernization of defense equipment would be carried out immediately.

Kapal Perang Republik Indonesia (KRI) Nanggala-402 mengalami musibah tenggelam di perairan utara Bali dan 53 awak kapalnya dinyatakan gugur. Di masa lalu, Indonesia pernah memiliki 12 kapal selam dan menjadi armada angkatan laut yang disegani.

The families of the 53 KRI Nanggala-402 sailors are dealing with deep grief. However, the future of the children and families left by the nation\'s patriots should not be neglected.

Tragedies such as the sunken KRI Nanggala 402 submarine indicates the need to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Indonesian Military’s (TNI) primary weaponry system (alutsista).

The KRI Nanggala-402 submarine, which sank to a depth of 838 meters under the sea, has been finally located and its crew declared deceased while in service.

The Hiu Kencana patriots of the KRI Nanggala-402 have shown their devotion to the service. Their love, passion, courage, sacrifice and message to protect Mother Earth must always be remembered.

In its search for the missing KRI Nanggala-402 submarine, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has also taken charge of the psychological care of the families of the 53 submarine crew members.