Defense Minister Prabowo Handed Over Two KRIs To The Indonesian Navy: Fani Island-731 And Fanildo Island-732

SURABAYA - Minister of Defense (Menhan) Prabowo Subianto handed over two KRI units, namely KRI Pulau Fani-731 and KRI Pulau Fanildo-732 to increase the strength of the Indonesian Navy. The handover of the two ships was carried out at Madura Pier, Koarmada II Ujung, Surabaya, Monday 14 August to the TNI Commander Admiral Yudo Margono and KSAL Admiral TNI Muhammad Ali.

"Today, Indonesia has a new and modern defense equipment arrival resulting from Indonesia's collaboration with the German federation government. The arrival of this defense equipment system is one of the close evidences of the cooperation between the two countries and the Ministry of Defense in particular," said Defense Minister Prabowo.

"As an archipelagic country, we need strong maritime strength. I convey my pride, respect and joy," said the Minister of Defense.

The two ships then appeared with six other ships in a parade witnessed by Defense Minister Prabowo and the ranks of the Indonesian Navy. The crew also saluted while traveling at a speed of 15 knots.

The eight ships that appeared on the sailing pass were KRI Pulau Fani-731, KRI Pulau Fanildo-732, KRI Kapik-625, KRI Panasan-626, KRI Halasan-630, KRI Tombak-629, KRI Sampari-628 and KRI Golok-688.

According to Defense Minister Prabowo, military power is a basic necessity that must be met by a country in order to maintain its sovereignty. According to him, the success of the construction of this ship is proof that the government is serious in ensuring the sovereignty of the nation and state.

"I hope this sophisticated ship can always be used properly and maintained so that it is always ready to operate in protecting the Republic of Indonesia," said Defense Minister Prabowo.

"Keep the example of heroism of Yos Sudarso in your soul. You must also give everything you have for this nation and people we love," said Defense Minister Prabowo to the Indonesian Navy at the end of his remarks.

After the ship's parade, the Indonesian Navy troops, especially Koarmada II, also displayed a demonstration of fighting degrees in the form of basic strokes, badminton and kicks, as well as attacking and defending movements from opposing attacks.

In addition, they also demonstrate the vision, board, search, and mission (VBSS) scenario. Namely the ability to search, ambush and release ships that are mandatory components on warships to face various forms of violations of sovereignty and law at sea.

The performance continued with an anti-terror demonstration by the Koarmada II Frog Troop Command Unit (Satkopaska) in front of Prabowo who sat accompanied by the TNI Commander, KSAL, and the Indonesian Commander of Koarmada Vice Admiral TNI Heru Kusmanto.

Demonstrations were closed by parachuting several personnel from an altitude of 6,000 feet, waving the Fleet flag, the Indonesian Navy flag, the TNI Headquarters flag, the Indonesian Ministry of Defense flag and the red and white love flag.