KSAU And Prabowo Discuss Air Defense Strengthening

JAKARTA - Air Force Chief of Staff (KSAU) Marshal TNI Mohamad Tonny Harjono discussed matters of strengthening air defenses with Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto.

From the Instagram account of the Ministry of Defense @kemhan, Friday, several photos showed Tonny and her staff visiting Prabowo Subianto's office at the Ministry of Defense office, Thursday, May 2.

The arrival of Tonny's entourage was immediately greeted by Prabowo who was already waiting in his office. Prabowo and Tonny were seen throwing respect to each other and immediately shaking hands.

In the photo, they can be seen discussing on the same table in a circular shape.

This meeting also discussed various efforts to improve Indonesia's air defense.

"The development of the strength of the Indonesian Air Force is a priority because it is an important part in maintaining the integrity and sovereignty of the nation," Prabowo said as quoted in the @kemhan Instagram account.

However, it was not explained in detail what concrete efforts would be made by the Ministry of Defense and the Indonesian Air Force to increase air defenses. It was also not explained what was discussed in the meeting between Tonny and Prabowo.

Prabowo in his Instagram account @kemhan, conveyed the need for good coordination between the Indonesian Air Force and the Ministry of Defense to improve Indonesia's air defenses.

"Synchronization and synergistic coordination are needed between the Indonesian Air Force and the Ministry of Defense," said Prabowo.

Previously, Tonny had intended to embrace all ranks of the TNI and Polri to work together to strengthen Indonesia's air defenses.

"We hope for assistance in mentoring from various parties, including seniors, from TNI/Polri officials, so that we can carry out this mandate well," said Tonny when giving a speech after the handover ceremony at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, East Jakarta, Friday (5/4).

Tonny explained that his party had received direct orders from President Joko Widodo to strengthen air defense. This effort will be realized by strengthening security detection technology to the main weapon system (defense equipment).

At the same time, TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto also asked Tonny to make new breakthroughs in the field of technology in improving the quality of defense equipment.

To fulfill all these responsibilities, he hopes to get full support from all parties.

"Without the support from all of you, we are sure that our task cannot be perfect," said Tonny.