JAKARTA - The success of the landing and take-off trials of the TNI AU F-16 fighter jet on the Trans Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS) Big Flying Road-Pematang Panggang-Kayu Agung (Terpeka) is considered by the government as proof that the quality of Indonesia's infrastructure has approached the standards of developed countries.
For your information, the Indonesian Air Force conducted a landing test of two fighter aircraft, namely the EMB-314 Super Tucano and F-16, for the first time at JTTS Ruas Terpeka KM228-KM231 Lampung Province.
This trial is the first to be carried out on a toll road in Indonesia.
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (Menko IPK) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said that this achievement could not be separated from the careful planning and the procurement process of quality goods and services.
"The government emphasizes that every rupiah of infrastructure spending must provide added value and dual functions," AHY told reporters, Wednesday, February 12.
He added that infrastructure must not only serve economic and mobility needs, but also be able to support disaster management and defense interests, especially for island countries like Indonesia.
"This step is expected to strengthen the local industry while increasing supply chain resilience," he said.
The government also emphasized its commitment to using domestic products and empowering MSMEs in national infrastructure projects.
"If our roads and bridges are strong and reliable, they can be used together for various purposes, including emergency needs," he said.
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