Airlangga: General Andika Perkasa Has A Strong Vision In Cyber Sector

Coordinating Minister for the Economy who is also Head of Golkar, Airlangga Hartarto with General Andika Perkasa (DOK IST)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Golkar Party DPP Airlangga Hartarto congratulated General TNI Andika Perkasa who received approval from Commission I of the DPR to become TNI Commander.

Airlangga said that one of Andika's visions is to encourage the strengthening of TNI control in the cyber world. Airlangga supports Andika's vision to be realized when serving as TNI commander later.

The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs admitted that he had been invited by Andika to give a guest lecture at the Army Staff and Command School (Seskoad).

At that time, Airlangga explained about the demographic bonus that would be obtained by Indonesia and the digital economy space that was growing consistently through the 4.0 industrial revolution.

Airlangga assessed that Andika Perkasa's vision for the TNI to have mastery of the cyber field was very suitable for the socio-economic transformation in the future.

"Therefore, I support one of General Andika's visions regarding the issue of TNI readiness and anticipation in controlling the cyber world," said Airlangga in his statement, Sunday, November 7.

Coordinating Minister for the Economy who is also Head of Golkar, Airlangga Hartarto with General Andika Perkasa (DOK IST)

The Coordinating Minister for the Economy added that mastery of the cyber sector cannot be avoided, especially by soldiers and TNI institutions.

"Moreover, the challenges and threats of national defense going forward are in the hybrid battlefield. This includes cyber warfare and information warfare," said Airlangga.

The General Chairperson of Golkar also hopes that the process that Andika Perkasa goes through to become the commander of the TNI is smooth until the inauguration.

Airlangga said the Indonesian people really hope that Andika will be able to maintain and improve the professionalism of the TNI. Both in carrying out duties according to the law, as well as increasing inter-dimensional unity within the TNI.

"Especially in various joint operations to maintain state security," said Airlangga.