Sunday Morning, President Prabowo Leads The TNI's 80th Anniversary Peak Ceremony At Monas

President Prabowo Subianto (doc the Presidential Media Team)

JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto acted as inspector of ceremonies at the peak of the TNI's 80th Anniversary at the National Monument (Monas), Sunday morning 5 October. Prabowo's presence became an important symbol because this was the first TNI Anniversary commemoration he led as head of state.

"The ceremony will be led directly by the President of the Republic of Indonesia as the inspector of ceremonies, accompanied by the Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, the minister of defense, the deputy commander of the TNI, and all the chiefs of staff of the force," said Head of the TNI Information Center (Kapuspen TNI) Major General TNI (Mar) Freddy Ardianzah after a rehearsal at Monas, Friday, October 3.

In a series of events, President Prabowo is scheduled to tour using the Maung presidential car to greet the people around Monas. He will also join a group of equestrian troops passing through the Horse Statue area to the location of the ceremony.

The peak of this warning involved around 133,000 TNI soldiers from various units throughout Indonesia. A total of 1,047 main weapons systems (defense equipment) were also exhibited to the public.

The equipment displayed includes land combat vehicles, assault helicopters, fighter aircraft, warships, to various military technologies resulting from the innovation of the domestic defense industry. This defense system parade is a symbol of the modernization and strength of the TNI in facing future security challenges.

This year, the 80th Anniversary of the TNI carries the theme TNI Prima, TNI Rakyat, Indonesia Maju". The theme illustrates the professional, tough, and adaptive spirit of the TNI towards the times, as well as affirming its role as the protector of the people and guardian of the nation's sovereignty.

"The TNI is part of the people. Professionalism without closeness to the people is not a complete force. Therefore, the spirit of togetherness is the main key in maintaining the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia," said Major General Freddy Ardianzah.

In addition to military ceremonies, the celebration of the TNI's 80th Anniversary was also enlivened by air parades, attractions of joint forces, and people's entertainment featuring national cultural and musical performances.