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Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Marshall Yuyu Sutisna at the commemoration of the 72^nd anniversary of the Indonesian Air Force at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Monday (09/04) stated that the Indonesian Air force continuously observe international development with its complex challenges. Therefore Yuyu Sutisna said fulfillment of modern  main weaponry system is a must.

“The Indonesian Air Force is at the last 2 years of the third strategic plan  (2015-2019) and the Minimum Essential Force policy of the 2^nd phase of strategic plan. The Indonesian Air Force keeps trying to complete the procurement of Air Force main weaponry system such as jet fighters replacing F5 jet figthers, multipurpose amphibious aircrafts, carrier aircraft , carrier helicopters, drones, air strike  radars, air strike resistance as well as facilities and other infrastructures,” Yuyu Sutisna said.

Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Marshall Yuyu Sutisna explained in the 4^th strategic plan, the Indonesian Air Force keeps building air power by replacing Hawk jet fighters 100/200 with  Tankers and Awacs aircrafts, radar procurement and building Network Centric Warfare. Yuyu further said the 4^th strategic plan will make the position of the Air Force to be more professional military with equipment and up-to-date main weaponry system which can be deployed everywhere and anytime. (VOI/Ahmad Faisal/AHM)

In anticipating many challenges of strategic environmental dynamism, the Indonesian Air Force must have willingness and commitment to create optimal result. However, it must be realized that  maintaining the  condition of main weaponry system of the Air Force is not easy, because it relates to the readiness of all components of the Air force both personnel, main weaponry system, air force base, facilities and other infrastructures.

“Building the qualified air force can not be at the short time or until the enemy comes to attack or explore the potential in Indonesia. It needs a strategic concept with elements related with the purposes, interest, target, policy and commitment as well as realistic and sustainable programs. Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff,” Air Marshall Yuyu Sutisna said at the commemoration of 72^nd anniversary of the Indonesian Air Force, at the Air force Base in Halim Perdanakusuma Jakarta on Monday ( 09/04).

Furthermore Air Marshall Yuyu Sutisna also said building ideal power in supporting duty is a must. He explained development of Minimum Essential Force is the appropriate answer and must be carried out. (VOI/Ahmad Faisal/NITA)

Indonesian Minister for State Enterprises Rini Soemarno said state-owned PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) will start construction of a rolling stock factory in Banyuwangi, East Java, by the end of this year.

The minister recently said in Jakarta that INKA has received growing orders both for domestic use and exports. Therefore, preparation for the construction of a new factory in Banyuwangi is speeding up. PT INKA is a state-owned railway manufacturing company based in Madiun, East Java, producing passenger trains and freight cars.

Rini said, the groundbreaking will take place before the end of 2018. She emphasized that Banyuwangi was chosen as the place for the new factory for the strategic location of the coastal district, which is growing rapidly over the past several years.//Antara 08.04.2018 Rezha

The Indonesian government said it was hoping to conclude negotiations on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA CEPA) in August after failing to do so in December last year.

Indonesian Coordinating Economic Minister DarminNasution said recently in Jakarta that the two nations were still discussing some technical aspects regarding goods and services, making it clear that they were minor issues. He said, there are some matters that have to be finished.

Previously, Indonesian Trade Minister EnggartiastoLukita said Jakarta and Canberra have resolved 90 percent of the issues discussed in the trade agreement. He said Australia was asking for a higher tariff rate quota for beef. Canberra previously proposed that Indonesia impose a special tariff for its beef. Indonesia agreed to grant a special tariff, but the two nations have not yet agreed on the quota.//JP 08.04.2018 Rezha