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Policy To Strengthen The National Defense System Through Improvements In The Capabilities Of The Indonesian Air Force's Passive Radar Systems Fery Gustomo; Sri Yunanto; Usni Hasanudin
Journal Of Social Science (JoSS) Vol 5 No 3 (2026): Journal of Social Science
Publisher : Al-Makki Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57185/1k465v94

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Changes in the global strategic environment and the increasing complexity of air threats require states to adopt adaptive defense policies oriented toward strengthening deterrence capabilities. In this context, passive radar represents a strategically relevant instrument, as it enables target detection without emitting signals, thereby enhancing survivability against low observable platforms and electronic warfare threats. This research aims to analyze the enhancement of the Indonesian Air Force’s passive radar capability as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the national defense system. This study employed a qualitative descriptive approach with a defense policy and strategic analysis framework. Data were collected through literature review and analysis of official defense policy documents. The findings indicate that passive radar holds significant strategic value within a layered air defense system; however, its utilization remains suboptimal due to policy limitations, insufficient system integration, human resource readiness gaps, and limited support from the national defense industry. The study recommends strengthening defense policies that position passive radar as an integral component of the national air defense strategy, enhancing human resource capacity, and reinforcing synergy among the Indonesian Air Force, the government, and the national defense industry. Optimizing passive radar capability is expected to enhance national deterrence and strengthen Indonesia’s strategic posture in safeguarding its airspace sovereignty.
The Policy of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia Toward the Indonesian Air Force (A Case Study of the Work Environment at the Air Force Material Maintenance Command) Dwicahyo Satrio Wibowo; Lusi Andriyani; Usni Hasanudin
Journal Of Social Science (JoSS) Vol 5 No 6 (2026): Journal of Social Science
Publisher : Al-Makki Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57185/6189rr12

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This research analyzes the implementation of the Indonesian Minister of Defense's policy on improving the facilities and infrastructure of the Indonesian Air Force, using a case study at the Air Force Materiel Maintenance Command (Koharmatau). As a technical unit that carries out the maintenance function of defense equipment, Koharmatau is in the process of transforming into a digital-based work system through the implementation of the Smart Building concept. The study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, combining in-depth interviews with key informants, participant observation, and analysis of policy documents and internal unit reports. Data collection was conducted in the Koharmatau environment, Bandung, with a focus on aspects of physical infrastructure, energy management systems, and organizational dynamics. The results show that the policy implementation is running adaptively and gradually through an adaptive incrementalism approach, with initial achievements in the form of a 12% reduction in energy consumption and the implementation of a Building Automation System in priority facilities. However, successful implementation still faces structural obstacles in the form of procurement bureaucracy, limitations of old infrastructure, competency gaps between generations of personnel, and suboptimal coordination between agencies. This research concludes that the effectiveness of the infrastructure modernization policy is highly dependent on the ability to create synergy between technology, human resources, and a holistic transformation of organizational culture.
Indonesia's Defense Politics in the Multipolar Era: A Study on the Modernization of the Indonesian Air Force's Defense Equipment (Alutsista) Muhammad Ridwan Pramudya; Asep Setiawan; Usni Hasanudin
Journal of World Science Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Journal of World Science
Publisher : Riviera Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58344/jws.v4i12.1618

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The era of multipolarity, characterized by competition among the United States, China, Russia, and the European Union, has intensified global security dynamics. This competition spans military, technological, and energy domains, making the stability of Indonesia’s airspace increasingly critical. In response, Indonesia has modernized its air power as a deterrence strategy to address both conventional and non-conventional threats. This study analyzes how Indonesia’s defense policies in the era of multipolarity shape the modernization of the Indonesian Air Force’s (TNI AU) weapon systems from 2015 to 2025. Using a qualitative approach with a case study design, the research includes document analysis, policy review, and air defense strategic assessment. The findings show that the modernization efforts are a strategic response to multipolar dynamics, particularly the increasing use of air power in the region, tensions in the South China Sea, and emerging threats like cyber intrusions, foreign UAVs, and hybrid warfare. The study reveals that modernization is driven by operational needs, global political dynamics, and Indonesia’s defense industry capacity. Key measures include the procurement of advanced fighter aircraft, the enhancement of radar networks, the integration of command and control systems, and the development of cyber capabilities. In conclusion, the modernization of TNI AU’s weapon systems strengthens deterrence, maintains regional stability, and enhances the ability to respond to multidimensional threats in the era of multipolarity.