Amid South China Sea Tensions, Is Indonesia’s Navy Lagging Behind? | Insight | Full Episode

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Indonesia’s Navy is outdated and outgunned. So, in 2023, the government approved a 20% increase in military spending, a continuation of the 15-year Minimum Essential Force plan, meant to modernise the country’s military. The additional military expenditure comes as Indonesia wants to reclaim its status as a powerful, maritime nation. At the same time, growing tensions in the South China Sea mean conflict could break out in Indonesia’s backyard. With a former general and Defence Minister soon to be president, will Prabowo Subianto turn Indonesia into Southeast Asia’s top naval power? 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Why a remote group of Indonesia islands became militarised 09:04 Does Indonesia need a bigger defense budget? 15:34 Navy’s fleet is below military buildup targets 17:11 Indonesia’s past maritime glory 20:06 Indonesia’s homegrown military might 24:50 What will change with Prabowo Subianto’s presidency? 34:38 Indonesia’s maritime history 38:13 The complexities of ASEAN-China relations 41:54 Conflict in Indonesia’s backyard? 44:51 What happens when a new president takes over? ========= ABOUT THE SHOW: Insight investigates and analyses topical issues that impact Asia and the rest of the world. ================== #CNAInsider #CNAInsight #Indonesia #Navy #Military #SouthChinaSea #Natuna #China For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider