The Empowerment of National Defense in Realizing the Fulfillment of the Minimum Essence Force (MEF) By The Domestic Defense Industry

Abstract

In writing this paper, the author gives the title Empowerment of National Defense in Realizing the Fulfillment of the Minimum Essence Force (MEF) of the TNI Alutsista by the Domestic Defense Industry which will briefly discuss the challenges and opportunities that can be utilized in efforts to empower the national defense industry to meet the MEF target for the main weaponry system. TNI that is in line with the needs of military weapons.
The writing of this paper aims to provide benefits in the form of contribution of thoughts to the leadership of the Navy from an educational, inspirational and instructive aspect as well as consideration for the leadership of the Navy in an effort to build by encouraging, motivating, and raising awareness of its potential as well as trying to develop it, so that it can support the empowerment of national defense in realizing the fulfillment of the Minimum Essence Force (MEF) of the TNI's defense equipment, especially the Navy, by the domestic defense industry.
The writing of this group paper uses a descriptive historical analysis method which is carried out comprehensively and the approach used in writing this paper uses a literature study, theoretical, juridical, and empirical assignment approach.
The discussion of writing this paper is to be able to know the achievements of the Minimum Essence Forces (MEF) posture, to know the condition of the defense industry and to know the challenges and solutions for the Indonesian Defense Industry to face these challenges are a strong commitment and systematic planning in strengthening the synergy between ministries and institutions.
The conclusion in writing this paper is that the empowerment of the national defense industry in supporting the needs of national defense requires a long process and needs to be carried out continuously.

Keywords: Empowerment of National Defense, Minimum Essence Forces (MEF) and Industry Defend