Jakarta, Oct. 20 -- Indonesia's national defense sector has become a highlight of President Prabowo Subianto's first year in office, a national veterans group said.

Muhammad Arwani Deni, deputy secretary general of the Indonesian Student Regiment Alumni Association (DPN IARMI), praised the administration's strategic direction in defense, calling it more modern, structured, and aligned with the "total defense and security system" (Sishankamrata) principle.

In November, Indonesia is set to receive its first batch of new T-50i fighter jets from South Korea. The country has also ordered French-made Rafale jets to strengthen its fleet, with the first three expected between February and March 2026, according to Air Force Chief of Staff Air Ch...