Jakarta, July 2 -- Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin affirmed that the Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI) will continue to strengthen their capabilities amid geopolitical tensions and conflicts in various regions of the world.

"The Defence Ministry and the TNI are enhancing their vigilance by continuing to build TNI strength with the 'Trisula Nusantara' doctrine, which encompasses our army, navy, and air force," Sjamsoeddin said at the parliament complex here on Wednesday.

After attending a closed-door meeting with Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR), the minister emphasized that current geopolitical and geo-economic conditions require the Indonesian military to formulate and update its strategic and budgetary policies. ...