Surabaya, E Java, Oct. 9 -- Indonesia's state-owned shipbuilder PT PAL showcased its unmanned, AI-powered submarine at the Indonesian Armed Forces' (TNI) 80th anniversary celebration, highlighting the nation's growing self-reliance in defense technology.

Kaharuddin Djenod, CEO of PT PAL Indonesia, said the autonomous submarine (KSOT) represents a breakthrough in naval defense, reinforcing Indonesia's strategic capabilities in underwater surveillance and threat detection.

"This innovation stands alongside other top defense products as a symbol of trust and national pride in locally-made military equipment," Djenod said Thursday in Surabaya, East Java.

Headquartered in Surabaya, PT PAL is a state-run shipyard and strategic defense manufa...