Integrated Structure in the Defense Industry Sector

Currently, Indonesia is at the lowest position compared to other ASEAN member countries, but Indonesia's defense forces are in a condition of "insufficient capacity". The low ability to implement new defense technology means that most of the military equipment is outdated and is on average over 20 years old. The author argues that it is important to design scientific research as an integrated structure in the defense industry sector. The author uses a qualitative descriptive method with a literature study approach. The dynamics of the defense industry market, the dynamics of the defense equipment trade between countries continues to change, from one that only focuses on the interests of security and the strength of the state itself to become one of the sectors that generate increased economic benefits. Globalization is filled with neoliberal agendas with pillars such as privatization, free market fundamentalism, and national roles that have minimal impact on various strategic industries in various countries, including the defense industry. Efforts to make Indonesia developed and independent in terms of industrialization and technology are carried out in several stages: Skill acquisition level, Technology integration level, Technology development phase, Basic research implementation phase and technology acquisition