PARADIGMA KERJA SAMA TNI AU DAN RSAF UNTUK PENGGUNAAN PESAWAT TERBANG TANPA AWAK (PTTA) DALAM RANGKA MENDUKUNG KEAMANAN KAWASAN ASIA TENGGARA

Abstract - This article aims to discuss the potential for cooperation between the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) in the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) as an effort to enhance Southeast Asia regional security. The ongoing surge in the application and evolution of UAVs has transformed the security landscape at a global level, and it is rapidly gaining attention in Southeast Asia. Within this framework, this article explores the current state of bilateral cooperation between TNI AU and the RSAF. While the TNI AU and RSAF have a longstanding history of collaborative endeavours, a striking gap exists in the realm of UAV cooperation. This article conducts a comprehensive examination of the existing bilateral cooperation, with a specific focus on the UAV domain, by leveraging theoretical frameworks and identifies opportunities and strategies to enhance UAV cooperation and interoperability, and simultaneously, acknowledges potential obstacles such as technological disparities, legislative constraints, and operational incompatibilities. The concluding segment proposes a series of strategies intended to bolster in the field of UAV cooperation. It is hoped that this research can provide a comprehensive view of the potential for cooperation between the two air forces and provide input for better policy in dealing with increasingly complex regional security challenges in the Southeast Asia region.