Objectives and Benefits of Tiger Tank Development Cooperation (Indonesia - Turkey)

Defense is a strategic aspect that is of concern to countries in the international group, including Indonesia. Indonesia has national interests in the field of defense and security, especially in protecting its territory and citizens from threats within and outside the region. Therefore, the main weaponry system (alutsista) is needed to maintain stability and strengthen the country's defense capabilities to guard against external threats. Therefore, it can be said that the fundamental issue that drives Indonesia's defense diplomacy with Turkey in the field of defense equipment industry is Indonesia's national interest in maintaining the country's defense and security. Minimum Essential Forces (MEF) is a form of fulfilling Indonesia's national interests in the field of defense and security. MEF (Minimum Essential Forces) is the minimum standard applied by Indonesia to maintain state sovereignty and strength.

MEF is part of Indonesia's national defense policy and is a goal that must be achieved by the TNI (Indonesian National Army) to maintain the country's resilience and security. In addition, MEF also plans to strengthen its overall military capability, not only emphasizing on the development of defense equipment but also improving infrastructure and other resources. MEF is designed and implemented as a method to meet Indonesia's defense needs, with the aim for Indonesia to reach minimum force capacity by 2024. The influence of MEF on the development of Indonesia's weaponry can be seen from several perspectives, especially the purchase of equipment for the main weapon system (Alutsista), MEF is a goal that Indonesia must achieve to develop its military and defense capabilities. This includes the purchase of defense equipment needed by the TNI to maintain the country's sovereignty and strength as well as technological developments. MEF is also a catalyst for the development of defense technology in Indonesia.  

Indonesia seeks to develop and modernize its main weapon systems to achieve standardization, as outlined in the 2015 White Paper on Alliance and Development of the Defense Industry. MEF encourages the development of Indonesia's defense industry. This includes defense equipment manufacturers such as PT Dirgantara Indonesia, PT Pindad, PT Teman and PT Wol. The aim is to strengthen military and defense capabilities and make Indonesia more independent in the production of defense equipment and its main components, as well as the procurement of defense equipment and industry. MEF is the foundation of Indonesia's military development. The government, especially the President of the Republic of Indonesia. The TNI is expected to continue to strengthen its strength and independence in the field of industry and defense equipment, and ultimately in the development of defense systems. MEF also contributes to the development of Indonesia's defense system. The guaranteed condition of the defense equipment needed by the TNI will help Indonesia develop a more effective and efficient defense system. Overall, MEF has had a significant impact on the development of Indonesia's weaponry by increasing military capabilities, encouraging technological development, and encouraging the development of the defense industry.