"Indonesia faces a lack of radar instruments because this technology is still relatively expensive," Sumule said in a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday.
The availability of radars in Indonesia is still relatively low compared to its vast territory.
There are still many areas in Indonesia that are not monitored by existing radars, especially remote areas and mountainous locations. "Therefore, 77Indonesia should master the technology of radar control through the transfer of technology," Ophirtus said.
The capabilities that must be provided in developing radar include design capabilities, mechanical construction, electronics, information, technology and networking, and material technology.
The implementation of technology audit with the funding of the Directorate General of Innovation Strengthening of the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, in 2019 is an audit of the radar industry technology.
The implementation of the audit of radar industry technology should be carried out to identify the status of development, engineering and manufacturing of defense radar products; identify and analyze technology capability, technology content, and technology transfer; provide recommendations in the context of accelerating technological development and the industrialization of defense radars. Related news: Minister does trial test of local-made radar to anticipate ship accidents
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