Indonesia has now 18 radar units in different parts of Indonesia, with some of them already more than 20 years old, and needed replacement.Merauke, Papua (ANTARA News) - Air Force Chief of Staff Air Marshal Imam Sufaat said he planned to reposition or replace a number of old radars with new ones, including the radars in Congot, Ngliyep and Ploso.
He made the statement after inaugurating Merauke`s Radar 244 here in Papua on Wednesday.
He said Indonesia has now 18 radar units in different parts of Indonesia, with some of them already more than 20 years old, and needed replacement.
"Several local and foreign companies had already offered their products, and that is a very good thing," Imam said.
He also pointed out that Indonesia with such a vast territory obviously needs most effective eyes and ears to protect its sovereignty and detect any threats to its air space.
"We need at least 32 radars to cover out territory," he said.
The radars are the responsibility of the Indonesian Air Force in preserving and protecting the sovereignty of the Indonesian Republic.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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