Deputy Ministers Commit to Implementing the Government's Strategic Programs
Deputy Defense Minister Yusuf emphasized the importance of strengthening the domestic defense industry to support the needs of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) while also contributing to national economic growth. He also encouraged the development and utilization of defense technology for various purposes.
he newly appointed deputy ministers of the Red and White Cabinet, appointed by President Prabowo Subianto, expressed their commitment to strengthening the implementation of the government's strategic programs. This commitment was conveyed in a press statement following their inauguration at the State Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
The deputy ministers affirmed their readiness to carry out their duties in their respective fields. Regarding defense, Deputy Minister of Defense Richard Taruli Horja Tampubolon explained that he and Deputy Minister Yusuf Jauhari share the same duties.
"Coincidentally, we are the First Deputy Minister of Defense, and he is the Second Deputy Minister of Defense. Essentially, the First Deputy Minister is responsible for strategy, doctrine, and defense force development. He (Yusuf) is in charge of defense industry and logistics, but we remain collaborative. We work together to assist the Minister of Defense in all of his duties," said Richard.
Meanwhile, Deputy Defense Minister Yusuf emphasized the importance of strengthening the domestic defense industry to support the needs of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) while also contributing to national economic growth. He also encouraged the development and utilization of defense technology for various purposes.
"We encourage the entire defense industry to contribute to strengthening our Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI). And the hope is not only for the strength of the TNI, but also for economic growth. Likewise, technology transfer and utilization, both within the defense sector and in collaboration with other interests, are also important," Yusuf said.
Furthermore, Yusuf highlighted the importance of diversifying defense equipment procurement cooperation to strengthen national defense logistics independence. "It's true that logistics management is complex. But we also encourage our defense industry to participate, supporting the continued realization of this strength, so that it becomes not just a military force, but also a force that underpins the entire continuity of this nation," he continued.
Meanwhile, in the agricultural sector, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Alim Setiawan Slamet expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him in realizing the national strategic program. With his academic background, the Deputy Minister hopes to encourage the use of university research and innovation to increase productivity and the added value of national agricultural products.
"Since I come from a university background, I naturally hope that the research findings and innovations from this university can be implemented and contribute to the success of the self-sufficiency program and downstreaming, especially to increase added value," he concluded.
