Makassar, S Sulawesi (Antara Bali) - Minister of Research and
Technology Mohammad Nasir said that the government is focused on the
development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) (drones) to strengthen the
defence and security at the nation's border.
"The Ministry of
Research and Technology is focused on its development, while the
Ministry of Defence will be in charge of its application," Minister M.
Nasir said here on Monday.
The Ministry of Research and Technology is working, together with
Bandung Institute of Technology, National Institute of Aeronautics and
Space (LAPAN), and Technology Assessment and Application Agency (BPPT),
in developing the technology and innovations used in the UAV.
Meanwhile, PT Pindad and PT Dirgantara Indonesia will be in charge of the production of the UAV.
The innovations and advanced technology of the UAV are expected to
significantly improve security at the border area and along Indonesias
outer islands, as well as to maintain the nation's sovereignty, the
minister said. (WDY)
Indonesia Focuses On UAV Development for Border Security
Pewarta : Reporting by Abd Kadir 17 Januari 2017 08:21 WIB