STRENGTHENING MARITIME DEFENSE: A NEW APPROACH TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION TO SAFEGUARD INDONESIA'S MARITIME SOVEREIGNTY

Abstract

In the ongoing era of globalization, maritime defense has increasingly become a crucial aspect for various nations, particularly for Indonesia with its vast maritime territory. The Indonesian Naval Arsenal (TNI AL) serves not only as a storage facility for weapons but also as a strategic center responsible for managing inventory, ensuring reliability, and facilitating the smooth operation of maritime defense. The accuracy of location and efficiency in the weapons loading process for the Republic of Indonesia Navy (KRI) is paramount; KRI vessels based near Arsenal Batuporon in Koarmada II have a significant advantage, while those from Koarmada I and III face challenges in weapon loading. One proposed solution is the construction of additional arsenals in the western and eastern regions of Indonesia. This research aims to analyze the determination of new Arsenal locations, develop a decentralized weapons distribution model, and compare the efficiency between centralized and decentralized distribution models. The findings of this study are expected to provide deeper insights into weapon distribution strategies to support the readiness and reliability of the Indonesian Navy in safeguarding the country's maritime sovereignty and ensuring law enforcement against increasingly complex and varied maritime violations.

Keywords

• maritime defense
• tni al arsenal
• weapon distribution
• operational readiness