Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): PERAN STRATEGIS LITBANG DALAM MEWUJUDKAN ALAT UTAMA SISTEM PERSENJATAAN (ALUTSISTA) UNTUK PERTAHANAN

Defense research and development (R&D) is one of the strategic components in realizing a country's main weapon system for defence. The need for high tech defense equipment cannot be continuously met through foreign procurement. Therefore, defense R&D must be able to carry out its role so that these needs can be met from within the country. To achieve this, at least three things must be pursued: deregulation of the defense equipment system, empowerment of defense R&D, and mastery of modern defense equipment technology.