Industry 4.0 Strategies for Indonesian Warship Self-Sufficiency: A Defense Industry Perspective

Didit Setya Nugraha; Muhammad Zulkifli; Moh. Qomar Syarifudin; Indra Wijayanto

doi:10.55927/fjsr.v5i3.20

Authors

Didit Setya Nugraha Sekolah Staf dan Komando Angkatan Laut Indonesia (Seskoal)
Muhammad Zulkifli Sekolah Staf dan Komando Angkatan Laut Indonesia (Seskoal)
Moh. Qomar Syarifudin Sekolah Staf dan Komando Angkatan Laut Indonesia (Seskoal)
Indra Wijayanto Kantor Administrasi Personel, Komando Armada I (Disminpers Koarmada I), Angkatan Laut Republik Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/fjsr.v5i3.20

Keywords:

Maritime Security, BRICS, Indonesian Navy, Trouble Spots, Indo Pacific Strategy

Abstract

Indonesia's defense industry self-sufficiency in warship manufacturing at PT Karimun Anugerah Sejati (PT KAS) demonstrates strategic collaboration between TNI AL, government, and industry stakeholders to transform import dependency into competitive domestic naval capabilities in the industry 4.0 era. This study aims to strengthen Indonesian naval power by utilizing advanced technologies such as automation, AI, IoT, and digital manufacturing as strategic defense assets. The methods applied include qualitative analysis, stakeholder interviews, field observations of PT KAS production processes, policy document reviews (UU No. 16/2012), and AHP-SWOT frameworks for strategic assessment. The results show enhanced understanding of Industry 4.0 applications in warship production, formulation of technology adoption roadmaps, and structured development programs leveraging local manufacturing potential. This research affirms that defense industry self-sufficiency through Industry 4.0 integration can serve as a cornerstone of Indonesia's maritime defense strategy.

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