The Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) In The Indonesian Sea Does Indonesian Maritime Defense Ready?

Abstract

As an archipelagic country, Indonesia has an open sea area and the existence of the Indonesian Archipelago Sea Channel (ALKI), which can cause vulnerabilities to various potential maritime threats. One form of this potential maritime threat could be foreign objects or Unnamed Underwater Vehicle (UUV) from other countries into Indonesian sea territorial sovereignty. That way, it is appropriate for the State of Indonesia to prioritize or focus on maritime security. This paper will analyze the Indonesian maritime defense strategy in response to the findings of UUV at various points in Indonesian territorial waters. In analyzing this, the authors use theories and concepts relevant to maritime defense and maritime security strategies. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, with a literature study approach. The next writer will formulate Indonesia's marine defense strategy in maintaining maritime security from potential threats that may occur. This study indicates that maritime security is not optimal in Indonesia, so that there are still many obstacles related to maritime defense in Indonesia. In conclusion, the maritime defense strategy in Indonesia can be improved in various ways, such as optimizing the Minimum Essential Force (MEF) in order to achieve targets and building sea power by fulfilling aspects of strength, capability, and deployment in order to achieve defense objectives in maintaining and protecting sovereignty. The state, the Republic of Indonesia's territorial integrity, and the safety of the entire nation from all forms of threats.