ANALISIS SISTEM PERTAHANAN UDARA INDONESIA DALAM MENGHADAPI ANCAMAN KEAMANAN INDO PASIFIK TAHUN 2022 – 2024

Banteng Raffi Isdiyanto

doi:10.36859/dgsj.v2i2.4576

Banteng Raffi Isdiyanto Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36859/dgsj.v2i2.4576

Keywords: Air defense; Indonesia; Indo-Pacific security; realism; constructivism; defense diplomacy.

Abstract

The intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China in the Indo-Pacific has created multidimensional threats to regional stability, including the air domain. As a maritime archipelagic state located at the crossroads of two oceans, Indonesia faces increasing airspace violations, potential missile threats, and intelligence operations. This study analyzes the effectiveness of Indonesia’s air defense modernization strategy from 2022 to 2024 by integrating realist and constructivist perspectives. Using a qualitative descriptive-analytical method, data were collected through document analysis, official reports, academic literature, and credible news sources. The findings reveal that, from a realist standpoint, Indonesia has strengthened its hard power through procurement of advanced fighter aircraft, long-range missile systems, and radar modernization to meet the Minimum Essential Force (MEF) targets. Meanwhile, from a constructivist perspective, Indonesia actively engages in ASEAN-led multilateral forums and joint exercises to build trust and interoperability. The research highlights that while modernization improves deterrence capability, gaps remain in technological independence, radar coverage, and integration with regional defense networks. This study contributes to the discourse on regional security by offering a comprehensive framework that links military modernization with defense diplomacy, providing strategic insights for enhancing Indonesia’s air defense posture in the evolving Indo-Pacific security environment.

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