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Indonesia Develops Nuclear and Space Technologies to Boost National Competitiveness

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing nuclear and space technologies to enhance energy sovereignty, health, food security, and regional surveillance.
  • BRIN is constructing research facilities across Indonesia, including a nuclear reactor, Southeast Asia's largest observatory, and a top-tier computing center.
  • The agency aims to boost national industry competitiveness through advancements in semiconductors, biotech, and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of mastering these technologies for Indonesia's future.

Indonesia is actively pursuing advancements in nuclear and space technologies, with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) spearheading these efforts. BRIN's head, Arif Satria, announced the agency's development of these critical technologies to President Prabowo Subianto during an exhibition at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.

Nuclear and space technologies, which serve as levers for energy sovereignty, health, food security, and even regional surveillance.

— Arif SatriaBRIN's head explains the strategic importance of the technologies being developed by the agency.

Satria highlighted that BRIN is focusing on two key areas: nuclear and space technologies. These are seen as crucial "levers for energy sovereignty, health, food security, and even regional surveillance." The agency is also committed to building a network of advanced research facilities throughout the archipelago. These include a nuclear reactor, the largest observatory in Southeast Asia, a satellite ground station, a comprehensive genomics laboratory, and a high-performance computing center ranked among the world's top 500.

BRIN's strategic initiatives aim to significantly strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesia's national industry. The agency is channeling its research and innovation into several key sectors, including the semiconductor industry, genomics for the biotech sector, and artificial intelligence (AI). Satria emphasized the critical juncture Indonesia faces, stating, "Mastery of these technologies will determine whether Indonesia can become a user or owner of our technology in the future."

Bapak President, BRIN is building a network of strategic research facilities spread across Indonesia.

— Arif SatriaArif Satria informs President Prabowo Subianto about BRIN's infrastructure development plans.

This push for technological self-sufficiency is part of a broader national ambition to ensure Indonesia not only utilizes but also owns its technological advancements. The development of these sophisticated capabilities is seen as vital for the nation's future economic growth, security, and overall development.

Mastery of these technologies will determine whether Indonesia can become a user or owner of our technology in the future.

— Arif SatriaArif Satria underscores the critical importance of technological self-sufficiency for Indonesia's future.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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