MINISTER’S FOREWORD This Defence White Paper is an updated editions and is defence policy statement as a guideline for the implementation of national defence; it is expected to meet the challenges and needs of stakeholders and the public who are required to understand the national defence policy. This White Paper is distributed to the public, both domestically and internationally, as an instrument to establish defence cooperation with other countries in order to build mutual trust, equality, and respect. As the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia, I express my appreciation and gratitude to all who have participated and contributed to the delivery of this Defence White Paper. May God Almighty always give grace and guidance to the beloved Nation of Indonesia. Jakarta, November 20, 2015 DEFENCE MINISTER, RYAMIZARD RYACHUDU INDONESIAN DEFENCE WHITE PAPER vii