Jakarta — Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto accompanied President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Indonesian Navy’s fleet inspection event and the awarding of the Honorary Hiu Kencana Brevet, which was conferred upon Jokowi aboard the KRI Dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992 on Saturday (September 28).

The brevet, presented by the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), General Agus Subianto, on the ship’s deck, symbolizes the Navy’s appreciation for Jokowi’s support in the development and crucial role of the Navy’s submarine fleet.

The brevet award also represents trust and recognition for individuals who have made significant contributions to the Indonesian Navy, particularly in supporting the submarine fleet.

“Indonesian Navy Fleet Inspection and the Conferment of the Honorary Hiu Kencana Brevet in Honor of President @jokowi. Kolinlamil, Jakarta,” Prabowo wrote in the caption of a photo posted on his Instagram account, @prabowo.

Following the brevet award ceremony, Jokowi, along with Prabowo and other state officials, observed a demonstration of the Navy’s defense equipment, which included both a sailing pass and flying pass.

The event featured special forces from the Indonesian Navy, including the Frogman Command (Kopaska) and the Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion (Yontaifib).

In addition, the Indonesian Navy partnered with other maritime forces in Indonesia, such as the Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla), the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas), the Marine and Air Police Corps (Polairud), and local fishermen from Jakarta Bay. (RR)