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        "msgid": "ministry-of-defence-targets-construction-of-150-territorial-development-battalions-annually-1777031531",
        "date": "2026-04-24 16:57:50",
        "title": "Ministry of Defence Targets Construction of 150 Territorial Development Battalions Annually",
        "author": "Ardito Ramadhan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Ministry of Defence plans to establish 150 Territorial Development Battalions (Yon TP) each year as part of a broader initiative to form 750 units, including 593 Yon TP and 157 support units, to bolster both military and economic development efforts. Currently, around 30 Territorial Development Brigades (BTP) and 155 Yon TP are operational, with expansion proceeding gradually based on regional needs and supported by land preparation and infrastructure. Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin emphasised that these battalions, while primarily infantry units tasked with combat duties, also play a crucial role in supporting Indonesia's economic growth, highlighting a dual military-civilian function.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Ministry of Defence (Kemenhan) targets\nbuilding 150 Territorial Development Battalions (Yon TP) each year. \u201cAnd\nthe plan is to build 150 Territorial Development Battalions every year,\u201d\nsaid the Head of the Defence Information Bureau of the Ministry of\nDefence, Brigadier General TNI Rico Ricardo Sirait, when met at the\nMinistry of Defence in Jakarta on Friday (24\/4\/2026). This construction\nplan was also outlined by Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie\nSjamsoeddin and TNI Commander General TNI Agus Subiyanto during their\nmeeting with retired TNI generals on Friday morning. Meanwhile, the Head\nof the Army Public Relations Service (Kadispenad), Brigadier General TNI\nDonny Pramono, previously revealed that there are currently around 30\nTerritorial Development Brigades (BTP) and 155 Territorial Development\nBattalions (Yon TP). Donny stated that the formation of these units is\nbeing carried out gradually in accordance with the established plan.\n\u201cSo, we convey that to date, the number of units deployed is around 30\nTerritorial Development Brigades (BTP) and 155 Territorial Development\nBattalions (Yon TP),\u201d Donny explained when confirmed on Thursday\n(23\/4\/2026). The Indonesian Army targets the formation of around 750\nunits, consisting of 593 Yon TP as well as 157 combat support and\nadministrative support units. \u201cAll of this will be carried out\ngradually, measurably, and based on regional needs, in accordance with\nthe planning of TNI Headquarters and the Ministry of Defence,\u201d he\nemphasised. To meet this target, the Indonesian Army\u2019s territorial units\nare currently preparing land and supporting facilities for the\ndevelopment of Yon TP to ensure the expansion process runs more\noptimally. Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin once stated that the\nYonif TP inaugurated by President Prabowo Subianto does not have a\nsingle task as infantry. Sjafrie mentioned that Yonif TP also has the\ntask of supporting Indonesia\u2019s economic development, in addition to the\ngeneral duties of infantry soldiers, namely to search for, detect, and\ndestroy the enemy. \u201cThe Territorial Development Battalion is essentially\nan Infantry Battalion. The Infantry Battalion\u2019s task is to search for,\ndetect, and destroy the enemy,\u201d said Sjafrie in Jempang, West Kutai,\nEast Kalimantan, on 13 January 2026. \u201cMeanwhile, the Territorial\nDevelopment task is an additional duty to support our economic\ndevelopment. So, there are two. The left hand for the Infantry\nBattalion\u2019s interests, the right hand for development interests,\u201d he\ncontinued.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ministry-of-defence-targets-construction-of-150-territorial-development-battalions-annually-1777031531",
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