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Indonesian Sea Radar (ISRA)

Indonesian Sea Radar pic-taken from http://www.technologyindonesia.com/

Indonesian Sea Radar pic-taken from http://www.technologyindonesia.com/

I read on this site a couple of days ago, that in Indonesian official recently announced the released of Indonesian Sea Radar (shorten as ISRA), a radar for sea and air transportation, weather observation, area mapping and navigation. This radar is an invention from 20 Indonesian researchers at LIPI (Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia). From the news, it is even said that the radar can be use for military purpose such as target-locking and missile guidance tools.

But for me, the most interesting point not only because it works as a proof that Indonesian researcher can make such high-tech and precise equipments and as it can boost Indonesia capability to make any strategic facilities. But also because it is said that Indonesia is the only country in South East Asia which capable to make the Radar! Imagine that !! Indonesia is the only one who can make such powerful equipment in South East Asia. Isn’t it make us proud to be Indonesian? To put that into another view and perspective, Indonesia also already has shipyards (PT PAL), Airplane (IPTN) and weaponry facilities (Pindad). Such a complete facilities to make Indonesia a strong military country :)

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