Jakarta, Aug. 10 -- President Prabowo Subianto highlighted that Indonesia must have a very strong defense system to maintain its sovereignty amid the current global geopolitical situation that is full of uncertainties.

This was conveyed while leading an Operational Troop Deployment and Military Honors Ceremony in West Bandung, West Java, on Sunday.

"Indonesia does not want to side with any bloc. For that reason, there is no other choice, Indonesia must have a very strong defense," he stressed at the ceremony, monitored online here.

In his remarks, the President highlighted that even though Indonesia does not favor wars, in reality, armed conflicts are occurring in various parts of the world.

He reminded that Indonesia's free and activ...