Jakarta, July 22 -- President Prabowo Subianto urged 1,177 newly commissioned Indonesian military and police officers to master artificial intelligence, technology and foreign languages to strengthen national defense and protect Indonesia.

At the 2026 TNI and Polri Commissioning Ceremony at Merdeka Palace on Wednesday, Prabowo said officers must continuously develop their capabilities to confront increasingly complex security challenges.

"As the next generation, you are on the front line of realizing our aspirations and safeguarding the nation. Master science, technology, AI, cyber systems, unmanned technology and foreign languages," Prabowo said.

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