KBRN, Jakarta: High rank officials of the Indonesian Air force and Alumni of Bandung Institute Technology (ITB) hold a gathering at Funwalk Reunion of the Bandung Institute Technology Aviation Alumni Association at the National Air Operations Command Headquarters, Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base , Jakarta, Saturday (28/6/2025).

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force Vice Air Marshal Tedi Rizalihadi S. has said that in a global situation full of dynamics and uncertainty, strengthening the synergy between the intellectual community, the industrial world, and defense institutions is increasingly crucial.

Tedi also said that geopolitical challenges, disruptive technological developments, and the need for defense industry independence require all elements of the nation to be connected and move in one national vision.

Tedi Rizalihadi affirmed that ITB alumni are one of the strategic groups that have a major contribution. He said that they have also contributed to the development of the national aerospace and technology ecosystem.

In a press release received by RRI VOI on Monday (30/6/2025), Tedi Rizalihadi conveyed that the moment of togetherness in the reunion is not only a place for friendship, but can also be interpreted as strengthening professional networks that are relevant to the needs of the nation.