Prabowo to Serve as Inspecting Officer at 81st TNI Anniversary Ceremony at Monas

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to serve as the inspecting officer at the main ceremony commemorating the 81st anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), held at the National Monument (Monas) area in Jakarta on October 5, 2026.

The Head of the TNI Information Center (Kapuspen), Major General Muhammad Nas, said the pinnacle of the TNI anniversary celebrations will feature a parade and troop march past, along with various performances.

"Looking ahead to the ceremony on the 5th, the main event, TNI will conduct a parade and troop march past. This will take place right here, and, God willing, the inspecting officer will be the President himself," Muhammad Nas said when met at the Monas Cross Field, Jakarta, Saturday (September 19, 2026).

He explained that the series of events will showcase TNI’s capabilities through both air and ground performances.

Muhammad Nas added that over 51,000 personnel will be involved in the parade and march past during the 81st TNI anniversary celebration.

More than 900 primary weapons systems will also be deployed during the march past.

These weapons systems include various defense equipment, including several military vehicles and gear.

The TNI will also involve horses and K-9 dogs as part of the parade.

"All of this is carried out as a show of force to demonstrate the capabilities of the TNI, its strength, and professionalism as we stand ready to defend the nation," Muhammad Nas said.

He noted that some of the weapons systems will be positioned as part of the backdrop or supports for the ceremony.

In addition to the parade and march past, the TNI will display several defense equipment in a naval parade on October 4.

One of the highlights will be the Garibaldi aircraft carrier, which was gifted by the Italian Government and has been received by Indonesia.

"It will be showcased during the sailing pass. Aircraft such as the Rafale and others will also be displayed," he said.

The TNI has begun preparations for the peak events of the 81st anniversary.

Training exercises have been conducted within each unit.

Centralized rehearsals are planned for the following week.

"These preparations aim to ensure that all elements and participants involved in the anniversary are ready according to the set scenario," Muhammad Nas added.