Prabowo to Serve as Ceremony Inspector for TNI's 81st Anniversary at Monas

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

Major General Muhammad Nas, Head of the TNI Information Center, said the anniversary's main event will feature a parade and troops' march-past, along with various displays.

"During the main ceremony on the 5th, TNI will conduct a parade and march-past. And, God willing, the ceremony inspector will be the President himself," Muhammad Nas said when met at Silang Monas Field, Jakarta, Saturday (9/19/2026).

He added that the event will showcase TNI’s capabilities through both aerial and ground exhibitions.

Muhammad Nas mentioned that over 51,000 personnel will take part in the parade and march-past for the TNI’s 81st anniversary peak event.

More than 900 main weapon systems (alutsista) will also be deployed during the march-past.

These alutsista include various defense equipment such as military vehicles and gear.

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

"This is all conducted as a show of force demonstrating TNI abilities, strength, and professionalism ready to defend the nation," Muhammad Nas explained.

He said some of the alutsista will also be positioned as part of the backdrop or support during the ceremony.

Besides the parade and march-past, TNI will present several alutsista in a naval parade on October 4.

One highlight to be showcased is the Garibaldi aircraft carrier, a donation from the Italian government that Indonesia has received.

"It will be featured during the sailing pass. Aircraft including Rafale jets and others will also be displayed," he added.

Currently, TNI has been preparing for the anniversary’s main event with drills conducted within each unit.

Centralized rehearsals are planned for the following week.

"These activities aim to ensure all elements and units involved in the anniversary are fully prepared according to the planned scenario," Muhammad Nas concluded.