BANDUNG, UNIKOM — Amid the rapid surge of technology in the era of modern warfare, defense dynamics are no longer reliant solely on physical strength, but increasingly on innovation and mastery of advanced technologies. Accelerated developments in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, drone systems, and cyber technology have transformed the battlefield into one that is more complex, fast-paced, and data-driven. Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM), in collaboration with the Indonesian Army Field Artillery Center (PUSSENARMED), established a partnership through an official meeting and the signing of a Cooperation Agreement (PKS) on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
The event took place at the Grand Meeting Room, 15th Floor of the UNIKOM Smart Building. UNIKOM Rector, Prof. 3 Prof. HC. Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., was present alongside the university’s Vice Rectors, Deans, Director of INFRANET UNIKOM, and Head of the Cooperation Division. The PUSSENARMED delegation was led by Major General TNI Budi Eko Mulyono, S.Sos., M.Han., CHRMP., along with his team. The occasion marked an important milestone in strengthening collaboration between higher education institutions and national defense entities, particularly in advancing science, technology, and the development of competitive human resources in an increasingly complex global landscape.
Rector UNIKOM, Prof. 3 Prof. HC. Dr. Ir. Eddy Soeryanto Soegoto, M.T., emphasized in his remarks the importance of synergy between the academic world and the defense sector in addressing the challenges of the digital era. Prof. Eddy stated, “On this occasion, we are honored to receive a visit from ARMED, namely Major General Budi and his delegation. UNIKOM itself has directorates and divisions related to robotics, rockets, digital & ICT, and Artificial Intelligence. We will collaborate on these to develop increasingly advanced systems,” said Prof. Eddy.
Furthermore, Prof. Eddy also emphasized that this collaboration is expected to provide added value in the development of human resources as well as national defense technology innovation. “We want to share and assist so that ARMED can create new technologies applicable to weapon systems, while bringing honor to the name of the Indonesian nation,” added Prof. Eddy.
Meanwhile, Commander of PUSSENARMED, Major General TNI Budi Eko Mulyono, underscored the urgency of this collaboration in supporting the modernization of national defense systems. “Through this cooperation with UNIKOM, we aim to facilitate the transfer of technological capabilities into our environment to support defense operations. The collaboration will follow the framework of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education, including research, educational exchange, and community service,” he explained.
He also noted that the initiative is driven by the need for technological transformation within the military from manual systems toward more advanced and integrated modern systems. During the meeting, several strategic points were discussed, including the transition from conventional to digital-based defense technologies that are more effective and precise, the increasing reliance of modern warfare on technologies such as drones, missiles, and automated systems, collaborative development of adaptive technologies aligned with the evolving complexity of warfare, joint research in Artificial Intelligence and robotics-based weapon systems, and UNIKOM’s role as a strategic partner in facilitating research, development, and real-world implementation within PUSSENARMED.
The event continued with the formal signing of the Cooperation Agreement as a commitment to this strategic partnership, followed by an interactive discussion session. The PUSSENARMED delegation also visited the UNIKOM x Google Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, “AI Learning Center,” to observe firsthand the technological innovations being developed.
Through the collaboration between UNIKOM and PUSSENARMED, UNIKOM further solidifies its role as an adaptive and innovative university, actively contributing to the development of modern, self-reliant, and globally competitive national defense technology. (Directorate of Hms & Pro).
Translated by: Gengria/DMUnikom
