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Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
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Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin

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Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin is an Indonesian politician and retired army general currently serving as the Minister of Defense. A graduate of the Indonesian Military Academy, he previously served as Deputy Minister of Defense from 2010 to 2014 and as a special adviser to President Prabowo Subianto. Throughout his career, he has been a prominent figure in Indonesian security policy, holding various high-level military and government positions. His tenure as defense minister has focused on modernizing the armed forces and strengthening bilateral defense partnerships, including significant cooperation agreements with the United States.

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Born
1952-10-30 · 73 years old
Birth place
Makassar, Indonesia
Education
Indonesian Military Academy, Indonesian Army Command and General Staff College
Career
Indonesian Army officer, Deputy Minister of Defense, Special Adviser to the Minister of Defense

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