Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (born 30 October 1952) is an Indonesian politician serving as minister of defense since 2024.[1] From 2010 to 2014, he served as deputy minister of defense.[2]

Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin
Official portrait, 2010
27th Minister of Defense
Assumed office
20 October 2024
PresidentPrabowo Subianto
DeputyDonny Ermawan [id]
Preceded byPrabowo Subianto
7th Deputy Minister of Defense
In office
6 January 2010 – 20 October 2014
PresidentSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono
MinisterPurnomo Yusgiantoro
Preceded byMoersjid (1996)
Succeeded bySakti Wahyu Trenggono
Commander of Kodam Jaya
In office
1997–1998
PresidentSuharto
Preceded byMaj. Gen. Sutiyoso
Succeeded byMaj. Gen. Djaja Suparman [id]
Personal details
Born (1952-10-30) 30 October 1952 (age 71)
Makassar, Indonesia
Political partyIndependent
SpouseEtty Sudiyati
Alma materIndonesian Military Academy
Occupation
  • Politician
  • army officer
Military service
AllegianceIndonesia
Branch/serviceIndonesian Army
Years of service1974–2010
RankLieutenant general
UnitKopassus
CommandsKodam Jayakarta
Battles/wars

References

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  1. ^ "Prabowo reveals names of ministers in "Red and White Cabinet"". Antara. 20 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Profil Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin: Ajudan Soeharto Kini Menteri Pertahanan" (in Indonesian). CNBC Indonesia. 21 October 2024.