Air force to build radar base in Saumlaki

"The construction of a scouting radar in Saumlaki has become urgent," Pattimura Air Base Commander in Ambon Col. Agus Munandar said during a commemoration of the military founding anniversary here on Friday.

He admitted that the survey and ocation of the radar should have been determined and reported to the air force chief of staff sson.

Especially for Indonesia`s eastern regions, there is only one radar, namely in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara province, while the Pattimura Air Base in Laha village, Ambon Bay, Ambon City, only served as a support operational force.