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Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure, emphasized the necessity of multifunctional infrastructure after successful military aircraft operations on the Trans-Sumatera Toll Road. He argued that infrastructure should support diverse roles, including defense.

The Minister referenced a recent exercise involving F-16 and EMB-314 Super Tucano aircraft over a three-kilometer section in Lampung Province, marking a first for Indonesia. He advocated for infrastructure that can also serve as emergency runways and facilitate disaster response, underscoring the importance of effective planning and budget efficiency in development.