Placement Optimization of Air Force Fighter in the National Air Defense System

Abstract

This study used the set covering problem (SCP) method to optimize the placement of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters in the national air defense system (Sishanudnas). Then the results of the SCP maximized the covering capability by minimizing the average distance between air bases with the P-Median Problem (PMP). The results of this study show that the Air Force needs nine F-16 squadrons, to be able to cover all Indonesian airspace. However, if the requirements must include Air Bases that currently operate fighters as squadron deployment sites, the Air Force needs 11 squadrons of F-16 aircraft.