According to the government illegal fishing in Indonesian waters cost the country US$3.21 billion over the last 10 years. Defense analysts say this is hardly surprising as the bulk of the defense budget is still being absorbed by the army for internal security purposes or on extravagant hardware purchases – which invariably involve generous kick-backs for senior generals – such as the recent controversial order for 100 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks from Holland instead of desperately needed ocean-going patrol boats and surveillance equipment.