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The fruit trade deficit is seen as a form of non-military threat in the perspective of a defense economy. If not addressed, this threat will have an impact on economic sovereignty. In order to stem the massive entry of imported fruit by protecting local fruit products, increasing productivity and increasing the competitiveness of local fruit products in both the domestic and export markets. One of the mainstays of the export fruit is bananas. The geographical condition of Bogor Regency has the potential as a banana production center. This study illustrates the extent to which the potential of large bananas can be utilized optimally. It is expected to contribute to peoples welfare, regional income and also foreign exchange income from exports. With descriptive qualitative research methods and data collection techniques through interviews, participatory observation and documentation. The results showed the potential of bananas in Bogor Regency was high but not optimal so that production, productivity and contribution to national production tended to be low and export market opportunities were not utilized. Inhibiting factors to develop the potential of bananas include: the application of banana cultivation that is not in accordance with the SOP, the limited area of ​​land for gardening, lack of training and banana assistance; Indonesian banana stock guarantee is not stable, sometimes the product does not pass the SPS test. While supporting factors include: suitability of agro-climate, resistance to hot climate and dry soil; many banana / germplasm varieties; large market opportunities; the willingness of farmers to plant; budget allocation for developing bananas. Efforts to increase production by increasing commercial gardens and implementing partnerships, farmers land inventory; and open export market share. In order to increase the potential of bananas as a trade commodity both in production and increased productivity so as to meet the demands of the domestic and export markets. In the end it can improve economic security as a pillar of economic defense.