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RI-China hold first 2+2 Dialog on strengthened bilateral, regional cooperations
In a historic move to enhance bilateral relations, Indonesia and China held their first-ever 2+2 Dialog in Beijin on Monday, April 21, 2025, involving foreign and defense ministers of both nations.
President Prabowo approves new TNI Law
President Prabowo Subianto has signed Law No. 3/2025 on the Indonesian Military (TNI), one key point of which is the extension of retirement age for TNI soldiers from the previous maximum of 58 years to 63 years of age, depending on ranks and the President's approval.
Indonesian Navy to build strategic base in Sumenep
The Indonesian Navy has received a land asset grant from the Sumenep Regency Administration, East Java, for the construction of a naval base (Lanal) on Madura Island, considered an important element in strengthening the country's defense system in eastern Indonesia, particularly within the Second Indonesian Archipelago Sea Lane (ALKI II) area.
TNI confirms killing of gold miners by Papua armed separatist group
The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters has confirmed that several civilians working as gold miners were killed by an armed separatist group affiliated with the Free Papua Organization (OPM) in the Suntamon District, Yahukimo Regency, Papua Mountains Province, on April 8, 2025.
TNI AU affirms commitment to strengthening weapon system, food security
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) commemorated its 79th Anniversary in a simple manner at its headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Soldiers’ retirement age extension impacts internal TNI, State budget: Experts
The recent ratification on revision to the Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian MIlitary (TNI), in particular on the extension of soldiers’ retirement age, will have an impact on both the State budget (APBN) and internal affairs within the military institution, Economic and military experts say.
TNI chief endorses 41 high-ranking officers promotion as revised TNI Law passed
Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief General Agus Subiyanto endorsed ranks promotion of 41 high-ranking officers from the three TNI branches − Air Force, Army and Navy − on the same day the House of Representatives (DPR) ratified revision of Law No. 34/2004 on the TNI in a plenary session on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Pindad ready to mass produce Maung MV3 for Cabinet members
PT Pindad, a member of holding company Defend ID, has prepared mass production of the Maung MV3 Garuda tactical vehicle for use by ministers in the Red and White Cabinet.
SBY reminds TNI Soldiers to quit active duties if holding civilian posts
The 6th Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has reminded that active TNI soldiers must resign if they want to enter practical politics or hold civilian government posts.
Proposed Military Law revision raises concerns of democratic backslide
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Indonesia, Czech Republic strengthen defense industry, military technology cooperation
Minister of Defense, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, met with Czech Defense Minister, Jana Cernochova, at the Indonesian Ministry of Defense, Jakarta, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, discussing increased defense cooperation, including renewal of Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) and strengthening the defense industry.
Indonesia, Turkiye sign UAV and missile production agreements
PT Republik Korpora Indonesia (Republikorp), Indonesia's private defense industry holding company, signed two strategic agreements with Turkish defense technology companies Baykar Makina and Roketsan Roket Sanayii ve Ticaret A.S (Roketsan) for the localization of production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced guided missile systems.