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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.
Police raise sea barrier case status in Tangerang to “comprehensive investigation”
The National Police’s Directorate of General Crimes Investigation has raised the status of the 30-kilometer sea barrier case of Tangerang waters in Banten Province from preliminary investigation (penyelidikan) to comprehensive investigation (penyidikan) on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Japan-Indonesia to develop Mogami frigates for maritime security in East and SE Asia
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), through the Japanese Government, has put forth a proposal for the co-development of a new frigate in collaboration with Indonesia, aiming to enhance its security alliances in East and Southeast Asia.
Indonesia plans giant sea wall to protect Java’s coastline from flooding, land subsidence
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (Menko IPK), Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), has revealed the government’s plan to build a US$50 billion (Rp809.5 trillion) giant sea wall on Java Island to protect the island’s coastline from flooding and land subsidence.
Indonesian Air Force to have more modern defense equipment, weaponry: Chief
Air Chief Marshal M. Tonny Harjono says the Indonesian Air Force will soon add more primary defense equipment and weapon systems (alutsista) to its arsenal, namely drones, radars, air defense missiles, and fighter jets.
Defense minister discusses maritime defense build up with Navy chief
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met with Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali on Monday, December 23, 2024, discussing measures to strengthen the country's sovereignty in the maritime defense sector.
Indonesian-Russian navies hold 3rd Navy-to-Navy Talks in Russia
The Indonesian Navy and its Russian counterpart held the 3rd Navy-to-Navy Talks (NTNT) at the Central Naval Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 19, 2024.
Indonesians urged to promote national defense through real life contributions
President Prabowo Subianto asks Indonesian citizens to strengthen national defense through real contributions in various aspects of life in order to realize an advanced Indonesia.
Indonesian Air Force pushes for AI, cyber-based Air Defense modernization
Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono, has emphasized the importance of implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber technology in strengthening the country's air defense.
Business Interview with Ukraine Ambassador to Indonesia Part 3
Vasyl Hamianin, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Indonesia, expressed hope that Indonesian people boycotted the products of Russia following the latter's invasion to Ukraine. The ambassador also hoped that Indonesia would provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
Business Interview with Ukraine Ambassador to Indonesia Part 2
Ukrainian Ambassador to Indonesia Vasyl Hamianin said that some Indonesian businesspeople had studied the possibility of working together with Ukrainian partners. Indonesia and Ukraine signed a preferential trade agreement in 2013. Both countries agreed to prioritize certain goods and services.