Defense and Security
Indonesia–France defense industry seminar strengthens strategic cooperation
The 6th Seminar for Small and Medium-Sized Defense Companies, jointly organized by the French Directorate General of Armaments and Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense, was held on November 24–25, 2025 at the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Jakarta, bringing altogether more than 60 French and Indonesian defense companies.
UK and Indonesia seal £4 B maritime partnership to boost naval capabilities, shipbuilding
The United Kingdom and Indonesia have signed a landmark £4 billion (Rp87.7 trillion) maritime partnership that will strengthen Jakarta’s naval capabilities while deepening defense ties between the two G20 nations.
Indonesia prepares composite military brigades for potential Gaza peacekeeping mission
The Indonesian Military (TNI) has assembled a joint contingent from the Army, Navy, and Air Force to form three composite brigades in preparation for a potential peacekeeping deployment to Gaza, pending a mandate from the United Nations.‒
TNI unveils massive territorial expansion plan, targeting 150 new infantry battalions annually
Indonesia’s defense establishment is preparing for one of its most aggressive territorial expansions in decades, with the Defense Ministry announcing plans to establish 150 new infantry battalions every year as part of a sweeping restructuring of the national security architecture.
Japan-Indonesia deepen maritime, defense ties
Japan and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen their maritime and defense cooperation as regional geopolitical rivalry intensifies, following a high-level 2+2 meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Indonesia and Australia deepen defense ties with new security pact
President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to strengthen defense cooperation between Indonesia and Australia aimed at enhancing consultation mechanisms at State leadership and ministerial levels on regional security issues, while also committing to develop and implement mutually beneficial security initiatives.
Indonesia welcomes 1st Airbus A400M, boosting Air Force’s strategic airlift capability
Indonesia received its first Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft on Monday, November 3, 2025, marking a major step in modernizing the country’s airlift and aerial refueling capabilities.
Prabowo-Lee Jae-myung discuss defense cooperation, KF-21 fighter jet project at APEC Summit
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held a bilateral meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit 2025 in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Indonesian Navy launches locally produced unmanned submarine
The Indonesian Navy successfully test-fired a live torpedo from its first unmanned submarine (KSOT) at the Second Fleet Command naval base in Surabaya, East Java, on Thursday, October 30, 2025, marking a significant advancement in Indonesia's defense modernization.
Prabowo praises major drug bust, calls for stronger cooperation in war on narcotics
President Prabowo Subianto commended law enforcement agencies for their success in uncovering narcotics cases with a total of 214.84 tons of seized drugs between October 2024 and October 2025, while emphasizing the importance of continued and coordinated efforts among government institutions in the fight against illegal drugs.
Indonesia’s potential J-10 purchase sparks questions over military strategy, geopolitics
The Indonesian government’s recent announcement that it plans to acquire at least 42 Chinese J-10 fighter jets has raised eyebrows among defense analysts, given the country’s existing and planned fighter inventory.
Indonesia mulls acquiring seven frigates from China
The Ministry of Defense is reportedly planning to acquire seven Type 053 frigates from China, a move that has drawn public attention as the warships have been in service since the 1970s, with the latest variants produced in the 1980s.