Defense and Security
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.
Defense ministry, TNI united to seek defense budget hike to 1.5 percent of GDP
The Ministry of Defense and the Indonesian Military (TNI) join hands in demanding an increase in the national defense budget to more than one percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), up from the previous 0.89 percent.
Indonesian Navy clarifies regarding Rp100 billion budget for information security
The Indonesian Navy has dismissed the speculations that the proposed budget of Rp100 billion (US$6.12 million) for the procurement of the Information Response System application would be used to fund buzzer activities to improve the Indonesian Navy's image.
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.
Navy chief inaugurates two homemade patrol warships
Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali inaugurated two Fast Patrol Warships (PC 60) − KRI Hampala-880 and KRI Lumba-Lumba-881 − produced by domestic shipbuilder PT. Caputra Mitra Sejati in a ceremony held at the Sunda Kelapa Pier in North Jakarta, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
India to participate in multinational naval exercise in February
The Indian Navy will participate in a naval multilateral exercise organized by Indonesian Navy that will be held in Bali in February next year, the Indonesian MIlitary (TNI) Headquarters has revealed.
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.
South Kalimantan to regain its regional military command, awaiting president’s decree
Indonesian Military (TNI) Spokesman Major General Hariyanto has confirmed that South Kalimantan will have its 10th Regional Military Command (Kodam) restored in 2025, awaiting the issuance of the Presidential Decree (Keppres) as the legal basis.
Morotai to be transformed into strategic defense-fishery zone
Morotai Island in North Maluku Province is projected be a strategic zone that integrates its geographical shape suitable for defense infrastructure with its ecosystem that is fit for fishery industry in Eastern Indonesia.