#Defense Industry
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.
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 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.
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.
Indonesia–Korea aircraft project must aim for “industrial independence”
(An opinion piece written in response to the planned co-development of KT-1B Wong Bee by Indonesian State-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) after the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) has decided not to continue production of the military training aircraft itself)
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.
TNI defers J-10 jet purchase decision to Defense Ministry
The Indonesian Military (TNI) has left the decision to purchase Chengdu J-10 fighter jets from China entirely to the Ministry of Defense, reaffirming that the acquisition of such defense systems remains under the ministry’s jurisdiction.
Sjafrie confirms plan to buy China’s J-10 fighter jets
Minister of Defense, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, has confirmed that the Indonesian Air Force will acquire Chengdu J-10 fighter jets from China, marking the country’s first major defense procurement from Beijing in over a decade.
Government eyes Italian aircraft carrier in bid to bolster maritime power: Former Navy chief
Indonesia’s long-standing ambition to strengthen its naval presence took a symbolic turn this week as the government under President Prabowo Subianto confirmed plans to acquire the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi, marking what defense observers describe as a strategic leap in the nation’s maritime capability.
AI-powered unmanned submarine on display at TNI’s 80th anniversary parade
The debut of Indonesia’s first autonomous unmanned submarine during the 80th anniversary parade of the Indonesian Military (TNI) on October 5, 2025, has drawn widespread attention, signaling a new chapter in the nation’s defense technology.
Government may acquire Italy’s decommissioned “Giuseppe Garibaldi”
During the 80th anniversary celebration of the Indonesian Military (TNI) at the National Monument (Monas) compound in Central Jakarta on Sunday, October 5, 2025, a video footage of Italian-made aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi (551) drew exceptional public attention.
Navy showcases maritime power ahead of TNI’s 80th anniversary
Dozens of Indonesian Navy warships demonstrated the nation’s maritime strength on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in a grand naval parade witnessed by President Prabowo Subianto, during a Presidential Inspection held on board the hospital ship KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992 in Jakarta Bay.