#Indonesian Military (TNI)
TNI deployment to guard prosecutors’ offices sparks constitutional concerns
The deployment of Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel to secure prosecutors’ offices across the country has ignited a hefty wave of criticism, with former Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD, warning that the move could breach constitutional boundaries if made permanent.
Elang Indopura joint exercise to mark 45 years of RI-Spore defense cooperation
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) commenced the 23rd Elang Indopura/25th joint air exercise on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Roesmin Nurjadin Air Base in Pekanbaru, Riau, marking 45 years of bilateral defense cooperation between the two nations.
Church council calls for end to military operation in Papua villages
The Communion of Churches in Indonesia (PGI) has called for an immediate halt to a military operation that has reportedly affected three villages in Papua’s Intan Jaya Regency.
Large explosion at Army’s arsenal in Garut, killing 13
A large explosion occurred during the process of destroying age-old ammunition at the Third Central Munition Warehouse of the Indonesian Army Equipment Center in Sagara Village, Cibalong Sub-district, Garut, West Java, on Monday morning, May 12, 2025, killing13 people − four Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers and nine civilians.
Sjafrie proposes increase in TNI operational allowances by 75 percent
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has proposed an increase in operational allowances for Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers by 75 percent.
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.
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.
House passes revision on 2004 TNI Law
The House of Representatives (DPR) passed the revision of Law No.34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI) during the 15th plenary session of the 2nd period of the House’s 2024-2025 hearing year on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
House, government begin talks on TNI law revisions amid concerns
The government and Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) have begun discussing the revision of Law No. 34/2004 on the Indonesian Military (TNI), which has been put under the 2025 Priority National Legislation Program (Prolegnas).
House, TNI chief accelerate revision of TNI law
Defense Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) held a hearing with Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief General Agus Subianto and top brass in the three TNI branches on Thursday, March 13, 2025, discussing draft amendment to Law No. 34/2004 on the TNI.