#Indonesian Military (TNI)
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, BAIS officers’ deployment to guard oil refineries wins support from lawmaker, analyst, oil business
A plan by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsuddin to deploy Indonesian Military (TNI) and Defense Intelligence Agency (BAIS) officers to secure all oil refineries nationwide has won the support of a lawmaker, an analyst and the oil business circle.
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.
TNI prepares peacekeeping troops for possible deployment to Gaza
The Indonesian Military (TNI) is preparing personnel to join a peacekeeping mission that may be deployed to Gaza, Palestine, said TNI chief General Agus Subiyanto.
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.
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 claims control over Intan Jaya after deadly clash with separatist group
The Indonesian Military (TNI) said it has regained control of Soanggama village in Homeyo district, Intan Jaya regency, Central Papua, following an armed clash with the separatist West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB/OPM) that left 14 of its members dead.
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.
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.
President Prabowo calls for merit-based TNI leadership
President Prabowo Subianto called for the Indonesian Military (TNI) to end the long-standing tradition of seniority-based promotions and embrace a meritocratic system to ensure the emergence of professional leaders capable of meeting increasingly complex defense challenges.
Lawmaker asks TNI to clarify alleged cyber threat case involving a YouTuber
A legislator at the House of Representatives’ (DPR) Foreign, Defense and Security Affairs Commission I has called on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to explain the alleged criminal act by YouTuber Ferry Irwandi, who has been accused of threatening TNI’s cyber defense system.
TNI-government dismiss speculation of military rule, vow constitutional order
The government and the Indonesian Military (TNI) have dismissed speculation of imposed military rule following a week of violent protests that left casualties and widespread destruction in a number of cities, including the capital Jakarta.