#Indonesian Military (TNI)
Indonesia−U.S. launch 2025 Super Garuda Shield amid geopolitical tension
The joint military exercise Super Garuda Shield 2025 began in Jakarta on Monday, August 25, 2025, bringing together 6,500 personnel from Indonesia and 12 other participating and observing nations aimed at strengthening cooperation, interoperability, and shared commitment to peace and stability.
Next presidential election in a distance, yet the heat is on
An incident on the sidelines of the Operational Troop Roll Call and Military Honor ceremony at the Army’s Special Forces’ Training and Education Center in Batujajar, West Bandung, West Java, on August 10, 2025 has led to widespread speculation of a heated rivalry among two young political figures.
Six separatists killed in military operation ahead of Independence Day celebration
Six members of the separatist Free Papua Organization (OPM) were killed and two others were injured in a series of armed clashes against Indonesian military forces in a number of Papua Highlands and Central Papua regions ahead of the 80th Anniversary of Indonesia’s Independence on August 17, 2025.
Death of Army private sparks debate over dangerous “seniority culture” in TNI
The death of Private Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo, allegedly at the hands of his superiors, has reignited public scrutiny over the entrenched culture of violent seniority within the Indonesian Military (TNI), particularly in the Army.
Indonesia evacuates 54 citizens from Middle Eastern conflict zones
A total of 54 Indonesian citizens and one foreign national were evacuated from multiple conflict-affected regions in the Middle East and are scheduled to arrive in Jakarta today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
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.