#Military
Proposed Military Law revision raises concerns of democratic backslide
The Dwifungsi Doctrine
Andika Perkasa climbs the ladder to the top military position
Andika Perkasa was born in Bandung in1964. He is now the Commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI), a position he has held since November 2021. Andika is married to Diah Erwiany Trisnamurti Hendrati Hendropriyono, the daughter of the former Head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) Lt. Gen (ret.) Abdullah Mahmud Hendropriyono, and has a son named Alexander Akbar Wiratama Perkasa. Andika is the son of Sunarto and Udiati. Andika's father is an Army officer. Even though he was born in a Sundanese environment his family is from Blitar, East Java.
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.
Pindad international deals, from UNIFIL mission to strong collaboration with UAE, French
Indonesia’s Garuda Contingent uses its Pindad SS2 riffle for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) joint shooting exercise with Finnish peacekeepers using its Valmet RK 62/M76. Indonesia has since conducted UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon following the Lebanon War in 2006.
Indonesia, US hold Super Garuda Shield amidst growing concern on China military rise
Indonesia, the United States and their 13 allies are holding a joint military drill that reflect their responses on the China's military rise. The Super Garuda Shield (SGS) exercise takes place on August 1-14, 2022.