#Security And Defense
Japan’s evolving defense strategy deepens ties with ASEAN
Japan’s defense cooperation strategy with Southeast Asian nations has undergone a significant transformation since the mid-2010s, shifting beyond the boundaries of traditional military partnerships. This evolution reflects Tokyo’s broader ambition to build stronger and more comprehensive defense ties across the region.
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.
Indonesian Police claims arrest of hacker “Bjorka”, identity still unconfirmed
The Cybercrime Directorate of the Jakarta Metropolitan Police claims to have arrested the owner of the social media account known as "Bjorka," a figure long associated with major data breaches in Indonesia, but falls short of confirming whether the suspect is the same hacker who has been pursued since 2022.
Akamai strengthens commitment to Indonesia’s digital transformation
U.S.-based cybersecurity and cloud company Akamai Technologies has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s digital transformation through a range of solutions, particularly in cybersecurity, as cyberattacks increasingly threaten rapid adoption of business digitization.
Cybersecurity experts warn of risks in brokerage apps after hacking incidents
Cybersecurity experts have warned of the growing risk of brokerage app hacks that could lead to massive customer losses.
Indonesian Navy eyes acquisition of former Italian aircraft carrier “Giuseppe Garibaldi”
The Indonesian Navy is pursuing the acquisition of the Giuseppe Garibaldi, an aircraft carrier previously operated by the Italian Navy, a move seen as part of efforts to strengthen the fleet and expand its operational capabilities at sea.
Indonesia-Vietnam coast guards strengthen maritime security cooperation
Chief of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) Vice Admiral Irvansyah met with Commander of Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) Region 3, Major General Ngo Binh Minh at the Bakamla Headquarters in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Honorary 4-star rank, Bintang Sakti medals awarded to distinguished military figures
President Prabowo Subianto conferred honorary four-star general ranks and prestigious Bintang Sakti medals to a number of prominent military figures in a ceremony held at the Army’s Special Forces’ Education and Training Center in Batujajar, West Bandung Regency, West Java, on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Prabowo presides largest TNI structural expansion ceremony in modern history
President Prabowo Subianto presided on Sunday, August 10, 2025 the largest structural expansion in the modern history of the Indonesian Military (TNI), marking the establishment of 162 new commands and units across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Formalization of ASEAN Coast Guard Forum as official structure within ASEAN
Head of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla), Rear Admiral Irvansyah, met with ASEAN Secretary-General, Kao Kim Hourn, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, discussing measures to formalize the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum (ACF) as an official institutional structure within the Southeast Asian regional bloc.
Indonesia targets August launch for national data protection authority
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Application (Komdigi) is set to launch Indonesia's long-awaited Personal Data Protection (PDP) Authority by August 2025 as the regulatory process is currently in the harmonization phase, with officials reviewing more than 200 articles in the Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP).
Indonesia’s data pact with U.S. sparks cybersecurity, sovereignty debate
The reciprocal import tariff agreement between Indonesia and the United States, which includes among others the agreement to facilitate the transfer of user data from Indonesia to the U.S., has raised concerns on Indonesia’s cybersecurity and sovereignty.