#Security & Defense
Indonesian Air Force to have more modern defense equipment, weaponry: Chief
Air Chief Marshal M. Tonny Harjono says the Indonesian Air Force will soon add more primary defense equipment and weapon systems (alutsista) to its arsenal, namely drones, radars, air defense missiles, and fighter jets.
Defense minister discusses maritime defense build up with Navy chief
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin met with Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali on Monday, December 23, 2024, discussing measures to strengthen the country's sovereignty in the maritime defense sector.
Indonesian-Russian navies hold 3rd Navy-to-Navy Talks in Russia
The Indonesian Navy and its Russian counterpart held the 3rd Navy-to-Navy Talks (NTNT) at the Central Naval Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia, on December 19, 2024.
Indonesians urged to promote national defense through real life contributions
President Prabowo Subianto asks Indonesian citizens to strengthen national defense through real contributions in various aspects of life in order to realize an advanced Indonesia.
Indonesian Air Force pushes for AI, cyber-based Air Defense modernization
Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono, has emphasized the importance of implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cyber technology in strengthening the country's air defense.
Indonesian Navy holds final preparatory session ahead of MNEK 2025
The Indonesian Navy has invited participating countries of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2025 for final preparation of the Asia-Pacific joint naval exercise scheduled for February 2025.
Expert lends support on Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin appointment as defense minister
The appointment of Lieutenant General (ret.) Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin as defense minister by President Prabowo Subianto will have an impact on the improvement of Indonesia defense capabilities in the medium and long term, a military analyst says.
Tension heats up as Chinese Coast Guard Ship re-enters Indonesian water
The China Coast Guard Ship (CCG) 5402 re-entered the Indonesian water jurisdiction, in Indonesian part of the South China Sea or the North Natuna Sea, on Thursday, October 24, 2024 after the first entry violation on Monday.
Chinese vessel expelled from Indonesia’s part of South China Sea
Indonesian Coast Guard (Bakamla) patrol ship, Tanjung Datu 301, shadowed and expelled China Coast Guard (CCG) 5402 after the latter interfered with Survey and 3D Seismic Data Processing activities being conducted by PT Pertamina East Natuna’s MV Geo Coral Ship on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Attack on Jakarta discussion raises concern over State-thugs relationship
An Australian political analyst has warned of State-thugs complicity behind the disruption of a diaspora discussion in Kemang, South Jakarta on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Prabowo's standout soldier welfare is “not up to par”
The country’s defense sector has traditionally received the greatest share of the State budget, yet it still falls well short of expectations when it comes to supporting soldiers’ welfare.
Defense ministry inaugurates personnel of the 2024 National Reserve Component
Deputy Minister of Defense, M. Herindra, presided over the inauguration ceremony of 1,145 personnel of the 2024 National Reserve Component (Komcad) held at the 1st Infantry Division Headquarters of the Army’s Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) in Cilodong, Depok, West Java, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.