#Security & Defense
Sugiono calls for strengthened ASEAN cooperation against transnational crime
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono called for a strengthened collective ASEAN response to the growing threat of transnational crime in the region in his address at the 29th ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC) Council Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
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.
FM Sugiono meets Thai Ambassador, discuss strengthened bilateral relations
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sugiono met with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand, Prapan Disyatat, at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday, March 12, 2025 discussing measures to strengthen bilateral Indonesia-Thailand cooperation in light of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between both nations this year.
Zelensky vs. Trump: The critical minerals showdown
In the intricate world of global geopolitics and geostrategy, few meetings carry the weight of the recent encounter between President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and U.S. President Donald J. Trump. The high-stake meeting held at the White House on Febrary 28, 2025 unveiled the complex interplay of energy strategy, diplomacy, and national security that shapes our contemporary world.
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.
Navy chief inaugurates two homemade patrol warships
Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali inaugurated two Fast Patrol Warships (PC 60) − KRI Hampala-880 and KRI Lumba-Lumba-881 − produced by domestic shipbuilder PT. Caputra Mitra Sejati in a ceremony held at the Sunda Kelapa Pier in North Jakarta, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
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.
South Kalimantan to regain its regional military command, awaiting president’s decree
Indonesian Military (TNI) Spokesman Major General Hariyanto has confirmed that South Kalimantan will have its 10th Regional Military Command (Kodam) restored in 2025, awaiting the issuance of the Presidential Decree (Keppres) as the legal basis.
Morotai to be transformed into strategic defense-fishery zone
Morotai Island in North Maluku Province is projected be a strategic zone that integrates its geographical shape suitable for defense infrastructure with its ecosystem that is fit for fishery industry in Eastern Indonesia.