#Security & Defense
BAIS, Police’s INAFIS data breached and sold on Dark Web
Sensitive data from the Indonesian Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Indonesia Automatic Finger Identification System (INAFIS) of the National Police (Polri) has been compromised and sold on the dark web. The hacker, operating under the alias Moonz Haxor, is demanding a ransom of up to US$7,000 ( Rp114 million) for the compromised data.
Indonesian-U.S. Marine Corps conclude RECONEX exercise
The Indonesian Marine Corps and its U.S. counterpart jointly participated in the Indonesian Reconnaissance Exercise (RECONEX) held in Antralina, Jampang Tengah, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, on April 24-May 10, 2024.
Indonesia to slash payment obligation as Fighter Jet project remains a priority
The Indonesian government has planned to reduce its payment obligations in the development of KF-21 fighter jet with South Korea's Korea Aerospace Industry (KAI), from the 20 percent shared cost to only one-third (around 7 percent) of the total project cost.
World War II-era warship loaded with thousands of ammunitions discovered off the coast of Cilacap, Central Java, possibly the USS Langley
World War II era warships carrying thousands of ammunitions that sank in the waters of Cilacap, Central Java have yet to be identified. However, it is suspected that this is a US warship that sank during World War II.
Prabowo Subianto met with Jokowi, discusses key geopolitical and defense issues
Prabowo Subianto, Minister of Defense, met with President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo to discuss a number of defense issues, including the Ukrainian war, military cooperation with African countries, and technology development cooperation with South Korea.
Environment watchdog raise concern over sand export plan, highlights long-term effect
The recent issuance of Government Regulation No. 26/2023 on the Management of Sedimentation Products in the Sea has drawn criticism from Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi), an environmental non-governmental organization.
Sjafrie, Chinese ambassador discuss strengthened bilateral defense cooperation
Indonesian Minister of Defense, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, met with Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia, Wang Lutong, at the Indonesian Ministry of Defense in Jakarta, on Thursday, October 24, 2024, discussing concerted measures to strengthen bilateral relations and defense cooperation.
Prabowo discusses bilateral relations with Vietnam president, offers help on disaster
Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto met with Vietnam President To Lam in Hanoi on Friday, September 13, 2024, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations in defense and security sector, information sharing and coordination in preventing transnational crime as well as collaboration to prevent illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing.
Prabowo to maintain economic ties with China, defense cooperation with the West
A foreign policy analyst has predicted that Indonesia, under the presidency of Prabowo Subianto, will continue to have strong economic ties with the new emerging power China, but keep strong defense relationship with the United States and European nations.
Prabowo discusses defense cooperation with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto was in Bandar Seri Begawan on Thursday, September 5, 2024, for a meeting with Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah discussing efforts to to strengthen bilateral relations and defense cooperation between Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam.
France’s Nexter KNDS Group to transfer defense technology to Indonesia
French defense company Nexter KNDS Group has pledged to transfer knowledge and technology related to ground defense, including medium to large-caliber ammunition, to Indonesia, in an effort to enhance Indonesia's defense capabilities and sovereignty.
Indonesia delivers military aid to Cambodia, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation
The Indonesian government handed over military aid to Cambodia, consisting of rifles, pistols, and ammunition in a ceremony held at Phnom Penh International Airport on August 29, 2024.