#Security & Defense
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.
Prabowo signs RI-Australia Defense Cooperation Agreement
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Donald Marles signed the Indonesia-Australia Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) at Graha Utama Hall, the Indonesian Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Annual joint military exercise 2024 Super Garuda Shield kicks off
The annual joint military exercise 2024 Super Garuda Shield began on Monday, August 26, 2024 folowing the opening ceremony co-presided by Deputy Commander of the Military Education and Training Command Rear Marshal Widyanto Ikoputra and Chief of Staff and Commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) Major General Joseph R. Harris II, at the Operation Base of Juanda Air Base, East Java.
Prabowo meets Turkish Defense Minister, emphasizes knowledge transfer
Jakarta - Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto met with Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler at the Ministry of Defense office in Jakarta on Thursday, August 22, 2024, discussing bilateral defense cooperation and knowledge transfer.
Korea agrees to reduce Indonesia's financial contribution to KF-21 fighter jet project
Korea has accepted Indonesia's proposal to significantly reduce its financial contribution to their joint KF-21 fighter jet development project, lowering the Southeast Asian nation's obligation from US$1.2 billion (Rp18.7 trillion) to US$440 million.
U.S. military equipment, system arrive for Super Garuda Shield 2024
The United States Armed Forces have sent their main armament system and equipment that will be used in the 2024 Super Garuda Shield joint multinational military exercise, scheduled for August 26-September 5, 2024.
Indonesian Army Chief discusses military, border issues with Malaysian counterpart
Indonesian Army Chief of Staff General Maruli Simanjuntak met with Malaysian Army Chief, General Tan Sri Dato’ Wira Muhammad Hafizuddeain bin Jantan in Jakarta on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, discussing joint military training, soldier professionalism and border issues.
Separatist group kills New Zealand pilot in Papua
Over a year has passed since Egianus Kogoya-led separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM) group in Nduga, Papua Mountains province, kidnapped a New Zealand pilot in February 2023, a separate Mimika-based OPM group took hostage and murdered a helicopter pilot also of New Zealand nationality in Alama district, Central Papua province, on Monday morning, August 5, 2024.
Indonesian Air Force to acquire Bayraktar TB2 drones from Turkiye
The Indonesian Air Force has planned to purchase Bayraktar TB2 drones at about US$2-5 million (Rp32-81billion) from Turkey for Indonesian military operations.
Prabowo meets President Putin, discussing strengthened bilateral cooperation
Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various sectors.
France showcases military aircraft at Pégase 2024 mission
The French government showcased various military aircraft to Indonesia, including the newly purchased Dassault Rafale fighter jet, at the Pégase 2024 Mission held at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in East Jakarta on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Amnesty International asks government to probe civilian deaths in Central Papua
Executive Director of Amnesty International Indonesia Usman Hamid asks the Indonesian government and the Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) to investigate the death of three civilians in Karutabe village, Mulia District, Puncak Jaya Regency, Central Papua, on July 16, 2024.