#Security & Defense
Prabowo meets Lloyd Austin, discusses Indonesia-US strengthened partnership
Jakarta − Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto and US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue 2024in Singapore on Saturday, June 1, 2024, discussing efforts to strengthen long-term partnership between the two countries and issues of mutual interest.
Prabowo meets UAE President, discusses defense and international issues
Minister of Defense and President elect Prabowo Subianto met with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan or MBZ, at Al Shati Palace, Abu Dhabi, on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Government confirms purchase of used fighter jets from Qatar
Indonesia’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday (14/6) confirmed a purchase of 12 Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets used by Qatar, saying that the purchase is needed to boost the Indonesian air force capabilities amid a shortage of combat-ready aircraft.
Controversy surrounds Defense Minister Prabowo’s peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The recent peace proposal put forth by Indonesia's Defense Minister, Prabowo Subianto, regarding the resolution of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has sparked intense debate and controversy.
Indonesia accused of helping Iran evade US sanctions
Indonesia is accused of allegedly involved in manipulating aircraft purchases from Europe, with the intention of supplying them to Iran. The information was first disclosed by Iranian journalist Babak Taghvaee through his Twitter account, @BabakTaghvaee1.
BSI’s data breach: A menace to Indonesia’s banking security
A ransomware cybercriminal group Lockbit 3.0 claimed on Saturday (14/5) that they have acquired 1.5 terabytes of data from PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI). This massive breach comprises of sensitive personal information belonging to a staggering 15 million customers and staff members of the bank.
Susi Pudjiastuti owner of Susi Air, expresses anger over the shooting of Phil Mehrtens' evacuation force
Susi Pudjiastuti, ex-minister of Maritime Affairs and owner of Susi Air, was furious during a conversation with Pastor Karel Phil Erari and a man known as Bishop, discussing the kidnapping of Philip Mehrtens by Papua's KKB.
Indonesia's digital wallet users continue to grow, security becomes major concern
More Indonesians are embracing the convenience of digital wallets, which is apparent with 9.88 percent increase in the value of transactions in March 2023 to IDR 1,944.1 trillion compared to the same period last year, according to Bank Indonesia (BI).
U.S. investigates the venture between Ford, China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and PT Vale Indonesia
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio asked the Biden administration to investigate Ford Motor Co's plan to partner with PT Vale Indonesia, and China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt in a $4.5 billion nickel processing facility in Indonesia for the production of EV batteries.
RSIS: Indonesian pro-IS terrorist groups less lethal, radicalization through offline propaganda
The current study from S.Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) analysed that nowadays, pro-Islamic State (IS) terrorist groups in Indonesia pose a significantly less lethal threat compared to the recent past.
Vietnamese fishing vessels spotted in North Natuna Sea, violating EEZ agreement
Vietnamese vessels had been spotted conducting illegal fishing in the waters of the North Natuna Sea despite the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) demarcation with Indonesia, as reported by a maritime think-tank.
Indonesia receives 15 tactical vehicle donation from Australia
Eight of nine factions in Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) have approved an offer from the Australian government to donate 15 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles for the Indonesian Army (TNI) Peacekeeping Mission Center (PMPP). The approval was delivered at a work meeting of House Commision I, on Monday (3/4).