#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.
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.
Defense ministry signs procurement contract for two Italian warships
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has signed a procurement contract for two Italy-made Pattugliatori Polivalenti d'Altura (PPA), or Multirole Offshore Patrol Vessels, in a move to strengthen the country’s maritime defense and security.
Military modernization and priority amidst arsenal explosion
Chief of the Indonesian Military (TNI) General TNI Agus Subiyanto recently inspected at the site of an Army arsenal explosion in Ciangsana Village, Bogor Regency, West Java.
Prabowo discusses defense cooperation improvement with Malaysia
Indonesian Defense Minister and President elect Prabowo Subianto paid a courtesy call on Malaysian Prime Minister YM Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday, April 4, 2024, discussing improvement for bilateral defense cooperation.
Indonesia selects Naval Group for Scorpène-class submarines development
Naval Group announced on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, that Indonesia, through PT PAL, has chosen the French state-owned shipyard to collaborate on the development of two Scorpène-class submarines to be produced by Indonesian national shipbuilder PT PAL.
Indonesian Navy Chief-Turkish Ambassador discuss defense cooperation
The Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy Admiral Muhammad Ali recently received a courtesy visit from Ambassador of Turkiye to Indonesia, H.E. Talip Küçükcan.
Prabowo Subianto bolsters Indonesia's defense capabilities with new F-15EX fighter jets
Prabowo Subianto, the Minister of Defense in a strategic move to enhance Indonesia's national defense capabilities, has procured 24 F-15EX fighter jets manufactured by Boeing during his visit to the United States.
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.