#Security & Defense
Effectiveness of coordinated Sulu Sea Trilateral Patrols in handling criminal activities
Defense ministers of Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia decided in March 2022 to expand the trilateral patrols of the Sulu Sea as an important step toward confidence-building and securing the safety trade routes at sea. The effectiveness of the patrols remain a question whereas there are improvements. But most importantly, it is seen as a symbol of unity.
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.
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.
The state should serve as a mediator to prevent Morowali riot from recurring
The state should be present to mediate the workers and foreign investors in cases that could trigger violent acts such as the Morowali riot, which claimed two lives, and prevent the incident from recurring in the future. The root of the problems lies on inequality in working condition, job security, decent salary and social security between local and Chinese workers.
In search of the next TNI Chief
The House of Representatives (DPR)'s Deputy Speaker Lodewijk Freidrich Paulus said President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo would send a Presidential Letter (Surpres) on the appointment of the new Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief to replace Gen. Andika Perkasa. Based on the information received by DPR, the Presidential Palace has already processed the Letter.
Three new provinces in Papua can weaken separatist movement propaganda
Indigenous Papuans should be in the front line to disseminate information on the development of the New Papua, in order to weaken separatist groups' propaganda which is increasingly growing at home and overseas, according to a political analyst.
PT PAL to buy Scorpene submarines from Naval
State-owned shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia and French defense company Naval Group are under negotiation on several issues in the purchasing of Scorpene submarines. A source from Naval told Indonesia Business Post that the discussion was focusing on the number of Scorpene submarine that will be purchased and the price of a submarine unit.
Defense industry develops well as showcased in Indo Defense Expo & Forum
The domestic defense industry has continued to develop as the government provides ample space for the private sector to help build Indonesia's defense industry, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said.
French Rafale jet fighters first shipment to arrive in 2023
Indonesian Ministry of Defense is in negotiation with French aviation company Dassault Aviation in the purchase of Rafale jet fighters. Logistic Assistant to the Air Force Chief of Staff, First Marshal Oky Yanuar, said the ministry was in negotiation on the price, specification and note agreement with the company.
Indo-Pacific region actively fighting illegal fishing to ensure national food security
The massive amount of illegal fishing poses a genuine threat to the sovereignty of the Indo-Pacific countries, the majority of which have coastlines, and the fisheries sector, which is the source of their economy and food security. This encourages these countries to combat illegal fishing in a variety of ways.
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.
Prabowo’s peace proposal fails to gain traction in Russia-Ukraine conflict
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto attempts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine conflicts in various international forums.