Tag
Indonesia defense modernization
![Indonesia Delays Purchase of Secondhand Fighter Jets Indonesia Delays Purchase of Secondhand Fighter Jets](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-01-03-232428.jpg)
Indonesia Delays Purchase of Secondhand Fighter Jets
By Sebastian Strangio
A Defense Ministry spokesperson said that the acquisition of the Dassault Mirage 2000-5 jets had been postponed due to fiscal constraints.
![Indonesian Military Modernization: A Race Against Time Indonesian Military Modernization: A Race Against Time](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-06-23-054549.jpg)
Indonesian Military Modernization: A Race Against Time
By Andi Raihanah Ashar and Muhammad Fauzan Malufti
With the Indonesian government facing a pandemic-induced fiscal squeeze, the military faces a growing competition for financial resources.
![How Indonesia’s Defense Ministry Has Changed Under Prabowo Subianto How Indonesia’s Defense Ministry Has Changed Under Prabowo Subianto](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-10-22.jpg)
How Indonesia’s Defense Ministry Has Changed Under Prabowo Subianto
By Jefferson Ng
Since his appointment in 2019, the former general has strengthened the Ministry's position vis-à-vis the country's powerful military.
![What’s Next for the Indonesia-Russia Fighter Jet Deal in 2019? What’s Next for the Indonesia-Russia Fighter Jet Deal in 2019?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-indonesia-russia.jpg)
What’s Next for the Indonesia-Russia Fighter Jet Deal in 2019?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the status of a key development within bilateral defense ties.
![Where Is the New Indonesia-Spain Military Pact? Where Is the New Indonesia-Spain Military Pact?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-06-15_21-16-54.jpg)
Where Is the New Indonesia-Spain Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The approval of a defense agreement has highlighted ongoing security ties between the two sides.
![What’s Next for Indonesia’s Submarine Program? What’s Next for Indonesia’s Submarine Program?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-11_15-50-03.jpg)
What’s Next for Indonesia’s Submarine Program?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state continues to try to boost its capabilities on this front despite the difficulties it faces.
![New PC-40 Vessel Spotlights Indonesia’s Navy Modernization New PC-40 Vessel Spotlights Indonesia’s Navy Modernization](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1200px-kri_karang_pilang_and_kri_karang_tekok.jpg)
New PC-40 Vessel Spotlights Indonesia’s Navy Modernization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the commissioning of a new vessel means for Indonesia's wider defense modernization.
![What’s in the Indonesia Navy’s New Tank Landing Ship? What’s in the Indonesia Navy’s New Tank Landing Ship?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-26_17-48-19.jpg)
What’s in the Indonesia Navy’s New Tank Landing Ship?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the broader significance of a recent vessel launch.
![US-Indonesia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with F-16 Fighter Jet Ceremony US-Indonesia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with F-16 Fighter Jet Ceremony](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-james_mattis_with_joko_widodo_in_jakarta_-_2018_25978997278.jpg)
US-Indonesia Defense Relations in the Spotlight with F-16 Fighter Jet Ceremony
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both nations finally mark the completed delivery of F-16 fighter jets.
![What’s in the New Singapore-Indonesia Counterterrorism Exercise? What’s in the New Singapore-Indonesia Counterterrorism Exercise?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-indonesia-singapore-kopassus.jpg)
What’s in the New Singapore-Indonesia Counterterrorism Exercise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at a recent defense interaction between the two sides.
![What Does Indonesia’s New Military Chief Nomination Mean? What Does Indonesia’s New Military Chief Nomination Mean?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-06-15_21-16-54.jpg)
What Does Indonesia’s New Military Chief Nomination Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move confirms months of speculation around the key post.
![Russia Bomber Flight Over Indonesia Highlights Defense Ties Russia Bomber Flight Over Indonesia Highlights Defense Ties](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-indonesia-russia.jpg)
Russia Bomber Flight Over Indonesia Highlights Defense Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the context behind a recent development.
Page 1 of 4