Indonesia military

The revision of the TNI Law has eroded the principle of civilian supremacy. It could also undermine the cohesion of the military itself.

The legal changes are a sign of Jakarta's increasing concern about the potential for conflict in the region, especially over Taiwan.

Recent revisions to the country's 2004 National Armed Forces Law have broken down the firewall between the military and civilian spheres.

President Prabowo Subianto has plans to modernize the country's military, but there is a hole at the center of his strategy.

Civil society groups say that the changes are a throwback to the repressive New Order period, when the military dominated civilian affairs.

The shift follows widespread concerns that President Prabowo Subianto is seeking to reinstate the Suharto-era doctrine of "dual function."

The current global uncertainties are pushing the two nations into closer strategic alignment.

In modernizing the Indonesian Navy's surface fleet, Jakarta should anticipate changes to the nature of conflict.

Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin comes to office with a wealth of experience, but will face stiff challenges in implementing President Prabowo Subianto's vision.

The new president's ambitious defense diplomacy is placing intense operational demands on the country's armed forces.

The pervasive mistreatment of women during the separatist conflict has yet to be fully recognized by the Indonesian government.

As geopolitical tensions grow, Jakarta is seeking to insulate its military, and its economy, from possible Western pressure.

Under the terms of the long-awaited deal, two of the French submarines will be built in Indonesia by the state shipbuilding firm PT PAL.

The armed forces were forced to issue a rare apology after a video showing soldiers torturing a Papuan separatist fighter was posted online.

How did an ex-general with such a controversial past manage to scale the pinnacle of Indonesian politics?

The army's influence has been on the rise over the past decade. Will this continue under the ex-general's leadership?

Maritime affairs have not been a major campaign issue, but the three candidates' policies could have far-reaching implications on Indonesian security.

The defense minister would likely follow the broad approach of President Joko Widodo, but with a heavier emphasis on defense.

All three have pledged to expand and modernize the Indonesian National Armed Forces, though it remains to be seen how they would put the idea into practice.

Defense cooperation between Washington and Jakarta is on an upswing, but on the Indonesian side clear limits remain.

Despite a rash of major defense acquisitions, the country still spends a relatively low percentage of its GDP on defense.

The 2023 Super Garuda Shield exercise will involve 24 nations as participants or observers, including several for the first time.

The non-combat drills, the first to be held by the Southeast Asian bloc, will now take place near Batam island, well outside China's "nine-dash line" claim.

The fleet of 12 Mirage 2000-5 jets is intended to bridge the air force over until the delivery of a new fleet of French fighters beginning in early 2026.