Indonesia military modernization

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

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

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

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

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.

The country has long sought to balance the operational and strategic needs of the military against the political imperative to contribute to economic development.

A deal would make Indonesia the second Southeast Asian nation after the Philippines to acquire the potent supersonic missile.

The European conflict has laid bare several vulnerabilities in the TNI's modernization plans.

If the country wants to expand its domestic defense manufacturing sector, it needs to make itself a more attractive market for foreign arms contractors.

The two purchases reflect both the ambition of Indonesia's defense modernization plans and its promiscuous approach to procurements.

Fear of China is driving the region's recent spate of military procurements – but it's not the only factor.

The inauguration of the two new aviation squadrons highlighted ongoing efforts by the Southeast Asian state to develop and modernize its military.

A closer look at the status of a key development within bilateral defense ties.

The Southeast Asian state is continuing on its longstanding efforts to boost its fleet.

Jakarta continues to add to its capabilities in spite of the challenges that remain.

A recent development has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and integrate its existing capabilities to address a range of threats.

The approval of a defense agreement has highlighted ongoing security ties between the two sides.

The latest iteration of a new defense meeting gave a glimpse of some of the ongoing cooperation between both sides.

A recent interaction spotlighted the ongoing security ties between the two Southeast Asian states.

The Southeast Asian state continues to make incremental progress in its efforts amid lingering challenges.

The Southeast Asian state continues to try to boost its capabilities on this front despite the difficulties it faces.

Recent meetings highlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to explore further opportunities in this realm.

A new agreement has once again put the spotlight on the Southeast Asian state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its defense industry despite lingering challenges.

Jakarta unveils another vessel that marks a capability boost amid familiar challenges that remain.