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Indonesia military

February 11, 2022
Indonesia Finalizes Major Jet Fighter Purchases From US, France
By Sebastian Strangio
The two purchases reflect both the ambition of Indonesia's defense modernization plans and its promiscuous approach to procurements.

January 07, 2022
Why Indonesia Needs to Expand Its Submarine Fleet
By Muhammad Fauzan Malufti and Alban Sciascia
Given tight budget constraints, submarines offer Indonesia's navy the greatest bang for its buck.

October 22, 2021
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.

June 16, 2021
Indonesia Clinches Deal for 8 Italian-Made Frigates
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement represents one part of a sharp planned increase in Indonesia's defense spending.

March 19, 2021
Indonesian Military Chief Expresses Concern Over Myanmar Violence
By Sebastian Strangio
The comments from Hadi Tjahjanto came as ASEAN parliamentarians called for the bloc to take a tougher line on the military junta.

August 01, 2020
Has COVID Re-Militarized Indonesia?
By Natalie Sambhi
The Indonesian military’s COVID-19 role is not a comeback in the making.

April 30, 2020
Indonesia Needs to Change Its Security-Heavy Approach to COVID-19
By Tangguh Chairil
The government is fighting a plague, not rebels.

April 06, 2020
New Marine Corps Amphibious Vehicles Request Spotlights Indonesia’s Defense Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The event spotlighted one of the aspect of Indonesia’s development of its military capabilities.

March 24, 2020
What’s in the New Indonesia F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Chatter?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Speculation continues regarding how Jakarta will move forward on a longstanding requirement in its defense plans.

March 10, 2020
Indonesia Domestic Defense Industry Development in the Headlines With Deputy Defense Minister’s PT Pindad Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement spotlighted the country’s ongoing effort to develop its domestic defense industry.

January 14, 2020
Indonesia: Shore-Based Naval Gun Commissioning Puts Ongoing Weapons Development into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The event spotlighted one of the aspect of Indonesia’s development of its military capabilities.

December 31, 2019
What’s in Indonesia First Indigenous Medium-Range Strike Capable Drone?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the unveiling of the new capability.
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