Tag
Indonesia military

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keel-Laying Ceremony Highlights Indonesia’s New Tank Landing Ships
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The development spotlighted one of several platforms that Indonesia is building out as part of its wider strengthening of its military capabilities.

New KCR-60M Vessels Highlight Indonesia’s Naval Capabilities
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The steel-cutting ceremony for the fast attack crafts put the Southeast Asian state’s navy back in the headlines.