Indonesia security

The West Papua National Liberation Army says it holds Western countries, including New Zealand, responsible for supporting the Indonesian military.

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 attack came on the same day that a group of U.N. experts called out Indonesia's "shocking abuses" in the eastern province.

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

Laywers for Aris Sumarsono, alias Zulkarnaen, claim he was aware of the bombing but did not participate in the operation.

The two nations share a host of concerns and could potentially act as anchors of the regional security order.

Since his appointment in 2019, the former general has strengthened the Ministry's position vis-à-vis the country's powerful military.

The announcement marks a convergence of interests with the U.S., but that does not preclude strong economic ties with China.

The center will occupy a strategic position at the southern entrance to the Straits of Malacca.

Indonesia cannot afford to waste any more time in taking measures to safeguard its sovereignty over the shoal and its surrounding territorial waters.

The event spotlighted one of the aspect of Indonesia’s development of its military capabilities.