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Indonesia TNI
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.
April 20, 2021
With Recent Coup, Myanmar’s Military Diverges From the Indonesian Path
By Richard Borsuk
After Suharto’s fall in 1998, Indonesia's military did what Myanmar’s Tatmadaw needs to do, but won’t: relinquish an overt role in politics.
February 10, 2021
Indonesia’s Military Gets New Reserve Component
By Luke Lischin
The creation of a new reserve component, KOMCAD, will have significant repercussions for political violence in Indonesia.
April 22, 2019
New Helicopter Deal Puts Indonesia’s Domestic Defense Industry into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The inking of a new contract has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to boost its military capabilities and the role of its domestic defense industry in addressing its needs.
August 03, 2018
Indonesia’s Defense Industry Challenge in Focus with Stakeholder Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Engagement spotlights the Jokowi government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s defense industry.
July 09, 2018
What’s in the Indonesia Navy’s New Tank Landing Ship?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at the broader significance of a recent vessel launch.
May 15, 2018
What’s Next for Indonesia-Jordan Defense Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent meetings highlighted ongoing efforts by both sides to explore further opportunities in this realm.
May 01, 2018
Exercise Komodo 2018 Puts Indonesia Navy in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Southeast Asian state will host the biggest iteration yet of its biennial multilateral exercise.
May 23, 2017
What’s With Indonesia’s 'Big' Military Exercise Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills (though far more routine than headlines suggest) show that Jakarta is determined to protect its interests.
January 19, 2017
What Does Indonesia’s New Air Force Chief Pick Mean?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jokowi’s new pick could be the country’s next military chief.
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