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minimum essential force
![What’s in Indonesia New Air Force Squadrons? What’s in Indonesia New Air Force Squadrons?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-12-07_23-10-10.jpg)
What’s in Indonesia New Air Force Squadrons?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The inauguration of the two new aviation squadrons highlighted ongoing efforts by the Southeast Asian state to develop and modernize its military.
![New PC-40 Vessel Spotlights Indonesia’s Navy Modernization New PC-40 Vessel Spotlights Indonesia’s Navy Modernization](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-1200px-kri_karang_pilang_and_kri_karang_tekok.jpg)
New PC-40 Vessel Spotlights Indonesia’s Navy Modernization
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at what the commissioning of a new vessel means for Indonesia's wider defense modernization.
![Indonesia Spotlights Defense Industry Challenge Under Jokowi Indonesia Spotlights Defense Industry Challenge Under Jokowi](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-14967050094_c7c91891a3_z.jpg)
Indonesia Spotlights Defense Industry Challenge Under Jokowi
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The government continues to raise awareness about efforts in this realm despite the significant challenges that remain.
![Indonesia’s Naval Modernization Continues With New Fast Attack Craft Launch Indonesia’s Naval Modernization Continues With New Fast Attack Craft Launch](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-jalayuda240308.jpg)
Indonesia’s Naval Modernization Continues With New Fast Attack Craft Launch
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Though Jakarta continues to make some inroads in boosting its capabilities and defense industry, familiar challenges remain.
![Will Indonesia's Military Budget Fall or Rise? Will Indonesia's Military Budget Fall or Rise?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-01-17_05-32-53.jpg)
Will Indonesia's Military Budget Fall or Rise?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Boost would reverse an earlier proposed defense budget cut for 2016.
![Why is Indonesia Set to Cut its Military Budget for 2016? Why is Indonesia Set to Cut its Military Budget for 2016?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sizes/thumbnail/2559_524382f864a12.jpg)
Why is Indonesia Set to Cut its Military Budget for 2016?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Move would be another blow to Jakarta’s military modernization efforts.
![India, Indonesia to Cooperate on Maritime Security, Defense Procurement India, Indonesia to Cooperate on Maritime Security, Defense Procurement](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-13_19-57-31.jpg)
India, Indonesia to Cooperate on Maritime Security, Defense Procurement
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New Delhi wants to support the development of Indonesia’s military and defense industry.
![Can Indonesia Speed Up Its Military Aircraft Modernization? Can Indonesia Speed Up Its Military Aircraft Modernization?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-06-30_14-58-11.jpg)
Can Indonesia Speed Up Its Military Aircraft Modernization?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s latest attempt may be more challenging than it looks.
![Who Will Be Indonesia’s Next Military Chief? Who Will Be Indonesia’s Next Military Chief?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-31_21-57-15.jpg)
Who Will Be Indonesia’s Next Military Chief?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Jakarta will appoint a successor to lead its military in the next few months.
An Indonesian Defense Revolution Under Jokowi?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Indonesia’s new president is determined to transform its defense industry.
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