PT PAL

Under the terms of the long-awaited deal, two of the French submarines will be built in Indonesia by the state shipbuilding firm PT PAL.

A complaint filed with the country's Human Rights Commission claims that three state-owned firms have transferred arms to Myanmar's military in recent years, including since the 2021 coup.

Despite a rash of major defense acquisitions, the country still spends a relatively low percentage of its GDP on defense.

The country has long sought to balance the operational and strategic needs of the military against the political imperative to contribute to economic development.

President Joko Widodo has overseen a centralization of research, development, and industrial production.

A closer look at what lies ahead for both sides in this aspect of defense collaboration.

Jakarta continues to add to its capabilities in spite of the challenges that remain.

The Southeast Asian state continues to make incremental progress in its efforts amid lingering challenges.

Defense equipment featured prominently in the headlines surrounding a recent bilateral summit between the two Southeast Asian states.

Jakarta unveils another vessel that marks a capability boost amid familiar challenges that remain.

The government continues to raise awareness about efforts in this realm despite the significant challenges that remain.

Though Jakarta continues to make some inroads in boosting its capabilities and defense industry, familiar challenges remain.