TNI

The shift follows widespread concerns that President Prabowo Subianto is seeking to reinstate the Suharto-era doctrine of "dual function."

Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin comes to office with a wealth of experience, but will face stiff challenges in implementing President Prabowo Subianto's vision.

As geopolitical tensions grow, Jakarta is seeking to insulate its military, and its economy, from possible Western pressure.

The armed forces were forced to issue a rare apology after a video showing soldiers torturing a Papuan separatist fighter was posted online.

The army's influence has been on the rise over the past decade. Will this continue under the ex-general's leadership?

All three have pledged to expand and modernize the Indonesian National Armed Forces, though it remains to be seen how they would put the idea into practice.

Defense cooperation between Washington and Jakarta is on an upswing, but on the Indonesian side clear limits remain.

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

The Minimum Essential Force modernization program ends next year. Does TNI-AL have a plan for what to do next?

The European conflict has laid bare several vulnerabilities in the TNI's modernization plans.

In its annual human rights report, the organization KontraS documented 72 cases of unlawful killings by police and military personnel.

With the Indonesian government facing a pandemic-induced fiscal squeeze, the military faces a growing competition for financial resources.

The announcement represents one part of a sharp planned increase in Indonesia's defense spending.

The creation of a new reserve component, KOMCAD, will have significant repercussions for political violence in Indonesia.

The steel-cutting ceremony for the fast attack crafts put the Southeast Asian state’s navy back in the headlines.

The inauguration of the two new aviation squadrons highlighted ongoing efforts by the Southeast Asian state to develop and modernize its military.

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

A recent development has spotlighted Jakarta’s ongoing efforts to upgrade and integrate its existing capabilities to address a range of threats.

Officials continue to highlight the importance of changing the mindset of Indonesians to defend the country.

The Southeast Asian state will host the biggest iteration yet of its biennial multilateral exercise.

The two sides held another iteration of their Bilateral Consultative Forum this month.

The move comes as the county looks to upcoming elections.

The Indonesian military’s past abuses should not be forgotten.

Hadi Tjahjanto will face both political and security challenges as Indonesia gears up for elections.