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Pentagon Asks Congress for Roughly $80 Billion to Cover Cost of Iran War
... already a sizable military spending boost being sought by ... he’s expecting a supplemental spending request from the administration for ... at home. “You’re spending families’ hard-earned tax ... to a total spending amount for both defense and non-defense programs, “ ...News Jun 23, 2026 | 9:20 pm
Hegseth Reassures Pacific Allies While Softening China Rhetoric
Singapore. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ... him,” he said. The defense secretary also reiterated the Trump ... for allies to increase military spending, saying the United States ... Asian countries for strengthening their defense capabilities while taking a swipe ...News May 30, 2026 | 11:34 am
Indonesia’s ‘Many Friends’ Doctrine Is More Selective Than It Appears
... counts—across nearly 30 countries, spending months abroad in pursuit of ... global supply chains. His own defense of frequent travel underscores this ...Opinion May 25, 2026 | 12:54 pm
Prabowo’s Military Modernization Plan Faces Economic Reality Check
... 337 trillion for defense this year. The Defense Ministry’s spending is capped at ... import dependence. “We must continue defense spending while maintaining fiscal discipline. Military ... to priorities, our military spending risks becoming symbolic and lacking ...News May 22, 2026 | 9:14 am
No Rupiah Spent: US to Fund Search for Fallen Soldiers in Indonesia
... identifying the missing soldiers overseas. Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin revealed on ... the financial aspect, as government spending has become a more sensitive issue ... government to be mindful of spending, including ensuring energy subsidies — which ...News May 19, 2026 | 7:34 pm
Indonesia’s External Debt Climbs to $434 Billion in Q1 2026
... , with borrowing directed toward priority spending and efforts to capitalize on ... debt, followed by public administration, defense, and compulsory social security at ...Business May 18, 2026 | 3:19 pm
Indonesia Expands Air Power with 6 Rafale Fighter Jets
... now full of uncertainty. Defense has become a primary requirement ... increasing its Rafale order. Defense Ministry’s spokesman Rico Ricardo ... doesn’t hold back on military spending. In 2026 alone, the ... roughly $19 billion) for defense. His intention of replacing ...News May 18, 2026 | 11:30 am
Trump, Xi Wrap Up Summit Claiming Progress in Stabilizing US-China Relations
... . Trump has demanded Taiwan increase defense spending, and in December, the White ...News May 15, 2026 | 1:51 pm
Minister Rejects Claims of Shrinking Indonesia Cash Buffer
... has not been tapped for spending. The clarification follows circulating concerns ... is the second line of defense, or even the last layer ...Business Apr 27, 2026 | 7:06 pm
JCI Ticks Up 0.41%, Tracking Wall Street, Oil Risks Restrain Momentum
... , reflected in the weakening of defense stocks and the rise of ... Apple, with a focus on AI spending and data centers as the ...Business Apr 27, 2026 | 9:03 am
Second Home: Prabowo to Visit France Again Soon
... pursue education cooperation in the defense sector,” Sugiono said. “ ... overseas trips to save state spending. Just a few weeks ago ... new Rafale orders, which Defense Ministry spokesman Rico Ricardo ... according to Rico. Beyond defense, Indonesia-France trade had ...News Apr 22, 2026 | 9:07 pm
Indonesian Stocks Dip as Middle East Tensions Cloud Outlook, Rupiah Hits 17,000
... 3,153.6 trillion ($185.1 billion). Government spending reached Rp 815 trillion, or ... meaningful as long as large spending programs continue without evaluation, highlighting ... Putih Village Cooperatives (KDMP), and defense procurement (Alutsista) as key areas ...Business Apr 7, 2026 | 4:03 pm
Rupiah Weakens Beyond 17,000 on Geopolitical Strains, Budget Deficit Fears
... waters, according to the country’s defense ministry. External pressures were further ... target, driven by higher subsidy spending as global oil prices surge ...Business Apr 2, 2026 | 3:48 pm
As KF-21 Jet Set for June, Korea Now Eyes Indonesian Shipbuilding Deal
... this time, their bilateral defense partnership has lasered in on ... valuable partner” to his country’s defense industry, alluding to the KF ... not shy away from spending money on upgrading its ... .9 billion) for this year’s defense spending. Read More: Russia Open if ...News Apr 1, 2026 | 6:13 pm
Russia Open if Indonesia Wants to Buy Its Warships
... from Russia to increase your defense capability,” Tolchenov told reporters ... seem to hold back on defense spending. In 2026 alone, his ... trillion ($19.8 billion) for defense. The government had also ... refuse to invest in their defense system “would have [their] ...News Apr 1, 2026 | 11:06 am
Indonesian Military, Defense Ministry Introduce WFH Scheme Amid Energy Concerns
... efficiency amid global geopolitical uncertainties. Defense Ministry spokesperson Brig. Gen. Rico ... include prioritizing the use of defense equipment based on operational ... focusing on trimming non-essential spending, particularly programs with limited impact ...News Mar 24, 2026 | 9:09 am
Spain Says 'No to the War' in Iran Despite Trump's Trade Threat
... of NATO’s pledge to increase defense spending by members to 5% of GDP ... could meet its estimated defense needs by spending less — just 2.1% of GDP ...News Mar 4, 2026 | 10:20 pm
Gaza Security Force Feared to Worsen Indonesia’s Burgeoning Deficit
... inflict financial damage. “Our defense budget keeps on rising. The ... strong contingent fatten up our spending and tighten our fiscal ... of 3% of GDP. Indonesia’s defense budget stands at a copious amount ... billion) this year. The Defense Ministry gets about Rp 187 ...Business Feb 24, 2026 | 7:24 am
Indonesia’s Membership in Trump's Gaza Peace Board Could Cut Defense Budget by 9%
... , will be funded through the Defense Ministry’s budget, Finance Minister Purbaya ... is insufficient, we will reorient spending. What matters is that we ... strengthen Indonesia’s weapons systems and defense capabilities. President Prabowo Subianto confirmed ...News Feb 3, 2026 | 9:18 pm
Trump Links Greenland Row to Nobel Peace Prize Snub
... Ukraine, previous rounds of tariffs, defense spending, and migration policy. Reflecting rising ... that stage,” he said. Denmark’s defense minister and Greenland’s foreign minister ...News Jan 19, 2026 | 9:58 pm
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