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Tandyo Budi Named Indonesian Army Chief in Leadership Swap with Maruli
Prabowo names Tandyo Budi Army chief and Maruli Simanjuntak TNI deputy commander in a senior military leadership swap.News Oct 15, 2026 | 4:58 pm
Indonesia Pursues Diplomacy to Grow Defense Industry
Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir says that the defense industry is a yardstick of Indonesia's diplomatic success.News Oct 12, 2026 | 7:05 pm
Prabowo to Inaugurate Six New Military Commands on TNI Anniversary
Prabowo will inaugurate six new military commands and dozens of other units as Indonesia’s TNI marks its 81st anniversary.News Oct 5, 2026 | 10:23 am
Prabowo, Erdogan Talk Defense as Jakarta Awaits Fighter Jets
Indonesia has ordered 48 units of the KAAN fighter jets which remain under development.News Sep 29, 2026 | 9:31 am
Indonesia Receives 12 US-Made AAVs Under $23 Million Deal
Indonesia is planning to order 70 more of the American AAVs, according to the US embassy.News Sep 28, 2026 | 6:28 pm
TNI to Mark 81st Anniversary without Parade as Troops Aid Disaster Victims
TNI has canceled its major Oct. 5 military parade as troops remain deployed to disaster-hit areas, opting for a modest anniversary ceremony.News Sep 28, 2026 | 2:08 am
TNI Says Four Rebels Killed in Intan Jaya Clash
Four TPNPB-OPM members were killed in a gunfight with Indonesian troops in Intan Jaya, Central Papua, the military said.News Sep 25, 2026 | 10:12 pm
Danantara, France’s Thales Ink MoU on AI and Defense Investment
The inked document between Danantara and Thales remains an "initial framework" as actual investments will be subject to further evaluations.Business Sep 25, 2026 | 8:00 am
Indonesia Commissions Its First Aircraft Carrier, KRI Sriwijaya-100
Indonesia has commissioned its first aircraft carrier, KRI Sriwijaya-100, after acquiring the former Italian Navy vessel Giuseppe Garibaldi.News Sep 24, 2026 | 4:12 pm
Indonesia to Replace NATO Communications System on Ex-Italian Carrier
The Indonesian Navy says the ex-Italian carrier Garibaldi, now known as KRI Sriwijaya, currently uses NATO communications system.News Sep 24, 2026 | 1:09 pm
Indonesia to Receive 18 More Rafale Fighter Jets from 2027 to 2029
Indonesia will receive 18 more Rafale fighter jets from 2027 through 2029 as it builds toward a planned fleet of 42 French-made aircraft.News Sep 24, 2026 | 8:22 am
Pégase 2026: France Shows Indonesia Its Airpower
France’s Pégase mission is making a stop in Indonesia this week, as the world’s second-largest arms supplier puts its airpower on display.News Sep 23, 2026 | 11:11 am
France Teaches Indonesia How to Refuel Rafale Jets Mid-Air
The Pégase 2026 lets Indonesian pilots get a close look at how their French counterparts refuel the Rafale jets mid-air.News Sep 22, 2026 | 9:10 pm
‘No Pressure’: France Won’t Force Indonesia to Buy Its Warplanes
France says that Indonesia is a "sovereign country", meaning it is up to Indonesia to decide how it will beef up its airpower.News Sep 22, 2026 | 4:50 pm
Indonesia’s First Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Jakarta
The Giuseppe Garibaldi will be renamed KRI Sriwijaya, replacing an earlier plan to call the vessel KRI Gajah Mada.News Sep 18, 2026 | 10:15 am
Our Defense Spending Still Way Smaller Than Singapore: Prabowo
Prabowo says Indonesia's military spending is among the smallest in ASEAN, and a small fraction compared to the neighboring Singapore.News Sep 17, 2026 | 12:55 pm
Germany Wants Indonesia to Buy More Airbus Military Planes
German envoy Ralf Beste says his country hopes Indonesia will buy more Airbus military aircraft.News Sep 14, 2026 | 3:31 pm
Eight Indonesians Allegedly Lured by Job Offers to Join Russian Forces
Indonesia is investigating reports that eight citizens were offered civilian jobs before allegedly being recruited to fight for Russia.News Sep 2, 2026 | 12:02 am
F-16 Jets in Jakarta Skies Are Only For A Running Event: Air Force
The Indonesian Air Force says that the F-16 Fighting Falcon jets were only practicing for a flypast meant for the upcoming Merdeka Run.News Aug 28, 2026 | 2:10 pm
Indonesia, Australia Beef Up Maritime Security Ties But ‘No New Bloc’
Indonesia is open to holding coordinated patrols with Australia, while saying that such activities will respect each other's sovereignty.News Aug 27, 2026 | 3:05 pm
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