# defense

B-52 Bomber Crashes after Takeoff at US Military Base in California

The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, typically crewed by five people, is a long-range bomber that entered service in 1955.
News Jun 16, 2026 | 3:22 am

Japan to Possibly Transfer Asagiri Destroyers to Indonesia

Indonesia and Japan have agreed to enter talks for an Asagiri-class destroyer transfer, including on the vessel's maintenance.
News Jun 5, 2026 | 8:25 pm

Indonesia to Receive Garibaldi Carrier This Year, Braces for Hormuz Delays

Rome wants to donate a decades-old aircraft carrier to Indonesia to avoid costly dismantling.
News Jun 3, 2026 | 3:44 pm

Indonesia’s C-130 Hercules Repair Center to See Progress by 2028

Washington has picked Indonesia to be Asia’s hub for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of the C-130 Hercules.
News Jun 3, 2026 | 10:14 am

Qatar and Indonesia Want to Be Defense Industry Partners, No Contract Yet

Indonesia says there are plans for a defense industry cooperation with Qatar, but they are not bound to a contract yet.
News Jun 2, 2026 | 4:06 pm

Indonesia’s Fishing Villages Told to Keep Eye Out for Drones

Indonesia is turning its fishing villages into its eyes and ears for underwater drones and other maritime threats.
News May 31, 2026 | 9:32 am

Hegseth Praises Indonesia’s Military Upgrades in Burden-Sharing Call

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says Indonesia has shared the burden of beefing up collective defense via its military upgrades.
News May 30, 2026 | 7:35 pm

Macron Pleased with Indonesia’s Rafale Jets, But No New Contract Yet

French President Emmanuel Macron, however, hopes that Indonesia will be open to "new perspectives" in defense, including on Rafale fighters.
News May 29, 2026 | 9:09 am

Prabowo’s Military Modernization Plan Faces Economic Reality Check

Indonesia’s military modernization faces challenges related to interoperability and a weakening currency.
News May 22, 2026 | 9:14 am

Is Tokyo Becoming Jakarta’s New Security Anchor?

Japan is seeking to play a more proactive role in upholding the vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
Opinion May 21, 2026 | 1:31 am

Indonesia Expands Air Power with 6 Rafale Fighter Jets

Indonesia has ordered 42 Rafale jets made by the French defense giant Dassault Aviation.
News May 18, 2026 | 11:30 am

Indonesian Navy Welcomes Its First Submarine Rescue Vessel

German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen (A&R) and its Batam-based counterpart Palindo Marine partnered to build the vessel.
News May 11, 2026 | 2:07 pm

Indonesia, Turkey Sign Deal for Unmanned Fighter Jets

Indonesian defense firm Republikorp Group inked a deal with the Turkish drone powerhouse Baykar for unmanned fighter jets.
Business May 8, 2026 | 1:20 pm

Indonesia, Japan Seal Defense Pact as Tokyo Lifts Lethal Arms Export Ban

Japan has recently ditched its post-war pacifism by lifting its ban of lethal arms export.
News May 4, 2026 | 1:36 pm

US Navy Secretary John Phelan Resigns in Latest Departure of Top Defense Leader

Showing how sudden the latest move was, Phelan the day before had addressed a large crowd of sailors and industry professionals.
News Apr 23, 2026 | 5:32 am

Indonesia Trains Civil Servants as Military Reserves

Indonesia begins training civil servants as reserve forces under a national defense program, targeting 4,000 recruits in 2026.
News Apr 22, 2026 | 11:59 am

NATO Intercepts Russian Military Aircraft Flying Over the Baltic Sea

Even before the war in Ukraine, NATO was intercepting Russian planes around 300 times each year.
News Apr 21, 2026 | 8:13 pm

Indonesia-US Military Upgrade May Come with Transfer Limitations

Indonesia and the US has recently agreed to explore the possibility of co-developing asymmetric capabilities and next-gen defense tech.
News Apr 17, 2026 | 8:03 pm

France Emerges as Indonesia’s Safe Bet for Military Modernization

Indonesia has ordered 42 French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jets -- six of which have already been delivered -- along with two submarines.
News Apr 17, 2026 | 8:06 am