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Modi Secures BrahMos Missile Contract on Indonesia Trip
Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to Jakarta unveils a contract for the BrahMos missile system, but the deal's value remains undisclosed.News Jul 7, 2026 | 1:44 pm
Canada Selects Germany's ThyssenKrupp to Build 12 Submarines
No US company bid because the United States builds only nuclear-powered submarines, while Canada sought conventionally powered vessels.News Jul 7, 2026 | 3:56 am
Indonesia, India in ‘Advanced’ Talks for ‘Affordable’ BrahMos Missile
India says that the BrahMos missile system is a "very affordable and reliable system" which Indonesia can acquire.News Jul 4, 2026 | 12:47 pm
Indonesia No Longer Co-Producer for Korea's KF-21 Fighter Jet
About a decade ago, both countries shook hands on jointly developing the KF-21 fighter jet, a cooperation that had seen turbulences.News Jun 29, 2026 | 3:02 pm
Russia Stays Hopeful for Indonesia’s Sukhoi Fighter Jet Order
US sanctions have reportedly discouraged Jakarta from proceeding as the latter sought alternatives to boost its airpower.News Jun 27, 2026 | 7:53 pm
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
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