# defense
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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
Indonesia Says No New Rafale Order, 3 Jets Set for May Arrival
Indonesia shoots down hopes for additional Rafale contracts, but Indonesia should operate 6 units by May.News Apr 16, 2026 | 10:00 am
Prabowo, France’s Macron Discuss Military Procurement
There is little to no detail whether the Prabowo-Macron talks have resulted in additional Rafale fighter jet purchases.News Apr 15, 2026 | 9:00 am
Serbia Agrees to Produce Combat Drones with Israel
The Balkan country's Yugoimport SDPR state arms producer will open a drone plant with Elbit Systems, according to local media.News Apr 14, 2026 | 10:15 pm
US Seeks to Recover Remains of World War II Soldiers in Indonesia
Indonesia's Morotai was a major base for Allied powers — including the US — during the World War II.News Apr 14, 2026 | 3:21 pm
Indonesia, US Unveil ‘Major’ Defense Cooperation for New Military Tech
Indonesia and the US will explore the co-development of sophisticated asymmetric capabilities and next-generation defense technologies.News Apr 14, 2026 | 10:00 am
Prabowo Lands in Paris to Meet Macron Ahead of More Rafale Jets
Indonesia has ordered 42 units of the French-made Rafale fighter jets.News Apr 14, 2026 | 8:12 am
Indonesia Says Blanket US Overflight Access Deal is Not Final
Indonesia says the overflight access deal with the US is still under internal discussion and is far from legally binding.News Apr 13, 2026 | 2:20 pm
Indonesia Says No Final Decision on Buying Four More A400M Military Planes
The archipelagic Indonesia has been mulling adding four units of A400Ms to boost its airlift capacity.News Apr 11, 2026 | 7:07 am
Torpedo-Like Object Found Floating Near Lombok Tourist Waters
A torpedo-like object found near Lombok has been secured by the Navy, with its origin and function still under investigation.News Apr 8, 2026 | 1:56 pm
Iran Downs US Fighter Jet in Rare Battlefield Setback for Washington
Iran shot down US military aircraft, marking the first combat losses in over 20 years.News Apr 4, 2026 | 11:17 am
As KF-21 Jet Set for June, Korea Now Eyes Indonesian Shipbuilding Deal
Naval vessel exporter South Korea pitches a shipbuilding partnership during Prabowo's visit.News Apr 1, 2026 | 6:13 pm
Russia Open if Indonesia Wants to Buy Its Warships
The archipelagic Indonesia is in the process of upgrading its arsenal.News Apr 1, 2026 | 11:06 am
Indonesian Navy Welcomes Second Italian-Made Multipurpose Combat Ship
Indonesia commissions Italian-built KRI Prabu Siliwangi, strengthening naval capabilities and maritime security operations.News Mar 29, 2026 | 10:37 pm
France-Indonesia Defense Ties Take Off Ahead of More Rafale Jets This Year
Indonesia has placed orders for 42 Rafale fighter jets in a bid to upgrade its aging air force.News Mar 24, 2026 | 4:19 pm
Indonesian Military, Defense Ministry Introduce WFH Scheme Amid Energy Concerns
Indonesia’s defense sector adopts weekly WFH policy to cut fuel use as government pushes efficiency amid global energy risks.News Mar 24, 2026 | 9:09 am
Six US Airmen Dead after Tanker Plane Crashed during Operation against Iran
The crash followed an unspecified incident involving two aircraft in “friendly airspace,” and the other plane landed safely.News Mar 14, 2026 | 12:38 am
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