# military

US Reports First Casualties, Israel Says Its Planes 'Flying Almost Freely' over Tehran

Trump said on social media that nine ships in the Iranian navy had been “destroyed” and sunk, “some of them relatively large and important."
News Mar 2, 2026 | 1:51 am

Jakarta Awaits Second Batch of Rafale Jets, Presidential Ceremony Planned

Indonesia has placed an order for a total of 42 Rafale jets, each of which is estimated to cost $115 million.
News Feb 27, 2026 | 3:15 am

Indonesia to Receive Next Batch of Rafale Fighter Jets When Ready

Indonesia has placed orders for 42 Rafale fighter jets in a major upgrade to its airpower.
News Feb 18, 2026 | 1:53 pm

Indonesia to Draft 4,000 Civil Servants for Defense Reserve Program Starting April

Indonesia will begin training 4,000 civil servants as reserve personnel in April, in a pilot program to strengthen national defense.
News Feb 10, 2026 | 9:10 pm

Russia and Ukraine's Combined War Casualties Could Reach 2 Million Soon, Report Estimates

The CSIS report said Russia suffered 1.2 million casualties, including up to 325,000 troop deaths, since February 2022.
News Jan 29, 2026 | 10:16 am

How A Purge of China's Military Leadership Could Impact the Army

General Zhang Youxia was the highest military member just below President Xi Jinping.
News Jan 26, 2026 | 5:27 pm

23 Indonesian Marines Buried in West Java Landslide, Four Confirmed Dead

The Marines had been deployed to Cisarua for training exercises ahead of an assignment to the Papua–Papua New Guinea border.
News Jan 26, 2026 | 3:02 pm

Authorities Investigate Sugar Firms’ Use of Indonesian Air Force Land

Indonesian authorities are investigating how sugar companies were allowed to operate on land owned by the Air Force in Lampung.
News Jan 21, 2026 | 10:20 pm

Former Indonesian Brimob Officer Joins Wagner Group, Risks Loss of Citizenship

A former Indonesian police officer says he was recruited by the Wagner Group to fight in Ukraine, risking the loss of his citizenship.
News Jan 19, 2026 | 3:08 pm

Japan and the Philippines Sign a New Defense Pact Allowing Tax-Free Ammunition Supplies

During the ceremony, Japan also announced new security and economic development assistance to the Philippines.
News Jan 15, 2026 | 11:27 am

Prabowo Sends Ministers to Meet Erdogan After KAAN Fighter Jet Deal

Last year, Indonesia signed a contract to buy 48 of the Turkish-made KAAN fighter jets.
News Jan 9, 2026 | 9:06 am

US to Run Venezuela ‘Temporarily’ After Maduro’s Arrest: Trump

Maduro and his wife were aboard a US warship on their way to New York to face criminal charges over narco-terrorism.
News Jan 4, 2026 | 1:34 am

China Flexes Blockade Capabilities Near Taiwan on Second Day of Military Drills

Taiwanese officials said some of China's live rounds landed closer to the island than before.
News Dec 31, 2025 | 8:58 am

Ukraine Examines New Ways to Attacks Putin's Warships with Sea Drones

The Ukrainian uncrewed fleet succeeded in curbing the movements of Russia’s once-dominant Black Sea navy.
News Dec 8, 2025 | 2:43 am

Japan Protests After Chinese Military Aircraft Locks Its Radar on Japanese Jets

There was no breach of Japanese airspace, and no injury or damage was reported from the incident.
News Dec 7, 2025 | 1:13 pm

Israel to Provide Thailand with Air Defense Systems

Several Israeli media outlets reported that the total deal is around $107 million.
News Dec 5, 2025 | 10:54 am

World's Biggest Arms Producers Increased Revenue by 5.9% Last Year to Record Level

Thirty of the 39 US companies in the top 100 — including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics — posted increases.
News Dec 1, 2025 | 9:34 am

Dirgantara Partners with Greece’s Scytalys to Develop Maritime Surveillance Aircraft

Dirgantara Indonesia partners with Scytalys to develop N219-based maritime surveillance aircraft to strengthen Bakamla’s patrol capability.
Tech Nov 24, 2025 | 12:05 pm