# defense

Indonesian Navy Struggles With $191 Million Fuel Debt, Budget Cuts

Navy operations disrupted by Rp 3.2T fuel debt to Pertamina, as defense budget faces Rp 26.99T cut under Prabowo’s 2025 savings plan.
News Apr 29, 2025 | 3:00 pm

Houthi Rebels Have Shot Down 7 US Reaper Drones Worth $200 Million in Recent Weeks

The sophisticated drones, built by General Atomics, cost about $30 million each, and generally fly at altitudes of more than 40,000 feet.
News Apr 25, 2025 | 10:08 am

Indonesia Dismisses Reports on Planned Russian Air Base in Papua as False

The rumors have sparked concerns about regional stability, particularly from the Australian government.
News Apr 15, 2025 | 11:28 pm

Indonesia Seeks to Join Turkiye’s Kaan Fighter Jet Project

Kaan is a fighter jet project spearheaded by the state-owned arms manufacturer Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI).
News Apr 11, 2025 | 10:14 am

Trump Officials Texted War Plans to Group Chat That Includes Journalist: Report

Just two hours after Goldberg received the details of the attack, the US began launching a series of airstrikes against Houthi targets.
News Mar 25, 2025 | 3:51 am

Boeing to Build US Next Generation Fighter Jet Named F-47

The Pentagon is still struggling to fully produce its current advanced jet, the F-35, which is expected to cost more than $1.7 trillion.
News Mar 22, 2025 | 3:29 am

EU Wants to Break Security Dependency on US and Buy More European Weapons

Andrius Kubilius said, “450 million European Union citizens should not have to depend on 340 million Americans to defend ourselves."
News Mar 20, 2025 | 3:54 am

Turkish Defense Firm Baykar Inks Deal to Build Drone Factory in Indonesia

Baykar has partnered with Indonesian defense holding Republikorp to set up a joint venture for a local drone production.
Business Feb 12, 2025 | 7:18 pm

Iran Inaugurates Its First Drone-Carrier Warship

With a 180-meter-long runway for drones, the vessel can travel up to 22,000 nautical miles without needing to refuel in ports.
News Feb 6, 2025 | 6:58 pm

Indonesian Army to Establish Five New Regional Commands

A Kodam oversees one or multiple provinces and operates at a higher level than the Military Resort Command (Korem).
News Feb 5, 2025 | 5:08 pm

Indonesia to Deploy Two Japan-Donated Patrol Boats Near Nusantara

Sjafrie said the boats will initially arrive unarmed but will be retrofitted by the Navy to make them combat-ready before deployment.
News Feb 4, 2025 | 9:27 pm

Russia Says Su-35 Jet Deal with Indonesia Still ‘on Table’

In 2018, Indonesia decided to buy 11 units of the Russian-made Sukhoi SU-35 fighter jets worth $1.1 billion, but later scraped the deal.
News Jan 23, 2025 | 3:03 pm

UK Can Help Indonesia Adopt Green Defense Tech as HMS Spey Docks in Jakarta

Prabowo and Keir Starmer had discussed the possibility of working together on more sustainable ways of operating their defense forces.
News Jan 15, 2025 | 3:17 pm

Indonesia, Japan Discuss Possible Military Technology Transfer

A Defense Ministry spokesperson denies that both countries have discussed a possible cooperation on Mogami-class frigates.
News Jan 7, 2025 | 3:09 pm

Regional Navy Officers Gather in Surabaya for Talks on Humanitarian Law Implementation

It brings together participants from 22 countries and features presentations, case studies, and group exercises.
News Dec 11, 2024 | 4:31 pm

Canada's Top Military Commander Calls Out US Senator for Questioning Woman's Role in Combat

"I can’t believe that in 2024, we still have to justify the contribution of women to their defense and to their service, in their country."
News Nov 24, 2024 | 5:48 am

Pindad Helps Supply TNI with Fresh Equipment on 79th Anniversary

The Defense Ministry recently handed over a total of 569 new defense equipment --all produced by Pindad-- to the TNI.
Special Updates Oct 3, 2024 | 10:08 am

Prabowo Credits Lawmakers for Advancing Defense Treaties with France, India

“Both India and France are nuclear powers,” he noted, underscoring the significance of these partnerships.
News Sep 25, 2024 | 9:52 pm

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