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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

4 American Soldiers Who Went Missing in Lithuania Have Died, NATO Leader Says

The US soldiers and their vehicle were reported missing Tuesday afternoon during an exercise near the Lithuanian border with Belarus.
News Mar 27, 2025 | 2:09 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

Payment Dispute May Have Triggered Fatal Shootings of 3 Lampung Policemen

"The cockfighting operators offered regular payments. There was money involved,” said Colonel Eko Syah Putra Siregar.
News Mar 21, 2025 | 2:56 pm

Gerindra's Budisatrio Explains TNI Law Revision Amid Fears of New Order Revival

Critics fear the changes could blur civilian-military boundaries and a revival of the authoritarian New Order era.
News Mar 20, 2025 | 12:24 pm

DPR Approves Military Law Revisions, Expanding Active-Duty Roles in Civilian Posts

The DPR passed the revised TNI law, expanding active-duty roles in civilian posts and raising retirement age, sparking debate.
News Mar 20, 2025 | 11:03 am

Luxury Hotel Venue Adds Controversy to Military Law Discussions

"We must ensure that all participants get adequate rest in between marathon sessions," House Secretary-General Indra Iskandar said.
News Mar 16, 2025 | 10:55 pm

Protesters Storm Hotel Meeting on Military Law Amendment

They carried a banner that reads: "What about switching places? Military officers serve as civil servants, and civilians carry the arms?"
News Mar 15, 2025 | 10:32 pm

Two Members of Prabowo’s Cabinet to Resign from Military Amid Public Debate

Meanwhile, Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Indra Wijaya, who serves as cabinet secretary, is not required to leave the military.
News Mar 14, 2025 | 2:51 am

Breaking Down the TNI Law Revision: Key Changes and Controversies

Indonesia’s military law revision sparks concerns over civilian supremacy as lawmakers push changes before the upcoming recess.
News Mar 13, 2025 | 3:14 pm

Spatial Planning Ministry Prepares Up to 250,000 Hectares for Army Battalions and Food Security

Indonesia allocates up to 250,000 hectares for 500 new army battalions and food security, securing state land for national defense.
News Mar 13, 2025 | 11:28 am

Army Chief Criticizes ‘Overreaction’ to Plan Allowing Military Officers in Civilian Roles

President Prabowo has proposed amending the 2004 military law to allow active-duty military personnel to hold key civilian positions.
News Mar 12, 2025 | 10:29 pm

President Prabowo Seeks to Allow Active Military Officers in Key Civilian Positions

President Prabowo has already appointed two active military officers to key civilian positions.
News Mar 12, 2025 | 7:43 am

Military Chief Mandates Officers Occupying Civilian Positions to Resign

Such a requirement is clearly mentioned in the 2004 law on the Indonesian military which supports civilian supremacy over a military rule.
News Mar 11, 2025 | 7:00 am

South Korean Fighter Jet Accidentally Drops Bombs, Injuring Eight

A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a training exercise Thursday, injuring eight people.
News Mar 6, 2025 | 2:09 pm

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

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