Indonesia Enters Strategic Drone Era with Elang Hitam's Flight Test
Indonesia tests its first strategic drone, Elang Hitam, showcasing local defense capabilities and marking its entry into the global drone arena. Read the full report now
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Defense
Defense
Defense Ministry Mediates Release of Influencer Arnold Putra from Myanmar Detention
Indonesia's Ministry of Defense secures release of influencer Arnold Putra, previously jailed in Myanmar for links to banned groups. Read the full story of his return.
Defense
National
Health Minister Urges Deployment of Military Doctors to Hospitals in Conflict Zones
Indonesia to deploy military doctors to hospitals in conflict zones, including Papua, to enhance safety and service. Read more about this inter-ministerial collaboration and its local impact.
Defense
Indonesia to Boost Cyber Defense by Learning from Singapore’s Military Model
Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense to boost cyber defense through cooperation with Singapore, aiming to develop a cyber command modeled after Singapore’s DIS. Read the full report.
Defense
Defense Ministry Deploys Military to Produce Low-Cost Medicines
Indonesia deploys military labs to produce affordable, high-quality medicines for the public. Learn how the Defense Ministry and BPOM ensure national drug access. Read more.
Defense
Indonesian, Egyptian Defense Ministers Discuss Bilateral Defense Cooperation
Indonesia and Egypt strengthen defense ties through joint initiatives in military training, industry cooperation, and personnel exchange. Learn more.
Defense
Sports
Indonesian, French Soldiers Perform Pacu Jalur Dance Ahead of Bastille Day Parade
Indonesian and French troops perform Pacu Jalur dance ahead of Bastille Day in Paris. A cultural diplomacy moment you don’t want to miss—read more now.
Defense
Minister Sjafrie Uses Defense Diplomacy to Rescue Citizen in Myanmar
Indonesian Defense Minister takes diplomatic steps to secure the release of citizen imprisoned in Myanmar. Read the latest update on the defense-led rescue effort.
Defense
Indo Defence 2025 Secures 17 Domestic Defence Industry Contracts
Indo Defence 2025 concluded with 17 new contracts between Indonesia’s Defence Ministry and local companies. Explore how Indonesia is strengthening its defense industry through local partnerships.
Defense
Turkiye to Export 48 KAAN Fighter Jets to Indonesia: President Erdogan
Turkiye will produce and export 48 KAAN fifth-generation fighter jets to Indonesia under a new defense agreement, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday (11/6/2025). Read more.
Defense
President Prabowo Oversees $2 Billion in Defence MoUs at Indo Defence Expo 2025
President Prabowo Subianto witnessed the signing of 27 defence cooperation memorandums of understanding valued at Rp 33 trillion (approximately USD 2 billion) on the opening day of the Indo Defence Expo 2025. Learn more.
Defense
Southeast Sulawesi Allocates 200 Hectares for New Kopassus Base
The Southeast Sulawesi administration is preparing 200 hectares of land for a new the Army Special Forces (Kopassus) headquarters. Learn more.
