Merdeka Palace Debuts Public "Guard Mounting" Ceremony to Boost Tourism
Experience the Buckingham-style "guard mounting" at Istana Merdeka every Sunday. See the Paspampres parade and take photos at Jakarta's newest tourist attraction.
Category 'Defense'
Defense
Defense
Defense Ministry to Train 4,000 Civil Servants in Jakarta as Military Reserves
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin launches military reserve training for 4,000 Jakarta civil servants. Read the news to understand Indonesia’s new defense mobilization strategy.
Defense
Indonesian Air Force Strengthens Aviation Ties with Airbus
Indonesian Air Force collaborates with Airbus to maintain aircraft readiness and reliability, ensuring operational capability for defense and disaster relief missions. Read more.
Defense
Defense Ministry Modernizes 20 C-130H Hercules Aircraft Through PTDI and GMF
Indonesia is modernizing 20 C-130H Hercules aircraft operated by the Air Force through PTDI and GMF, extending service life up to 15 years. Learn more.
Defense
Indonesian Army Applies “Smart Approach” to Security Strategy in Papua
Indonesian Army adopts a smart approach in Papua through proportional security and human-focused territorial programs to build safety and community welfare.
Defense
TNI Troops to Guard PT Pertamina Refineries for Energy Security: Energy Ministry
Indonesia deploys military forces to secure PT Pertamina refineries starting December 2025 to enhance national energy security and prevent disruptions. Read more now.
Defense
PTDI, Greece Scytalys to Build Advanced Spy Aircraft
Indonesia partners with Greece’s Scytalys to turn the N219 into a maritime spy aircraft equipped with advanced radar and real-time surveillance systems. Read the full report.
Defense
TNI Prepares 20,000 Troops, Field Hospitals, and Heavy Equipment for Possible Gaza Mission
Indonesia prepares 20,000 TNI personnel, field hospitals, ambulances, and engineering units for a potential Gaza peacekeeping mission as it awaits UN and regional approval. Read the full story.
Defense
Indonesian Navy to Establish Two New Fleet Commands to Bolster Maritime Defense
Indonesian Navy will add two new fleet commands in East Kalimantan and Ambon to strengthen maritime defense under the 2025–2029 plan. Read more.
Defense
TNI Plans Major Expansion Across Army, Navy, and Air Force Branches
Indonesian Military (TNI) plans a major defense buildup, including new battalions, fleets, and a space unit, under the 2025–2029 strategy. Read more.
Defense
President Prabowo, President Lee Discuss Continuation of South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet Project
Indonesia and South Korea reaffirm their commitment to continue the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet project during President Prabowo’s bilateral meeting with President Lee Jae Myung. Read more.
Defense
Indonesia to Produce 30 AI-Powered Autonomous Submarines to Guard Strategic Waters
Indonesia to build 30 AI-powered autonomous submarines to secure maritime choke points, joining the U.S., Russia, and China in advanced naval innovation. Read more.
