Indonesian Navy Seizes 1.4 Tons of Illegal Cyanide Smuggled from the Philippines
The Indonesian Navy seizes 1.4 tons of illegal cyanide smuggled from the Philippines in Bitung. Read the full report on the 2026 maritime security bust.
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Defense
Defense Ministry Dispatches 100 Navy Personnel for Italian Carrier Training
Indonesia prepares 100 Navy personnel for aircraft carrier training in Italy. Read more about the strategic acquisition of the Giuseppe Garibaldi here.
National
Navy Deploys Defense Vessels to Search for Sunken Boat Victims in Labuan Bajo
Indonesian Navy deploys defense assets to assist the search for victims of a sunken tourist boat in Labuan Bajo. Read the full news.
Criminal
Navy Raids Illegal Tin Warehouses in Bangka Belitung, Seizes Over 130 Tons
The Indonesian Navy seizes 130 tons of suspected illegal tin worth over Rp40 billion in Bangka Belitung during a major enforcement raid. Read the full report.
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
Indonesia, Philippines Launch Joint Naval Drills to Boost Border Security
Indonesia and the Philippines launched joint naval drills, MTA Philindo 2025, to strengthen border patrols and boost maritime security. Read more here.
Defense
Indonesia and Russia Step Up Naval Ties Amid Rising Global Tensions
Indonesia and Russia boost naval cooperation as Admiral Muhammad Ali meets Russian envoy Sergei Tolchenov in Jakarta. Read more about the strengthening defense ties.
National
Indonesian and Thai Navies Stage Joint Warship Drills in Gulf of Thailand
Indonesia and Thailand navies hold joint warship exercises in the Gulf of Thailand, including helicopter deck landings and boarding drills. Read the full story here.
National
Returning to Indonesian Citizenship Requires Legal Process: Law Minister
Former Indonesian marine Satria Arta Kumbara must undergo a legal process to regain citizenship after joining Russian military. Read the full story.
National
Foreign Ministry Monitors Former Marine Now Serving with Russian Forces
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to monitor former Marine Satria Arta Kumbara who joined Russian volunteer forces. Read the full report here.
National
Indonesian, French Navies Strengthen Military Cooperation
Indonesia and France deepen naval cooperation through joint training and strategic defense initiatives. Read the full story on the bilateral meeting in Paris.
Criminal
Navy Foils Smuggling of 2.56 Million Packs of Illegal Thai Cigarettes
Indonesian Navy intercepts 2.56 million packs of illegal Thai cigarettes off Bengkalis, seizing Rp 97 billion. Read how the operation unfolded.
