Defense Minister Meets US Counterparts to Discuss Further Colaboration
The Ministry of Defense is building defense cooperation with the United States.
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International
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
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.
National
Defense Minister Visits South Papua to Review Palm-Based Biodiesel Project
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited Boven Digoel in South Papua on Sunday (8/6/2025) to inspect the development of a palm oil-based biodiesel program. Learn more.
National
Indonesia to Create Peace Through Indo-Defence: Defense Ministry Says
Vice Defense Minister Donny Ermawan Taufanto said the Indo Defense main weapon system exhibition is part of Indonesia's efforts to participate in creating world peace and security stability.
National
BPOM Partners with Defense Ministry to Tackle High Drug Prices
The Food and Drug Agency (BPOM) has joined forces with the Ministry of Defense to address the persistently high prices of certain medicines. Learn more.
Defense
Defense Minister Proposes 75% Increase in Combat Allowance for TNI Soldiers
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin proposed a 75% increase in operational allowances for the Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers during a hearing with the House of Representatives. Learn more.
Defense
Defense Ministry Commissions 787 Reserve Personnel for National Security
The Ministry of Defense has commissioned 787 reserve component personnel from its civil service and the Indonesian Army for strategic national defense in 2025. Learn more.
National
Media Personality Deddy Corbuzier Appointed as Special Staff to Defense Minister
inister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has appointed Deddy Corbuzier as Special Staff at the Ministry of Defense, alongside five others, in a ceremony at the ministry’s headquarters in Jakarta on Tuesday.
National
Minister Sjafrie Says Government Continue to Modernize the Main Weapons System
Minister of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, said that the government will continue to modernize the Main Weapons System (Alutsista).
Defense
Defense Minister Visits French Aircraft Carrier in Lombok
Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle docked in Lombok on Saturday (1/1/2025) as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between Indonesia and France. Learn more.
Defense
Defense Ministry Plans Gradual Increase in Defense Budget
Ministry of Defense aims to increase its defense budget from 0.8 percent to 1.5 percent of GDP in stages. Learn more.
