Indonesian Military Cracks Down on Misuse of Sirens and Flashing Lights
Indonesia’s military police tighten control on siren and strobe misuse, stressing they are only for ambulances, fire trucks, hearses, and escorts. Read the news here.
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Defense
TNI Commander Justifies $11.5 Billion Defense Budget for 2026,
Indonesia approves a record $11.5 billion defense budget for 2026. TNI chief says advanced weapons are costly but vital for security and investment. Read the full news.
National
TNI Commander Warns Military Police on Sirens and Flashing Lights Use Amid Public Complaints
TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto urges Military Police to follow rules on sirens and strobes, backing public complaints of misuse. Read the full report.
Defense
Indonesian Army Investigates Alleged Australian Arms Supply to Armed Groups in Papua
Indonesia’s Army investigates reports that two Australians allegedly supplied weapons to armed groups in Papua. It continues verification amid vast territory challenges. Read more.
Criminal
Army Chief Orders Internal Review After Soldiers Named Suspect in Bank Head Kidnapping-Murder Case
Indonesia’s Army Chief General Maruli SImanjuntak vows internal review after a soldier was arrested for a high-profile kidnapping-murder of a bank executive. Read the full report.
Defense
TNI Soldiers to Guard DPR “Until Fully Secure”: Defense Minister
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin confirmed TNI troops will remain stationed at the DPR/MPR complex after September riots. Read the full story now.
National
INP, TNI Patrols Extended to Neighborhoods to Stop Looting
Indonesia deploys joint TNI, INP patrols down to neighborhood level to stop looting and unrest after riots. Security tightened, public urged to stay calm. Read the full report.
National
INP Chief Vows Immediate Action to Restore Security
Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigir Prabowo vowed that the military and police will act swiftly to restore security after violent protests, assuring public safety and stability. Read more here.
National
President Prabowo Orders TNI, INP to Act Firmly Against Violent Protests
President Prabowo Subianto ordered the TNI and INP to act firmly against violent protests turning into riots, stressing law enforcement and stability. Read the full report.
National
TNI Chief Visits Home of Fallen Ride-Hailing Driver, Expresses Condolences
TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto visited the family of Affan Kurniawan, a ride-hailing driver killed in a Jakarta protest incident. Read the full story here.
National
Sahroni Commends TNI and INP in Securing Public Protest at DPR
Vice Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), Ahmad Sahroni, expressed his appreciation for the performance of the Indonesian National Military (TNI) and the Indonesian National Police (INP) in securing the demonstration on August 25, 2025, at the DPR Building.
National
TNI Commander Reshuffles Top Ranks, New Inspector General and Spokesperson Appointed
TNI Commander reshuffled top military posts, appointing a new Inspector General and spokesperson while promoting 31 senior officers. Read the details now.
