Indonesia Becomes First Export Customer of Turkey’s Kizilelma Combat Drone
Turkish defense firm Baykar Technologies has signed its first export agreement for the Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft with Indonesia, with deliveries set to begin in 2028.
Indonesia Shows Where US Defense Partnerships Are Falling Short
The US is building broad defense partnerships in Southeast Asia, but Indonesia reveals the limits of cooperation without alignment.
Indonesia, Japan Sign Defense Pact After Tokyo Unlocks Arms Exports
The defense ministers of Indonesia and Japan signed a cooperation agreement, underlining the need to safeguard regional peace and stability in the face of global tumult.
Hegseth Announces ‘Major’ Defense Partnership with Indonesia
US Defense Secretary Hegseth announced a defense partnership with Indonesia following a meeting with the Southeast Asian nation's defense minister at the Pentagon.
South Korea to Transfer KF-21 Fighter Jet Prototype to Indonesia
South Korea has tentatively agreed to transfer one KF-21 Boramae fighter jet prototype to Indonesia, following financial disputes in their joint development partnership.
Indonesia Buys PC-24 Jets From Switzerland’s Pilatus, Considers PC-21 Trainers
Swiss aerospace company Pilatus has secured a contract to deliver 12 PC-24 twin-engine light aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force.
Jakarta Confirms Indonesian Peacekeeper Killed in Lebanon
Indonesia confirmed on Monday that one of its peacekeepers was killed in Lebanon, where the UN force said a projectile hit one of its positions.
Fincantieri Delivers Second Indonesian Navy Brawijaya Patrol Ship
The Indonesian Navy has received its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri.
Indonesia, Australia Eye Enhanced Defense Pact With Japan, Papua New Guinea
Indonesia and Australia have announced a plan to expand defense cooperation through new trilateral arrangements with Japan and Papua New Guinea while stepping up intelligence sharing.
Indonesia to Modernize Giuseppe Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier Domestically
Indonesia is set to modernize its incoming aircraft carrier from Italy, the Giuseppe Garibaldi, with the involvement of local firms and shipyards.
Thales, Indonesian University Launch Cyber Training Program
Thales has partnered with the Indonesian Universitas Pertahanan RI to strengthen Indonesia’s cybersecurity expertise.
Indonesia Signals Intent to Buy Leonardo’s M-346 Combat/Trainer Jet
Indonesia has signed a letter of intent for the potential supply of the Leonardo M-346F light combat and trainer Block 20 aircraft.
Babcock to Transfer Arrowhead 140 Frigate Designs to Indonesia
Babcock has secured its first work order under the 4-billion-pound ($5.3 billion) Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) between the UK and Indonesia.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia Ink Defense Cooperation Pact
Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed an agreement with Indonesia to establish defense cooperation following talks in Sarajevo, marking a step toward deeper bilateral ties.
Homegrown Power Hits the Water: Indonesia Builds Own Arrowhead 140 Frigate
KRI Balaputradewa-322 is Indonesia’s Arrowhead 140-class frigate, measuring 140 meters in length, displacing 6,626 tons, powered by CODAD engines reaching 28 knots, and armed with two 76mm cannons.
Indonesia Turns Palm Oil Waste Into Military-Grade Armor
The Indonesian Army may soon equip its soldiers with a bulletproof vest made from an unlikely source: recycled palm oil waste.
UK, Indonesia Agree to $5.2B Maritime Partnership, Boost Indo-Pacific Security
The UK and Indonesia have agreed to launch a Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) that will see Jakarta build naval and fishing vessels using British shipbuilding expertise.
Indonesia Retires Russian APCs, Deploys Czech Pandurs to UN Mission in Lebanon
Indonesia has swapped its aging Russian-made BTR-80A armored personnel carriers with Czech Pandur II 8×8 vehicles in Lebanon under a UN peacekeeping mission.
Australia, Indonesia Agree to Sign New Security Treaty
Australia and Indonesia agreed to sign a new security treaty, which includes closer military cooperation, the two countries' leaders said after talks in Sydney on Wednesday.
Indonesia Welcomes First Airbus A400M Heavy Transport
Indonesia has received its first of two A400M Atlas military transport aircraft at the Halim Air Force Base in Jakarta.
Indonesia, Rheinmetall Partner to Develop Advanced Ammunition Tech
Indonesia’s state-owned defense firm PT Pindad is teaming up with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall to develop advanced ammunition technologies.
Indonesia Debuts AI-Powered Autonomous Submarine Armed With Six Torpedoes
KSOT-008 is an AI-powered unmanned submarine capable of 72-hour missions at 20 knots, armed with six Black Shark torpedoes, and remotely operated up to 200 miles away.
Indonesia, US, and Allies Launch Joint Military Drills
Indonesia and the US launched joint military drills that will last more than a week, joining allies from 11 countries.
Indonesia Buys Two Istif Warships From Turkey
Indonesia’s Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to acquire two Istif-class frigates from Turkey at a defense convention in Istanbul.
