Indonesia

Oct- 2026 -

9 October

Indonesia Forms Six New Regional Commands, Raises Civic Oversight Concerns

Indonesia has inaugurated six regional military commands to expand its armed forces’ administrative reach, while drawing scrutiny from civil society groups over potential military encroachment into civilian governance.

Sep- 2026 -

29 September

Asia Pacific

Indonesian Navy's first aircraft carrier KRI Sriwijaya (100).

Christine Casimiro

Fincantieri, PT PAL Indonesia Join Forces to Modernize Jakarta’s First Aircraft Carrier

Italian firm Fincantieri and Surabaya-based shipbuilder PT PAL Indonesia have established a cooperation framework to modernize Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier.

22 September

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

First Indonesian Carrier Arrives With Heavy Backlash Over Retrofit Cost

Indonesia has taken delivery of its first aircraft carrier, welcoming the former Italian Navy warship ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (C-551) amid domestic debate over the aging vessel’s cost and strategic value.

21 September

Land

Rojoef Manuel

Indonesia’s Kaplan Armored Personnel Carrier Passes Pre-Delivery Tests in Turkey

Ankara-based defense contractor FNSS and Indonesian state enterprise Pindad have finalized preliminary acceptance tests in Turkey for the Indonesian Army’s first Kaplan armored personnel carrier.

15 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Indonesia Pursues Underwater Drones to Patrol Strategic Straits

The Indonesian Navy is planning to develop unmanned underwater vehicles with domestic defense firms to strengthen surveillance across the country’s vast maritime territory.

3 September

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Indonesia Probes Claims Eight Citizens Joined Russian Military

Indonesia is investigating claims that eight of its citizens were recruited into the Russian military for deployment in Ukraine.

1 September

Exercises

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 1st Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Indonesian soldiers assigned to the Indonesian Army Strategic Reserve Command, hold a secure position at the Jungle Field Training Exercise during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 29, 2025. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John Farmer)

Giulia Bernacchi

US, Indonesia Begin Multinational Military Drills With 4,700 Personnel

The US and Indonesia have launched their annual Super Garuda Shield military exercise, bringing together more than 4,700 personnel.

Aug- 2026 -

13 August

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

A New Indonesian USV Brings AI and a 150-Kilogram Warhead to the Fight

The Indonesian Navy is advancing its modernization effort with a new indigenous kamikaze unmanned surface vessel built to strengthen the country’s maritime strike capabilities.

Jul- 2026 -

23 July

Asia Pacific