Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin

Indonesia is urged to retain full control over the Kertajati Hercules hub to ensure activities align with government objectives.

Prabowo and Japan's defense minister discuss strengthening defense cooperation between Indonesia and Japan.

Indonesia's defense minister requests 667 trillion rupiah for 2027 defense budget.

Indonesia's Defense Ministry proposes a budget of Rp 667 trillion for 2027, exceeding the indicative limit.

Indonesia and Malaysia expand military cooperation efforts through a meeting between their defense officials.

Japan and Indonesia will begin talks on exporting Asagiri-class destroyers to Jakarta.

Indonesia and Qatar formed a joint venture to develop defense industries, including firearms and advanced technologies.

Indonesia and Qatar sign a defense cooperation agreement, still in the exploratory phase.

Jimly Asshiddiqie praises Ryamizard Ryacudu as a professional soldier.

Menteri Pertahanan Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin will lead the military funeral of former Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu.

Agum Gumelar and Fadli Zon remember Ryamizard Ryacudu as a tough but humanistic figure.

President Prabowo returned to Jakarta after a three-day France visit where he secured four commercial deals with President Macron covering energy, trade, and defense cooperation, establishing a Franco-Indonesian business council.

An international stabilization force of 20,000 troops promised for Gaza has stalled three months after announcement, with Indonesia indefinitely postponing its 8,000-troop pledge due to escalating Iran tensions and domestic opposition complicating Arab-U.S. cooperation.

Indonesia considers hosting a US military aircraft repair hub, testing its non-aligned foreign policy stance.

President Prabowo Subianto attends a shrimp harvest in Kebumen, Central Java.

Is Tokyo Becoming Jakarta’s New Security Anchor?

Indonesia made no commitment to the US on airspace access, prioritizing its constitution and national interests.

The US strengthened its hand in the Strait of Malacca with a recent agreement with Indonesia.

Prabowo Subianto receives Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro in Jakarta.

President Prabowo Subianto receives reports from Indonesian military leaders on strategic program developments.

Prabowo meets military leaders to review strategic programs for equitable development and improved living standards nationwide.

Japan and Indonesia agreed to begin working-level talks on exporting Asagiri-class destroyers to Jakarta, strengthening Indo-Pacific defense cooperation amid China's military expansion and revised Japanese arms export rules.

Japan and Indonesia will begin talks on exporting the Asagiri-class destroyer currently used by Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force.

Indonesia and Qatar signed a defense cooperation pact to strengthen military ties and develop the defense industry.

Indonesia and Qatar discuss military cooperation and defense agreements during a bilateral meeting in Jakarta.

Jokowi mourns Ryamizard, a former defense minister, as a simple, firm, and brave leader.

Indonesian PDI-P General Secretary Hasto Kristiyanto criticized plans to establish a foreign military base at Kertajati Airport in West Java, arguing it contradicts Indonesia's founding principles and historical leadership through non-alignment movements, while defense officials weigh strategic implications of the U.S. proposal.

Former Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu will be buried with military honors at TMP Kalibata.

President Prabowo Subianto returns to Indonesia after a four-day visit to France.

Indonesian military responds to protests over construction of new battalions in several regions.

Farmers in Temanggung protest the construction of a territorial battalion development.

Japan Doubles Down on Maritime Security Cooperation

Indonesia signed a letter of intent with the US on airspace access but made no commitment.

Minister of Defense claims military trials can impose harsher sentences.

Indonesia's Cabinet Secretary and Indian Ambassador discussed Prime Minister Modi's scheduled midyear visit to Indonesia, expected to strengthen the countries' 76-year strategic partnership through expanded cooperation in defense, digital affairs, and trade.

Indonesian President Prabowo plans to attend Russia's ASEAN summit in Kazan on June 17, marking his second Russia visit in twelve months and demonstrating Jakarta's balancing act between Moscow and Western security partnerships including a new U.S. defense agreement.

Komisi I DPR holds a closed meeting with the Defense Minister and TNI Commander to discuss the 2027 work plan and budget.

Japan and Indonesia initiated formal discussions to transfer retired Japanese destroyers to strengthen Indonesian naval capabilities against Chinese expansion, marking Tokyo's strategic shift toward active Indo-Pacific maritime deterrence through regional partner modernization.

Japan and Indonesia discuss transfer of used Asagiri-class destroyers to Indonesia.

Indonesia's Air Force backed Kertajati Airport as a regional C-130 Hercules maintenance hub, supporting President Prabowo's approval of a US defense offer to boost domestic aerospace industry capabilities while raising sovereignty concerns among lawmakers.

Indonesia and Qatar discuss defense cooperation during a meeting between their defense ministers.

Indonesia and Qatar deepen security ties amid global tensions through bilateral meetings and agreements.

President Prabowo Subianto attends the funeral of former Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu.

Vice President Gibran and cabinet members attend Ryamizard Ryacudu's funeral.

President Prabowo Subianto returns to Indonesia after a four-day visit to France.

Three months after Trump's Board of Peace announced a 20,000-troop stabilization force for Gaza, no countries have delivered significant contributions, stalled by Iran tensions, Hamas's refusal to disarm, and regional skepticism undermining peacekeeping efforts.

Indonesia considers Kertajati as a maintenance hub for Hercules aircraft, still in the planning stage with no deadline set.

Seskab Teddy Indra Wijaya meets Alvin Sariaatmadja to discuss Indonesia's healthcare industry.

Indonesia's non-alignment is tested amid US-China rivalry and a new defense partnership with the US.

Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin claims territorial development battalions can reduce robbery cases nationwide.