On February 12, the Indonesian Navy Chief Adm. Muhammad Ali announced that the government is currently in talks with Italy regarding the possible acquisition of Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier, the currently Italian-operated Giuseppe Garibaldi.
Category: Defence
Indonesia to station thousands of troops in Gaza
Indonesian troops conduct live hoist training during Exercise Super Garuda Shield in Baturaja, showcasing joint military readiness with the United States and strengthening regional defense […]
ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet in Manila to address rising regional security challenges
Southeast Asian Foreign Ministers gather in Manila, the Philippines, on January 29 to discuss several unresolved regional issues.
Indonesia to operate first Rafale fighter jets
On January 27, Indonesia’s Defence Ministry has confirmed that the Indonesian Air Force has begun operating three Rafale fighter jets delivered from France, marking the first phase of a deal to strengthen the country’s air defence.
23 Indonesian marines buried by a landslide, four found dead
On January 26, 23 marines from the Indonesian navy were buried alive during pre-service training in Cisarua, West Java, before being deployed to Indonesia-Papua New Guinea border station.
Border shift moves three Indonesian villages into Malaysia in North Borneo
A border realignment between Indonesia and Malaysia has reportedly placed parts of three villages in Nunukan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia within Malaysian territory.
Philippines pushes for legally binding South China Sea COC
On January 22, the Philippines Foreign Ministry stated that it seeks to ratify the Code of Conduct (COC) with China on the South China Sea.
Japan and the Philippines strengthen military cooperation
Japan and the Philippines signed an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement on January 15.
Cambodia urges Thailand to withdraw troops from disputed border areas
On January 2, Cambodia called on Thailand to withdraw its troops from their territory accusing Thai forces of occupying Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Preah Vihear and Oddar Meanchey provinces following 20 days of escalation.
China hosts Thai and Cambodian FMs to support ceasefire
On December 29, the Chinese Foreign Minister (FM) Wang Yi met his Thai and Cambodian counterparts in Yunnan province, China.