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Defense minister assures no coup to happen

Defense minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro weighed in over coup rumor here on Friday saying that it would never happen. ...

Indonesian army prefers Black Hawk to Apache

The government is still undecided whether it would finally buy Black Hawk or Apache helicopters from the US. ...

Indonesia to buy combat helicopters from the United States

Indonesia wants to buy a number of combat helicopters from the United States for the army , Defenses Minister Purnomo ...

Ruling party figure denies general chairman`s replacement

A ruling Democratic Party figure denied that the party would replace its present general chairman, Anas Urbaningrum. ...

US $1.56 billion for modernization Indonesian Army

The Indonesian Army will have Rp14 trillion (US$1.56 billion) to buy its main equipment of weapons system this year. ...

Indonesia, Japan to Start New Era of Military Cooperation

Whenever Indonesian and Japanese officials meet, their agenda topics usually concern economic issues, particularly on ...

Indonesia, Japan to intensify cooperation in Asian security

The Indonesian and Japanese governments have agreed to intensify cooperation in maintaining stability in the Southeast ...

Kopassus, Japan's defense forces strengthen partnership

Indonesia's army special forces (Kopassus) and Japan's self-defense forces army will continue to develop their ...

Butchering of fishermen allegedly by TNI members despicable: legislator

A member of the Southeast Sulawesi regional legislative assembly described, alleged butchering of fishermen in Papua ...

President inspects floods at state palace

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has inspected a number of areas around the State Guest House, which were affected ...

President installs new navy, air force chiefs

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono installed Vice Admiral Marsetyo as the new Navy commander and Vice Marshal Ida ...

Army receives the lowest budget allocations for its armament system

Army Chief of Staff General Pramono Edhie Wibowo said on Thursday the Army has received the lowest budget allocations ...

TNI continues strengthening its weapon system

The Indonesian military (TNI) continues strengthening its weapon system to meet a minimum essential force by among ...

Indonesia, Thailand step up cooperation in defence

Thailand`s army chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, is currently on a visit to Indonesia, which is aimed at increasing ...

Iraq to get first US F-16s in Sept 2014: officials

The first batch of F-16 fighter jets bought by Iraq are due to be delivered in two years, US officials said on Tuesday ...