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House urges President to strengthen cyber unit

Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives Bambang Soesatyo has urged President Joko Widodo to ...

Jokowi picks new air force chief

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) announced on Monday that he has chosen a replacement for Air Force Chief of Staff ...

Govt to study establishment of new agencies: VP Kalla

The government is considering the possibility of establishing some new agencies, including one on national unity, Vice ...

House calls for review of visa-waiver policy

The House of Representatives (DPR) has urged the government to review its visa-waiver policy for fear it will threaten ...

No report yet on plot against government: Minister Ryacudu

Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said he had not received any report about plot against the government related to ...

Military build-up intended for regional stability: Minister

Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said military build-up is not intended as an arms race but an effort to ...

Maritime defense secures national, international shipping: Minister

Maritime defense has become vital for maintaining the safety of national and international shipping, Defense Minister ...

PT Pindad launches medium-sized tanks

The Indonesia State-owned arms manufaturer PT Pindad has launched a medium-sized tank at Indo Defense 2016 Expo and ...

25,000 people expected to visit Indo Defense Expo

The Defense Ministry expects that 25,000 people will visit the 7th Indo Defense Expo and Forum, scheduled to take ...

Indo Defense Expo promotes ministerial cooperation

The Indonesian international defense industry exhibition, Indo Defense Expo 2016, is expected to serve as an ...

Indonesian Shipyard Company Launches Two War Ships

The Indonesian shipyard company, PAL Indonesia, will launch two war ships of the Strategic Sealift Vessel (SSV) class ...

Syrian army recaptures key Palestinian refugee camp in Aleppo

Syrian forces backed by Palestinian groups succeeded Saturday to recapture a camp of Palestinian refugees in the ...

Three Indonesian hostages in Philippines freed: Defense minister

Three Indonesian hostages held by the Abu Sayyaf militant group in the Philippines were released early Sunday, ...

Indonesia, Vietnam forge defense cooperation

Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu has expressed his countrys wish to enhance friendship relations and ...

DPR urges government to not trim defense budget

Commission I on Defense Affairs of the House of Representatives (DPR) hopes that the government will not cut the ...