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Indonesia adopting persuasive approach encourages hostage takers: Military

The Indonesian Defense Forces (TNIs) Commander, General Gatoto Nurmantyo, said Indonesia adopted an approach that was ...

US seeks answers over Russian strikes on Syrian rebels

The Pentagon said on Saturday it has questioned Moscow over air strikes against US-backed Syrian opposition forces ...

Diplomacy and negotiation efforts on for Indonesian hostage liberation: Minister

Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said the government is still trying diplomatic negotiations to secure ...

Taiwan military drills in face of China tension

Taiwan carried out military drills Wednesday with naval chiefs assuring residents the island is safe, as concerns grow ...

Indonesian air force ready to manage S. China Sea conflict

Commander of the Air Force Operations I, Indonesian Air Force, Air Commodore Yuyu Sutisna, said Indonesia is ready to ...

Commission I lauds move to hold open military court

The Chairman of Commission I, Mahfudz Siddiq, has lauded a recent order directing that open trials be held for ...

President Jokowi optimistic of house approving military commander

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is certain that the House of Representatives will approve his selection of ...

Obama says US would consider using military force to defend Gulf nations

The United States would consider using military force to defend Gulf nations in the event of an external threat to ...

Indonesian military force battalion might be on standby in Poso

A battalion of the Quick Response Striking Force (PPRC) will remain in Poso District, Central Sulawesi Province, to ...

Defense minister unveils Indonesian tombak-629 craft

The minister of Defense, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, unveiled the 60 meter long Kapal Cepat Rudal (KCR), a fast attack ...

President Yudhoyono helps facilitate Vietnam-China communications

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had offered his assistance to Vietnam in facilitating communication with China ...

Political solution in Syria, not military intervention: Iran`s FM

Irans Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Syria needs political solution, not military intervention, to ...

Indonesia Ready to Play Active Role in Syrian Peace Process

Since the beginning of armed conflict in Syria, Indonesia has been calling for a compromise and negotiations between ...

TNI committed to keeping national political stability

National Defense Forces (TNI) is committed to keeping the national political stability in the run up to general ...

Indonesian defense force sets target of 42% MEF

Indonesian Defense Force Commander General Moeldoko has targeted to reach 40 to 42 percent of Minimum Essential Force ...