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Indonesian navy officially commences operations of CN235 MPA aircraft

The Indonesian Navy has started operating the maritime patrol aircraft CN235 MPA version following its delivery to the ...

President to name combat vehicle after komodo lizard

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will immortalize the `Komodo` lizard, as it becomes the name of the Indonesian-made ...

Sail Komodo to preserve indonesia tourism: president

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said Sail Komodo 2013 would preserve Indonesia tourism by making East Nusa ...

TNI to become strongest military in SE Asia: Minister

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro has expressed his belief that the Indonesian military (TNI) will become the ...

Russia sending warships to the Mediterranean: Report

Russia "over the next few days" will be sending an anti-submarine ship and a missile cruiser to the Mediterranean as ...

Philippines says US spy planes monitoring China at sea

The Philippines said Wednesday that US spy planes were providing crucial intelligence on Chinese military activities ...

US navy football players face charges over alleged rape

Several football players at the US Naval Academy are due to face criminal charges in connection with the alleged rape ...

Seven international ports in Batam vulnerable to narcotic smuggling

Seven international seaports in Batam in the Sumatran province of Riau Islands are vulnerable to narcotic smuggling, ...

Russia announces permanent Mediterranian naval presence

Russia has deployed a naval unit to the Mediterranean Sea, it said on Thursday, a move President Vladimir Putin ...

Indonesia's navy to have maximum combat ability by 2014

The Indonesian Navy is to have maximum combat ability by 2014 coinciding with the presence of new weaponry system that ...

Iran's navy to launch new destroyer

Iran is set to launch a new indigenous destroyer, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari was quoted by ...

US navy readies "laser attack" weapon in 2014

The US Navy said it is preparing to roll out a sea-based laser weapon capable of disabling small enemy vessels and ...

Increased military budget reflects strong deterrent effect: Navy chief

The increase in the military budget of South East Asian countries reflects strong defense posture and deterrent effect ...

Guantanamo hunger strike is growing, US military says

More prisoners at Guantanamo Bay have joined a growing hunger strike that their lawyers say reflects hopelessness ...

RI, China play important role in Asia Pacific region

Indonesia and China play an important role particularly in securing sea lanes in the Asia-Pacific region, a Chinese ...