Indonesia

Indonesia Hosts First-Ever ASEAN Military Drills

Militaries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations began their first-ever joint exercises in Indonesia, with a Myanmar representative present despite the bloc's ban on its junta leaders.

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Indonesian, US Troops Begin ‘Super Garuda Shield 2023’ Joint Drills

Thousands of Indonesian and American troops began two weeks of joint exercises aimed at ensuring stability in the Asia-Pacific region. 

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After F-15 Jets, Indonesia Buys 24 Sikorsky Black Hawk Helicopters

Indonesia’s defense ministry has announced an agreement with the US for 24 Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk helicopters.

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Indonesia, Boeing Agree Deal for Sale of 24 F-15 Jets

Indonesia and US aircraft manufacturer Boeing have agreed on a deal for the sale of two dozen F-15EX fighter jets as Southeast Asia's biggest economy moves to modernize its fleet.

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Indonesia Receives 18 Rafale Combat Jets From Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation delivered 18 Rafale multirole fighter jets to Indonesia as part of a $2.3-billion acquisition program in April 2023.

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Indonesia Receives 15 Bushmaster Armored Vehicles From Australia

The Indonesian military has taken delivery of 15 Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles donated by the government of Australia.

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Indonesia Buys 12 Turkish Military Drones for $300 Million

Indonesia has bought 12 military drones from Turkish Aerospace Industries for $300 million.

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French, Chinese Missiles Sink Indonesian Frigate in Sea Trial

The Indonesian military demonstrated the lethality of its French- and Chinese-made anti-ship missiles during its Joint Exercise 2023.

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Indonesia Buying Used Fighter Jets, Engines to Fill Air Defense Gaps

Indonesia is turning to surplus combat aircraft and engines to fill a hole in its frontline air defenses.

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ASEAN Moves Joint Drills From Disputed South China Sea Area

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has moved its first-ever joint drills, Indonesia's military said, edging them away from waters disputed by China.

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