Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has positioned the KHAN missile in the 18th Field Artillery Battalion under the Military Regional Command VI/M

Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform has criticised a statement by the Ministry of Defence (Kemenhan) which said that the involvement of the

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Indonesian Defense Ministry has been allocated a total budget of Rp187.1 trillion for 2026.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The Head of the Information Bureau of the Secretariat General at the Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Frega Wenas, stated that the involvement of t

Daniel Ahmad Fajri, Jakarta – Civil Society Coalition slams Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin's backing for the deployment of military personnel to safeguard the House of Representat

Agencies, Jakarta – The Constitutional Court was scheduled to rule on Wednesday on challenges to the revision the Indonesian Military (TNI) law allowing a greater armed forces role in c

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – The Constitutional Court has rejected one legal challenge and dismissed four others filed by civic groups against the revised Indonesian Military (TNI) Law pas

Ananda Teresia, Jakarta – An Indonesian court ruled on Wednesday that parliament had followed proper process in passing contentious revisions to the country's military law, rejecting le

Dian Rahma Fika, Jakarta – The Parliament (DPR/MPR) Complex in Jakarta's Senayan remains under the guard of Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) personnel following the massive demons

Antara, Jakarta – A total of 100,000 Indonesian military personnel will take part in the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) at Monas, Cent

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – The parliamentary complex in Jakarta remains guarded by military personnel following the wave of protests last August.

Robertus Belarminus, Jakarta – Military observer and Chairperson of the Centra Initiative Working Group, Al Araf, says that the reform of the Indonesian Military (TNI) has experienced a

Lisye Sri Rahayu, Jakarta – Defence Minister Sjafri Shamsuddin has confirmed that he has approved the deployment of the Indonesian Military (TNI) to guard the House of Representatives/P

Jakarta – For many leaders in Southeast Asia, particularly those in undemocratic or pseudo-democratic regimes, the Thai military's ability to maintain a tight grip on power since 1932 i

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) denies information regarding the addition of non-organic troops in Sugapa District, Intan Jaya, Papua.

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has affirmed that cyber threats are borderless and cannot be easily distinguished between attacks originating from abro

Krisna Adhi Pradipta, Jakarta – In his speech before the People's Consultative Assembly on August 15, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the Draft State Budget for 20

Dani Aswara, Jakarta – The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has clarified Tempo's coverage that mentioned allegations of soldier involvement in the demonstrations at the en

Hanin Marwah, Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) is urging President Prabowo Subianto to immediately withdraw Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) military personne

Jakarta – Of all the members of the military elite in the early days of independence, Abdul Haris Nasution was the key figure in shaping the military's role in Indonesian politics.

Indonesia, West Papua – In the early hours of 7 August 2025, Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) reportedly raided the Oholumu Village, Mewoluk District, Puncak Jaya Regency, resulti

Jakarta – President Prabowo Subianto's push to develop a stronger national defense force is certainly fitting, given the vast territory and huge population the country has to protect.

Roy Adriansyah, David Wilson, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara – The Indonesian Military (TNI) is investigating the death of Private Lucky Chepril Saputra Namo, who died from alleged abuse by

Radhiyya Indra, Jakarta – A massive restructuring of the Indonesian Military (TNI) has raised concerns among observers over its inefficient use of the defense budget and further militar

The President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, inaugurated six new military command areas (kodam) in the Operational Parade and Military Honor at the Special Forces Educa

Salman Mardira, West Bandung, West Java – President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday appointed Lieutenant General Tandyo Budi Revita as deputy commander of the Indonesian National Armed Force

Agnes Valentina Christa, West Bandung – President Prabowo Subianto on Sunday conferred the honorary rank of four-star general upon five retired senior military officers, including the l

Heru Andriyanto, Bandung, West Java – The Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) will reintroduce the position of deputy commander for the first time in 25 years, marking a significant change in

Antara, Jakarta – The Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) will add six new regional military commands (Kodam) to strengthen the Army's presence and improve operational readiness nationwide, t

Singapore – Indonesia has become the first country in Southeast Asia to deploy a tactical ballistic missile system that will enhance its short-range battlefield capabilities, based on s

Alif Ilham Fajriadi, Jakarta – The President of the Student Senate of the State Islamic University of Ar-Raniry, Teuku Raja Aulia Habibi, rejected the plan to establish a Territorial Ba

Nivell Rayda, Jakarta – Indonesia's plan for the military to produce medicines for public use has sparked alarm among health experts, who question whether the armed forces possess the r

Indonesia, West Papua – On 6 July 2025, a 25-year-old Papuan Villager, Mr Yemau Kiwak Magai, was reportedly executed by security force members in Gilini Village, Omukia District, Puncak

Ananda Teresia, Jakarta – The military will begin manufacturing medicines for public distribution under a new agreement, officials said on Tuesday, in the latest expansion of the armed

Julian Isaac – The Indonesian Military (TNI) is committed to supporting the completion of the Trans-Papua Highway during President Prabowo Subianto's terms in office.

Novali Panji Nugroho, Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, along with the Head of the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM), Taruna Ikrar, signed a me

Erfan Maruf, Jakarta – Indonesia has deployed its military to help accelerate the long-delayed Trans Papua Road project, which has faced persistent setbacks due to security threats from

Hendrik Yaputra, Jakarta – Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi declined to comment on the position of Bulog's Director, which a senior military officer has once again filled.

Singgih Wiryono, Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – A factual witness testifying during a formal review of Law Number 3/2025 on the Indonesian Military (TNI), Usman Hamid, has revealed that more

Banda Aceh – A number of residents from the Aceh People's Alliance have opposed and challenged the establishment of Territorial Development Battalions in five areas and have asked the I

Indonesia, West Papua – The Forum for Communication and Aspirations of the Papuan People (FOR PAPUA MPR RI), comprising members of both the Regional Representatives Council (DPD RI) and

Hanin Marwah, Ahmad Faiz, Jakarta – The Indonesian Legal Entity Foundation (YLBHI) has criticised the Indonesian Military's (TNI) plan to investigate the mastermind behind the petition

Celvin Moniaga Sipahutar, Bogor – President Prabowo Subianto and former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) jointly officiated the opening of a new campus of the Indonesia Defense

Amira Nada Fauziyyah, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform has condemned the Indonesian Army (TNI AD) plan to recruit 24,000 privates to form a territorial d

Jayapura – The government plans to build new security posts in a number of conflict areas in Papua. But the policy is considered not to be the right solution.

Nicholas Ryan Aditya, Danu Damarjati, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for the Security Sector Reform has criticised the Army's (TNI AD) plan to recruit 24,000 privates (tamtama) a

Indonesia, West Papua – The Indonesian military (TNI) launched an operation involving air strikes and ground forces against the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) in the distri

Maretha Uli, Jakarta – The Constitutional Court dismissed on Thursday five petitions that sought to repeal the controversial law revision on the Indonesian Military (TNI), which expands

Christian leaders and rights activists have called on Indonesian government to end military operations and ongoing conflict with rebel forces in Papua region, which has triggered a "hum

Hammam Izzuddin, Jakarta – The Civil Society Coalition for Security Sector Reform has called for a thorough investigation by an independent team from outside the Indonesian National Arm