Istman Musaharun Pramadiba, Bogor – Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Commander Gatot Nurmantyo said that the atmosphere of the upcoming general election will be a particular challenge for his potentia

Jakarta – Indonesian President Joko Widodo has nominated the chief of staff of the air force to be the new head of the armed forces (TNI), to replace a controversial general who is due to retire in

Samsudhuha Wildansyah, Jakarta – Indonesian military (TNI) chief General Gatot Nurmantyo and Education and Culture Minister (Mendikbud) Muhadjir Effendy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M

Makassar, Jubi – A member of Papua Regional Representative Council (DPD-RI) from Papua, Yanes Murib, accused TNI and Police of making public deceived of the situation in Tembagapura, Timika to all

The Indonesian government's continuing tolerance for abusive 'virginity tests' by the security forces reflects an appalling lack of political will to protect the rights of Indonesian women.

Rinaldy Sofwan, Jakarta – Philosopher and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) professor Noam Chomsky and a group of international academics are calling on the Indonesian government to withd

Nethy Dharma Somba, Jakarta – A joint team comprising Indonesian Military and National Police personnel Friday gained control of Banti and Kimbeli, two villages in Tembagapura district in Mimika re

Tembagapura, Indonesia – Indonesian police said they helped evacuate more than 340 people Friday from villages in easternmost Papua after security forces apparently gained the upper hand in a stand

The West Papua National Liberation Army, or TPN, has told villagers in Mimika regency their conflict is not with them but with Indonesian security forces.

Lalu Rahadian, Jakarta – Vertical and horizontal conflicts in Papua province will not be resolved until the Indonesian government provides the Papuan people with an opportunity to determine their f

Jakarta – Indonesian security forces in the eastern province of Papua are preparing to storm five villages that they say are being held by an armed rebel group, police officials said on Saturday.

Nethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura – The Indonesian Military (TNI) has deployed two platoons as reinforcements to the police to hunt down armed assailants blamed for a recent series of attacks in the are

Apriadi Gunawan, Medan – The Air Force military police in Medan, North Sumatra, have arrested seven airmen for their roles in an alleged robbery attempt of a couple carrying Rp 70 million (US$5,168

Biak, Papua – The Indonesian Air Force plans to deploy a squadron of fighter jets in the Manuhua Airbase in Biak Numfor district, Papua province, next year after its status has been upgraded to typ

Marguerite Afra Sapiie, Jakarta – Ninety-one high-ranking Indonesian Military (TNI) officers are set to be transferred or promoted, TNI Commander Gen. Gatot Nurmantyo has revealed.

Nethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura, Papua – Papua has received an additional 400 Mobile Brigade personnel to secure its two regencies, Intan Jaya and Tolikara, as security incidents related to the electi

An indigenous community in Indonesia's Papua region claim a house in the village of Utikini was razed to the ground by Indonesian Military Police.

Jakarta – The government will soon issue an integrated regulation on the purchase and use of weapons, a senior minister said on Friday (13/10), after a shipment of weapons for Indonesia's police fo

Jakarta – A quarrel reportedly involving an Indonesian Military (TNI) member occurred on Jl. Pemuda in Rawamangun, East Jakarta, on Friday afternoon.

John McBeth, Jakarta – During former president Suharto's New Order reign, political analysts were breathless followers of the Indonesian military's regular changes in command, a measure of who was

Safrin La Batu, Jakarta – Two days after holding a high-profile party for its 72nd anniversary, the Indonesian Military (TNI) is back in the spotlight, this time over a report that individuals link

Jakarta – The Indonesian Military, or TNI, is earning a rebuke from critics for meddling in politics, as it celebrated its 72nd anniversary on Thursday (05/10).

Tommy Ardiansyah, Djohan Widjaja, Cilegon, Indonesia – Indonesia's armed forces should stay out of politics and ensure their loyalty is only to the state and the government, President Joko Widodo s

Safrin La Batu, Jakarta – Former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has taken the opportunity during the 72nd anniversary of the Indonesian Military on Thursday to deliver a message for the m

Jakarta – Indonesia's chief security minister said on Tuesday (03/10) he will summon the country's chiefs of police and the military to end a controversy surrounding the procurement of hundreds of

Safrin La Batu, Jakarta – The National Police (Polri) should publicly clarify reports that the force has purchased from a Ukraine company hundreds of firearms and ammunition that will be used by th

Marguerite Afra Sapiie and Fedina S. Sundaryani, Jakarta – President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo said on Wednesday that he met Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen.

Nurul Fitri Ramadhani, Jakarta – Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen.

Jakarta – The House of Representatives plans to summon Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.

Jakarta – Rights activists are calling for President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and the House of Representatives to reprimand Indonesian Military Chief Gatot Nurmantyo for a claim he made during an event

Marguerite Afra Sapiie, Jakarta – Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu offered clarification over the reported plan of a non-military institution to import 5,000 firearms that had been mentioned by I

Gemma Holliani Cahya, Jakarta – Coordinating Political, Security and Legal Affairs Minister Wiranto issued a statement Sunday to give clarifications to a controversial statement made by the Indones

Jakarta – The Jakarta Police have arrested an Indonesian Military (TNI) member, identified only as Second Sgt. S, for allegedly distributing shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine).

Deiyai, Jubi – In a parliamentary plenary session, Wednesday (August 23) the Regent and Deiyai Parliament had agreed to expel PT Dewa Putra Paniai and Brimob (mobile brigade) troops from the region

Jakarta – A recent barter agreement between Indonesia and Russia is projected to reach Rp 15 trillion (US1.14 billion), according to Trade Minister Eanggartiasto "Enggar" Lukita.

Aman Rochman, Malang, East Java – Buawi, 39, a farmer from Baturetno village in SiNGOsari district, Malang regency, East Java, died after she was accidentally shot by Indonesian Air Force soldiers

Jakarta – The military police have named an ex-Air Force officer as a suspect in a graft case related to the procurement of a VIP helicopter from Italian-British manufacturing company Agusta Westla

Jakarta – Indonesian state-owned trading company PT Perusahaan Perdagangan and Russian state-owned company Rostec have signed a memorandum of understanding to barter Indonesian agricultural commodi

Jakarta – Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen.

Jakarta – The Indonesian Military (TNI) and the people of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) should maintain sovereignty and unity, TNI Commander General Gatot Nurmantyo stated.

Syahdan Alamsyah, Sukabumi – Indonesian military (TNI) chief General Gatot Nurmantyo says that the simultaneous 171717 events that are to be held nationwide on August 17 at 5pm, which are being ini

Jakarta – Indonesian Military (TNI) commander Gen.

Jakarta – The government plans to replace student orientation at universities with a military-run program, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said on Monday (17/04).

Jakarta – As the Indonesian Air Force celebrated its 71st anniversary over the weekend, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo praised the country's airmen for safeguarding national airspace.

Hans Arnold, Bintuni – Commander of Military District (Kodam) XVIII Kasuari of the National Armed Forces (TNI), Major General Joppie Onesimus Wayangkau mentioned about the missile detachment that i

Venidora Oliveira – Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) Chief, Major-General Lere Anan Timor has called on the government to give more attention to the wellbeing of 23 veterans who retired in 2015 a

Jakarta – Five F-16 jet fighters granted from the United States government will arrive at the Iswahjudi Air Force Base in Magetan, East Java, on Monday.

Christine Franciska – The Indonesian army has demolished a tiger statue in front of a base in West Java after it became a laughing stock online.

Jakarta – The Public Works and Public Housing Ministry and the Indonesian Military (TNI) are cooperating to improve infrastructure in villages across Indonesia during the latter's community service

Wellington – New Zealand's top military officer left for Timor-Leste Monday in a show of support for the young Pacific nation's security.