Brig. Gen.

Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's brother-in-law Brig. Gen.

Adianto P.

The reform movement, which began 10 years ago, stipulated the need for the Indonesian Military (TNI) to give up its sociopolitical role and focus on defense.

Abdul Khalik, Jakarta – The House of Representatives is poised to pass an amended law on military tribunals that would allow civilian courts to try soldiers involved in non-military off

Indonesia's powerful military will have to relinquish its vast business interests. The overhaul of the TNI is an important part of Indonesia's political reform.

Jakarta – A seminar on university student militaristic training clubs, held Wednesday, addressed the clubs' relevance in response to their fading popularity in the wake of political cha

Sara Webb – Indonesia's powerful military, pushed out of politics a decade ago when Indonesians embraced democracy, must soon relinquish another prize: a motley array of businesses incl

Abdul Khalik, Jakarta – A national team established by the President began on Monday efforts to transfer Indonesian Military (TNI) business assets to the state, even as some experts dis

Usman Hamid, Jakarta – Indonesia has gone through a transitional period over the last 10 years, which has seen improvements in democratization and legal institutional reform, including

Frida Berrigan – Jakarta wants weapons. Lots of them.

Timika, Papua – Army chief Lt. Gen. Agustadi Sasongko Purnomo says he would urge the government to upgrade its arsenal which has become outdated because of a limited defense budget.

Abdul Khalik, Jakarta – Indonesia and China have embarked on a joint production of various war machines in a bid to help the Southeast Asian country replace its aging warfare equipment

Lilian Budianto, Jakarta – The Army has increased its arms budget by 6.4 percent to Rp 1.86 trillion (US$202 million) for 2008, in response to an urgent need to replace much of its agin

Abdul Khalik – Debate over the country's aging warfare equipment is dragging on, with House of Representatives lawmakers opening fire on the government for impeding arms procurement.

Kopassus and Brimob are the worst of the worst among Indonesia's security forces.

Abdul Khalik, Sanur, Bali – Political interference, rampant brokerage and kickbacks have caused the price of weapons and other military equipment to skyrocket, officials and experts con

Jakarta – Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.

Desy Nurhayati, Jakarta – The Defense Ministry said it will make the most of the Indonesian Military (TNI)'s limited budget and will focus more on procuring new defense and military equ

Jakarta – Indonesia and China will intensify their defense cooperation as part of efforts to implement a strategic partnership they had agreed upon on April 25, 2005, Defense Minister J

Jakarta – Boosting professionalism and strengthening the rules keeping the military out of politics were among the priorities highlighted at a handover ceremony where Gen.

Jakarta – Outgoing Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, Air Marshall Djoko Suyanto, said Monday efforts to enhance the TNI's performance and continue internal reforms would not be affected

Novan Iman Santosa, Jakarta – The Indonesian Army will prioritize personnel development to create a large, professional and strong Army while at the same time improving soldiers' welfar

Irawaty Wardany, Jakarta – Observers and legislators agreed the changing of the Indonesian Military (TNI) commander and chiefs of staff would not affect the military's independence and

Jakarta – The new Air Force chief Vice Marshal Subandrio revealed Saturday his short-term target of achieving a 60-percent weaponry capability, a slight increase from the current less-t

Imanuddin Razak, Jakarta – The year 2007 ended with the appointment of Army chief of staff Gen.

Jakarta – The Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters is reshuffling or retiring 159 high and middle ranking officers in its three military forces, an official said.

Washington – Lawmakers have agreed to boost military aid to Indonesia and the Philippines, but some of the money would be contingent on human rights improvements.

Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono held a meeting with some 300 retired generals of the Indonesian Military and the National Police at the National Military Academy (AMN) in M

Jakarta – Outgoing Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Marshall Djoko Suyanto has confirmed that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will install Army chief Gen.

Desy Nurhayati, Jakarta – Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono said Wednesday the Indonesian Military (TNI) has worked hard to erase its image as a repressive institution, citing the effor

Alfian, Jakarta – The government and the House of Representatives have to evaluate the performance of security personnel in Papua, especially the concentration of military forces, their

Neles Tebay, Abepura, Papua – In the wake of civil society's efforts to transform Papua into a land of peace, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has been growing both in strength and numbers

Alfian, Jakarta – To understand the extent of the Indonesian Military (TNI)'s business network, it is necessary for regional administrations to undertake a thorough inventory of militar

Desy Nurhayati, Jakarta – A US political analyst has lauded the Indonesian Military (TNI) for helping to improve the country's democracy by staying out of active politics for the past n

Irawaty Wardany, Jakarta – The House's honor council should better concentrate its investigations into legislators allegedly involved in the procurement of weapons and defense equipment

Jakarta – Indonesian army chief General Djoko Santoso on Sunday defended the shooting of a suspected smuggler who crossed from East Timor, saying soldiers had followed proper procedures

Desy Nurhayati, Jakarta – It is not necessary for the Indonesian Military (TNI) to deploy civilian defense groups to handle internal conflicts in the country such as the 1999 violence i

Bhimanto Suwastoyo, Jakarta – In a land hit by one natural disaster after another, Indonesia's armed forces must shift their focus from the battlefield to emergency and relief efforts,

Jakarta – President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Friday to help the country's drive toward democracy by staying out of politics.

Jakarta – Although efforts to develop the Indonesian military or TNI and civil supremacy are continuing, the process of reform is seen as being too slow.

Apriadi Gunawan, Medan – Violent acts involving Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel in North Sumatra are on the rise, with 12 cases recorded already this year, compared with just 10 las

Usman Hamid – We appreciate efforts to develop the TNI's professionalism and civil supremacy that has been undertaken through various means at legislative and institutional levels.

Telly Nathalia, Jakarta – Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday warned the once-powerful armed forces against returning to politics.

Ben Terrall – "Counterterrorism" has become Indonesia's latest slogan for avoiding military reform while simultaneously strengthening its apparatus of repression.

Andreas Harsono – Clad in a sarong and cotton shirt, Chief Sergeant Ukas seemes like an ordinary shopkeeper.

Jakarta – The Indonesian Military (TNI) will recruit youths living along the Indonesia and Malaysia borders as non-commissioned officers to safeguard national interests, a military offi

Erin Maulday – Australians should not be alarmed about the Indonesia-Russia military hardware deal worth $1.2billion, signed in Jakarta on September 6 between Indonesian President Susil

Desy Nurhayati, Jakarta – The Army's plan to establish a third infantry division in Papua is necessary and feasible, as long as the proposal is first approved by the Defense Ministry, a

Jakarta – The Indonesian Army has proposed a third infantry division for their Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) in Papua, which would see more guards made available to patrol Papua