Indonesia
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Free and Open Indo-Pacific/FOIP
Indonesia’s collaborative patrols enhance maritime security
Gusty Da Costa Indonesia’s Navy and Maritime Security Agency, which performs functions similar to a coast guard, will conduct more joint patrols in the country’s territorial waters, partnering with other maritime security agencies. The initiative highlights the critical role of such patrols in countering maritime threats. The 2024 Joint Patrol Operation, which ran from March to June, served to sharpen…
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Partnerships
Indonesia, U.S. expand cooperation with focus on maritime security, military modernization
Gusty Da Costa As Indonesia and the United States celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, their defense cooperation is growing stronger, reflecting their commitment to regional stability and mutual security interests. The partnership, grounded in shared democratic values and aligned with regional security frameworks, has evolved into a cornerstone of peacekeeping efforts in the Indo-Pacific, officials and analysts say. During…
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Northeast Asia
Indonesia’s multilateral military exercise a ‘Super’ success
FORUM Staff The 2024 Super Garuda Shield multinational military exercise in Java, Indonesia, enhanced Indo-Pacific nations’ interoperability and fostered goodwill among service members from 10 participating countries, as well as 12 observing nations and local communities. Primarily, it strengthened partner forces’ capability to work cohesively across multiple domains. The 12-day exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) rehearsed…
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Conflicts - Tensions
Indonesia enhances anti-drone capabilities with interceptor missiles, rapid-fire cannons
Gusty Da Costa With uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) posing a growing threat, the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) is refining its anti-drone strategy, including incorporating interceptor missiles and rapid-fire cannons. The increasing number of combat drones and loitering munitions — typically explosives-laden UAVs that can hover above a target for extended periods — means “the drone threat facing Indonesia is quite…
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Partnerships
Australia, Indonesia sign defense accord to bolster Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Agence France-Presse Australia and Indonesia signed a defense agreement in late August 2024, pledging closer cooperation to counter security threats in the Indo-Pacific, including with joint drills and deployments in each country. The nations are boosting security ties in the face of increased flash points in the region, including the South China Sea, where several states claim sovereignty over disputed…
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Partnerships
Indo-Pacific Endeavour links Australia with Allies and Partners for military exercises, training
FORUM Staff Legal workshops on security issues hosted in Sri Lanka recently kicked off Indo-Pacific Endeavour 24 (IPE), Australia’s five-month engagement involving 14 countries across Southeast Asia and the northeast Indian Ocean. Australian ships, aircraft and personnel deployed to individual countries for military exercises, training, workshops, and cultural and athletic activities. IPE, which runs from August to December 2024, covers…
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Partnerships
Super Garuda Shield flexes multilateral, all-domain capabilities
FORUM Staff Indonesia’s signature military exercise, Super Garuda Shield, began in late August 2024 at locations across the republic to improve multilateral operations and enhance relationships among armed forces and citizens through command-and-control briefings, field training, and community improvement projects. Planners met repeatedly before the two-week exercise to fine-tune sessions on tactics, techniques and procedures, information sharing, and interoperability. Accompanying…
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Partnerships
France, Philippines deepen defense cooperation amid Indo-Pacific tensions
Maria T. Reyes A French Air and Space Force contingent on the Pegase 2024 mission stopped in the Philippines for the first time in July as part of France’s annual Indo-Pacific deployment to demonstrate combat power and air diplomacy. France and the Philippines have been steadily increasing their security engagements and deepening their defense ties. In recent months, the nations…
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Free and Open Indo-Pacific/FOIP
Beijing spreads manipulated message; Philippines, Allies and Partners strengthen security
FORUM Staff With the People’s Republic of China (PRC) facing international opposition to its coercion campaign in the South China Sea, its operatives are trying to change the narrative by amplifying a debunked deepfake video. The latest high-tech hoax targeting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — a discredited clip that purports to show Marcos using an illicit drug — was…
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Partnerships
Indonesia, Papua New Guinea strengthen defense ties with training, border security initiatives
Gusty Da Costa Indonesia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) are progressively enhancing their defense relationship, underscoring a shared commitment to regional stability and mutual security. This growing partnership is characterized by educational exchanges, joint border security initiatives and a broader geopolitical alignment within the Indo-Pacific. Indonesia recently opened its military schools to young officers and cadets from PNG to enhance…
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