- October 29th, 2025
The extraordinary virtual summit of BRICS, convened on 8 September 2025 under Brazil’s rotating presidency, offered both a reaffirmation of the bloc’s multipolar ambitions and a sobering reminder of its enduring internal asymmetries. While the grouping — now enlarged and...
With the intensifying great power rivalry, middle powers like Indonesia and Australia are increasingly asking a critical question: can economic cooperation provide a hedge against growing strategic vulnerability? This concern shaped the discussions during the Indonesia–Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held...
From drones to frigates, missile systems and even fifth-generation fighter jets, a new supplier in Southeast Asia’s defence landscape has been making headlines: Türkiye. Announcements of Turkish arms contracts, deliveries, and deployments by Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines over the past two years...
Indonesia has officially inducted the Turkish-made KHAN tactical ballistic missile system into operational service. With this move, Indonesia becomes the first nation in the region to deploy such a weapon—an achievement that propels Jakarta into the upper echelon of regional...
Indonesia’s military modernization efforts, the Tentara Nasional Indonesia-Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU) — or Indonesian Air Force — has taken a monumental step forward in its strategic airlift capabilities with the successful maiden flight of its first Airbus A400M aircraft. Departing from...
In a monumental leap for Türkiye’s defence industry and Indonesia’s strategic modernization efforts, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has inked a historic $10 billion (RM46.8 billion) agreement to supply 48 KAAN fifth-generation stealth fighter jets to Jakarta, marking the largest defence...
Indonesia has launched an accelerated schedule to construct two cutting-edge Scorpene Evolved Full Lithium-Ion Battery (LiB) submarines, compressing what was originally an eight-year project into just five. The unprecedented acceleration, mandated by President Prabowo Subianto earlier this year, is expected to redefine...
In the historical naval port of La Spezia, Italy, a symbolic turning point in Southeast Asia's maritime security was reached. Under blue Mediterranean skies, Fincantieri, Europe’s largest naval shipbuilder, formally delivered the KRI Brawijaya-320 to the Indonesian Navy in a...
Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, is making a strong presence at the Indo Defence Expo & Forum 2025, being held from 11th-14th June in Jakarta, Indonesia. Known for established expertise in next-generation...
Southeast Asia may soon become the next theater of competition between two of the world’s most aggressively marketed fourth-generation-plus combat aircraft — France’s Dassault Rafale and China’s Chengdu J-10C. The potential confrontation isn’t just one of hardware and firepower; it...
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