The Air Force is expecting to receive various modern defense systems this year, including French Rafale fighter jets.
Negotiations are underway involving the Foreign Affairs Ministry, as the renewal of the DCA requires higher-level involvement, including contributions from President Prabowo Subianto.
Deal to purchase 42 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation, with the first phase of procurement starting in 2022.
Various forms of cooperation between Indonesia and China have already been established to further deepen their ties.
PM Ishiba also announced that Japan, through its official security assistant cooperation framework, would grant Indonesia a high-speed patrol vessel.
Minister Sjamsoeddin emphasized the need for an integrated approach to counter the complex challenges posed by terrorism.
During the meeting with PM Fumio Kishida in Tokyo, Prabowo underlined the need for Indonesia and Japan to continue enhancing multi-sectoral bilateral partnerships.
Some issues persist that may hinder the KF-21 Boramae program from achieving its objectives.
"French is the main strategic partner for Indonesia in geopolitics and geostrategy."
Mr. Prabowos remarks reminded me of the famous Bandung Conference held 67 years ago in Indonesia."
Subianto said Indonesia is committed to further advance bilateral cooperation with its neighbor country in defense to also create stability in the region.
President Jokowi also noted another promise from the formation of Defend ID that this BUMN holding could penetrate the list of the top 50 defense companies in the world. "And I have recorded this promise."
Each branch of Indonesian military will build cyber command center. This cyber unit will also receive information about cyber-attacks through detection devices that are planned to be installed in 11 TNI work units in Jakarta and Bandung
Abdurachman and Canilla discussed potential bilateral commitment in intelligent, training, and education.
Due to its massive significance and importance as governmental, economic, and military center, capital cities are oftentimes targeted in times of conflict.
the Indonesian Defense Ministry has agreed to buy six Rafale fighters from French Dassault Aviation. Under the contract, Indonesia will purchase a total of 42 Rafale fighters in stages
Indonesian Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto and French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly met in Jakarta on Thursday, February 10.
From geostrategic perspective, Indonesia will have a better strategic depth since Kalimantan is six times bigger than Java."
"I will meet the President to ask for permission and I will explain how important this (visit) is; not only for me but more importantly for the TNI and the Indonesian government," said General Andika Perkasa.
Defense Minister has given an explanation to Minister of National Development Planning about this idea. It's not mentioned in the national strategic plan.
