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National 5 years ago
PREMIUM
Indonesia noncommittal on US Osprey sale
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), an agency under the US Department of Defense, announced the possible sale of eight Osprey aircraft to Indonesia in a July 6 statement, saying that Indonesia could receive eight MV-22 Block C Osprey aircraft and related equipment, including navigation systems and technical support services, among other products.
National 5 years ago
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Defense budget could be casualty of COVID-19
Defense analyst of BINUS University Curie Maharani expects the government's prioritization of COVID-19 relief efforts to put a squeeze on Indonesia’s defense spending, which she said could affect the country's achievement of its Minimum Essential Force (MEF) target.
World 5 years ago
Taiwan boosts domestic defense development plan with new jet
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen oversaw the first public test flight of a new locally designed and made advanced jet trainer on Monday, part of her government's plan to boost defenses in the face of a growing challenge from China.
Opinion 6 years ago
Military reservists and force consolidation vs. reality check
The establishment of a reserve component has only reinforced demand for the government to build a professional military institution through the modernization of the national defense system and improvement of personnel welfare.
Opinion 6 years ago
It’s high time for Prabowo to boost national defense industry
Procuring primary and other defense equipment from the domestic defense industry means job creation and taxes from direct activities, not to mention multiplier effects generated from related sources, such as suppliers of parts and components for weaponry, and non-related sources, such as housing and food for workers in the defense sector.
Politics 6 years ago
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Prabowo proposes 'total people's defense' as solution to budget constraints
"[If war breaks out] maybe our facilities and equipment would be destroyed, but I am certain that Indonesia would not be occupied by another country, because all the people would become components of the national defense," he continued. "This should be the focus of our thinking and national defense deployment moving forward."
Opinion 6 years ago
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Defense budget management key to military transformation
For the second time in the Reform Era, defense spending outweighs expenditures on other sectors like education and infrastructure. However, whether the rise in military spending will significantly impact the modernization of the weaponry system remains to be seen.
