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Companies 2 days ago
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Local companies making bulk of 14,000 govt cars, not Pindad: Ministry official
A senior Industry Ministry official told a House commission meeting on Wednesday that aside from Pindad, other local manufacturers were producing the bulk of 14,000 vehicles ordered for government use.
Politics 2 months ago
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Calls grow for end of military training in rural cooperative programs
The deaths of prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto’s rural cooperatives and fishing village programs in military training has prompted rights groups and the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to call for an end to the training.
Politics 2 months ago
Komnas HAM urges end to military training in Prabowo cooperative project
Launched in July last year, the "Red and White Cooperatives" programme aims to establish around 80,000 village cooperatives across Indonesia to create jobs and meet the government's target of 8 percent economic growth in 2029. They are intended to sell basic goods, subsidised cooking gas and fertiliser.
Asia & Pacific 3 months ago
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Indonesia mulls offer of Japan’s frigates, submarines
While confirming that they had received the offers from Japan, Indonesian authorities said discussions were still ongoing and no agreements were reached on the procurement of Japanese warships and other defense equipment.
Politics 4 months ago
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US overflight proposal sparks ministerial rift
The Foreign Ministry previously sent a letter to the Defense Ministry to warn that the United States proposal for an overflight access for its military aircraft may drag Indonesia to potential retaliation in the event of wider conflicts.
Americas 4 months ago
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Sovereignty concerns loom over new security pact with US
The upgraded Indonesia-United States security agreement, the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP), has been shadowed by reports on Washington’s proposal for blanket overflight access for its military aircraft in Indonesia’s airspace.
Asia & Pacific 6 months ago
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Indonesia, Australia to expand regional security cooperation
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin announced a plan for Indonesia and Australia to develop trilateral security cooperation agreements involving Papua New Guinea and Japan, as well as a defense training facility in North Maluku.
Politics 7 months ago
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Military training for civil servants draws mixed reactions
The government’s plan to provide military training for thousands of civil servants has sparked mixed reactions among the public and analysts, with some praising the policy’s efficiency while others question its relevance amid evolving patterns of modern warfare.
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