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maritime-defense

Indonesia declares more outermost islands
National 9 years ago

Indonesia declares more outermost islands

In an effort to protect the country's border areas against foreign territorial claims, the government has declared 111 outer islands, which include some previously not stated as border areas.
Japan, Indonesia to set up maritime forum
National 9 years ago

Japan, Indonesia to set up maritime forum

By supporting the influential ASEAN nation's efforts to protect its maritime sovereignty, Japan hopes to counter China, which has been setting up military bases in the South China Sea. 
Painful first years of maritime axis ambition
National 9 years ago

Painful first years of maritime axis ambition

When addressing the Ninth East Asia Summit in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, on Nov. 13, 2014, newly sworn-in President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo sought to impress his audience with his “Indonesia as the world’s maritime axis” initiative.
Bakamla to procure new patrol boats in 2017
National 9 years ago

Bakamla to procure new patrol boats in 2017

The Maritime Security Board (Bakamla) has announced a plan to purchase new boats in 2017 to strengthen its patrol fleet for securing Indonesia's maritime territory.
Expeditionary force for Indonesian defense
Opinion 9 years ago

Expeditionary force for Indonesian defense

Furthermore, a deeper look at TNI’s expeditionary assets (The Military Balance, 2016) reveals a concerning shortcoming that could strain operations. Quantitatively, the naval, army and air force transportation assets are limited in being able to support operations in multiple theaters along the country’s border.
Uphill battle for Indonesia's defense modernization
Opinion 9 years ago

Uphill battle for Indonesia's defense modernization

Though Jokowi does have a grand maritime vision for the country, there are a lot of challenges ahead before Indonesia can become a global maritime fulcrum in Southeast Asia.
Time to rethink Indonesia's submarine dreams
Opinion 9 years ago

Time to rethink Indonesia's submarine dreams

In Robert Kaplan’s book, Asia’s Cauldron, I came across this particularly interesting quote: “Submarines are the new bling, everybody wants them.” At the same time, I was also doing research on Indonesia’s naval modernization program, which included submarine acquisition. Can it be that Indonesia’s submarine program is based on flimsy prestige politics rather than accurate strategic assessment?
Commentary: Expanding maritime cooperation, closing the target-result gap
National 9 years ago

Commentary: Expanding maritime cooperation, closing the target-result gap

It was indeed a big leap forward when the defense ministers of Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines reached an agreement on Tuesday to conduct coordinated patrols to combat piracy in their waters.
Defense bigwigs discuss maritime security in Bali
National 9 years ago

Defense bigwigs discuss maritime security in Bali

Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu, Malaysian Defense Minister Hishammuddin Tun Hussein and Philippine National Defense Minister Delfin N Lorenzana are in Nusa Dua, Bali, for the third Trilateral Defense Ministers Meeting on Tuesday.
Trilateral meeting on maritime security to take place in August: Ryamizard
National 9 years ago

Trilateral meeting on maritime security to take place in August: Ryamizard

The previously cancelled trilateral ministerial meeting on the security of regional waters of Indonesia, Philippine and Malaysia will take place next week in Bali, Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu confirmed on Thursday.
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