Iran war complicates plans for yet-to-materialise international force in GazaAn international force for Gaza, announced with fanfare, faces significant delays. Key contributor Indonesia has put its troop pledge on ho...
28 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
India may discuss BrahMos missile sale to Vietnam during presidential visit, sources sayVietnamese President To Lam's visit to India this week is expected to focus on expanding defense ties, with a potential BrahMos missile pur...
06 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir emerges as top global negotiatorPakistan's Army chief, Asim Munir, intends to visit Indonesia after Sri Lanka. He aims to strengthen relations with Indonesia. This visit f...
11 Jul, 2025, 11.56 PM IST
Indonesia deports two 'ISIS terrorists' to IndiaIndonesia has deported two alleged ISIS operatives to India. The individuals are linked to a sleeper cell in Maharashtra. Abdullah Fayaz an...
19 May, 2025, 12.17 AM IST
Terror attack in Kashmir does not reflect the teachings of Islam practiced in Indonesia: Prez PrabowoPresident Prabowo met with the Indian Ambassador to Indonesia. He conveyed his condolences regarding the Kashmir terror attack. Prabowo sta...
01 May, 2025, 07.43 PM IST
'Pandora's box': Alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military roleConcerns are rising in Indonesia as President Prabowo Subianto's initial months have seen increased military influence in government, spark...
20 Apr, 2025, 08.03 AM IST
Why Indonesian army is expanding when other armies across the world are shrinking?Indonesia's military is expanding significantly, with active personnel rising from 395,500 in 2014 to 404,500 in 2024. This growth, driven ...
22 Aug, 2024, 05.31 PM IST
Australian and Indonesian forces deploy battle tanks in US-led combat drills amid Chinese concernThousands of soldiers from the United States, Indonesia, Australia, and other allied forces participated in combat drills on the Indonesian...
12 Sep, 2023, 02.45 PM IST
US, Indonesia and five other nations hold war drills amid China concernsSoldiers from the US, Indonesia, and five other countries have begun annual training exercises in Indonesia, raising concerns amid China's ...
31 Aug, 2023, 01.43 PM IST
China, Singapore plan military drills as Beijing forges defence tiesChina and Singapore are set to hold their first joint military exercise since 2021 amid Beijing's growing defence and security ties with So...
24 Apr, 2023, 12.36 PM IST
Australia, China begin summit after years of ruptured ties"I'm very pleased we are having this meeting today," Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said at the start of a meeting with Preside...
15 Nov, 2022, 02.18 PM IST
US, Indonesia, Australia hold drills amid China concernsThe expanded drills are seen by China as a threat. Chinese state media have accused the US of building an Indo-Pacific alliance similar to ...
12 Aug, 2022, 07.18 PM IST
Indonesia hails 'new era' for United States ties, hosts biggest joint military drillsThe United States has been seeking to shore up its position in the region to counter the rising influence of China, and Retno's visit to Wa...
05 Aug, 2021, 04.30 PM IST
In Asia, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expected to bolster allies against ChinaWashington has been ramping up diplomatic pressure on China, and President Donald Trump has made being tough on Beijing a key part of his c...
23 Oct, 2020, 05.16 PM IST
Indonesia rejected a US proposal to allow its P-8 planes to land and refuel thereU.S. officials made multiple "high-level" approaches in July and August to Indonesia's defence and foreign ministers before Indonesia's pre...
20 Oct, 2020, 01.26 PM IST
Defence boost as India & Indonesia expand partnership“The India-ASEAN partnership can be a force to guarantee peace and progress in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond,” PM Narendra Modi said.
30 May, 2018, 11.30 PM IST
India ranks 4th in Asia-Pacific on power index"Japan and India share major power status. Tokyo is a smart power, while New Delhi is a giant of the future," the report by the Australian ...
08 May, 2018, 12.27 PM IST