# Indonesia
Latest news and articles about Indonesia
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A Strategic Mosaic: Why Indonesia is Doubling Its Bet on Chinese Fighter Jets
Indonesia is reportedly planning to double its acquisition of Chinese J-10CE fighter jets as part of a broader strategy to diversify its air force. By mixing Chinese hardware with French and American jets, Jakarta seeks to build a cost-effective, large-scale fleet while maintaining a non-aligned geopolitical stance.
Japan’s Naval Diplomacy: Why Jakarta is Reaching for Tokyo’s Cast-offs
Japan and Indonesia are deepening defense ties through the potential transfer of retired Asagiri-class destroyers. This move highlights Jakarta's strategy of balancing Chinese economic influence with Japanese security partnerships to safeguard its maritime interests in the South China Sea.
Ankara’s Aerial Ambition: The Kaan Fighter and Turkey’s Quest for Strategic Autonomy
Turkey has officially signed a contract for the first 20 units of its domestic fifth-generation Kaan fighter jet, aiming to replace its F-16 fleet by the 2030s. Alongside domestic procurement, Ankara has secured a major export deal with Indonesia for 48 aircraft, signaling Turkey's growing influence as a global defense exporter.
Rome’s Floating Gift: Indonesia to Convert Italian Carrier into Drone Powerhouse
Italy is donating the decommissioned aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi to Indonesia, which plans to repurpose it as a dedicated drone carrier. This move highlights a strategic shift toward unmanned maritime operations and strengthens defense ties between Rome and Jakarta amidst regional tensions.
Jakarta’s High-Stakes Balancing Act: Squeezing Chinese Capital to Fund a Japanese-Backed Defense
Indonesia is pivoting toward resource nationalism by cutting nickel quotas and raising prices, directly impacting over $14 billion in Chinese investments. Concurrently, Jakarta is deepening defense ties with Japan to modernize its military, signaling a strategic shift to balance economic reliance on China with security partnerships with Tokyo and Manila.
A Gambler’s Second Act: The Disgraced Founder of Gionee Rebuilds in Indonesia
After vanishing in 2018 following a billion-yuan gambling scandal and the collapse of Gionee, founder Liu Lirong has resurfaced in Indonesia. He is currently heading Starlead, a furniture brand supported by a network of former Gionee executives and Chinese supply chains.
Middle Powers Rally for International Law as MIKTA Condemns Attacks on UN Peacekeepers
Foreign ministers from the MIKTA bloc, including Australia and South Korea, have issued a joint condemnation of the killing of an Indonesian UN peacekeeper in Lebanon. The group is demanding a transparent investigation and emphasizing that attacks on UN personnel are unacceptable violations of international law.
After a 15‑Year Search, Indonesia Bets on Europe’s A400M to Boost Archipelago Airlift and Disaster Response
Indonesia has received its first Airbus A400M and plans further purchases after a 15‑year procurement effort. The A400M offers a middle ground between tactical and strategic airlift — versatile, STOL‑capable and modular — suiting Indonesia’s archipelagic, disaster‑prone needs, though cost and payload limits remain significant caveats.
Boeing Withdraws Active Pursuit of F‑15EX Sale to Indonesia, Casting Doubt Over High‑Profile Deal
Boeing said it is no longer actively pursuing construction of F‑15EX fighters for Indonesia, casting doubt on a 2023 agreement for 24 jets that required U.S. government approval. The development signals friction between commercial plans and political clearance processes, with implications for Indonesia’s procurement choices and U.S. influence in the Indo‑Pacific.
Indonesia Market Halts as MSCI Freeze and Governance Concerns Trigger 8% Rout
Indonesia’s stock benchmark fell 8% to 8,261.79 on January 28, triggering a 30‑minute trading halt after MSCI paused index adjustments over concerns about concentrated shareholdings. The local index provider froze new constituents and actions that would increase tradable shares, heightening concerns about governance, liquidity and foreign capital flows.
Indonesia Takes Delivery of First Rafales as Defence Build‑Up Accelerates
Indonesia has received three Rafale fighters from France, the first deliveries under a multibillion‑dollar defence deal that includes up to 42 jets plus naval vessels. The move advances Jakarta’s military modernisation and has implications for regional security and France’s role in Southeast Asia.
Affordable, Combat-Proven: Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Emerges as a Global Bargain for Cash-Strapped Air Forces
Pakistan’s JF‑17 fighter, marketed as a 4.5‑generation multirole jet with modern avionics and Chinese weaponry, is attracting orders from at least six countries. Its low unit price and combat‑proven record are widening procurement options for cash‑conscious air forces, even as limits such as non‑stealth design and logistical dependencies temper its appeal.