Italy’s DRASS will provide six new-generation compact submarines in addition to SDVs to Indonesia

On 26 February, the Italian Ministry of Defence (MoD) submitted for approval to the Parliament the ministerial decree concerning the free transfer of the decommissioned Garibaldi aircraft carrier to the Indonesian MoD. Italy is further supporting the strengthening of the Indonesian Navy with other programs in cooperation with the local industry, according to the dossier … Read more

DRASS Delivers Two Swimmer Delivery Vehicles to Indonesia

Italian underwater defence specialist DRASS has delivered two Swimmer Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence as part of a broader effort to enhance the Indonesian Navy’s underwater capabilities. DRASS press release In the first phase of an ambitious plan to enhance the underwater capabilities of the Indonesian Navy, Drass, a global leader … Read more

Indonesia Agrees to Accept Patrol Boat Grant from Japan Worth Rp205bn

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Plenary Session of the House of Representatives has agreed to accept a patrol boat grant from Japan worth 1.9 billion Yen, equivalent to Rp205 billion. The grant for the Indonesian Navy is part of Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) program. Lawmakers approved the grant after House Commission I presented the results of the discussion … Read more

First training squadron of Indian navy strengthens maritime bonds at Indonesia

New Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a member nation of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan on January 23. During the three-day port call, the crew and trainees of INS Tir, Shardul, Sujata and ICGS … Read more

Indonesian Marines take part in Reconex 2025 with USMC personnel – Americas

ersonnel from the Navy’s Marine Corps (Kormar) are currently taking part in the Reconex 2025 joint exercise with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) at the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, California. Six marines from Kormar’s 3rd Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion/3rd Marines have joined the exercise led by commanding officer Lt. Col. … Read more

Navy officers sentenced to life in prison over Tangerang shooting – The Jakarta Post

Navy officers sentenced to life in prison over Tangerang shooting  The Jakarta Post Two Sailors Sentenced to Life for Car Repo Murder  Jakartaglobe.id Two Indonesian Navy Members Get Life Sentence for Shooting Rental Car Boss  Tempo.co English LPSK Sets Restitution For Shooting Victims Of Rental Bosses Rp1.1 Billion  VOI English The Son Of Rental Boss Considers Pledoi A Member … Read more

Two Sailors Sentenced to Life for Car Repo Murder

Jakarta. A military tribunal in Jakarta on Tuesday sentenced two sailors to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of a car rental company owner who attempted to repossess a rented vehicle at a rest area in Banten. First Sergeant Akbar Adli and Seaman Bambang Apri Atmojo were found guilty of fatally shooting Ilyas Abdurrahman on … Read more

Milanion and Republikorp USV Conversion Contract

Milanion signs contract with Republikorp (RDI) to supply the Indonesian Navy with 20-metre USV (Unmanned Surface Vessel) conversions. ~ Press Release, Abu Dhabi, 17 February 2025: At IDEX 2025, Milanion signs contract with Republikorp (RDI) to supply Indonesian Navy with 20m USV conversions. The partnership has undertaken a commitment to deliver an initial five 20m … Read more