@angeloinchina this interesting view is missing an important part.
Indonesia don't seek competition nor is it a zero sum game. I have never heard of a claimant about " Indonesia First".
It's always a win win for all as it seeks mutual benefit that contributes to the welfare of its people
Indonesia’s CPI comes in at 2.4%/yr in April.
Indonesia’s money supply (M2) is growing at 9.74%/yr. That’s WITHIN Hanke's Golden Growth Rate of ~8.43-10.43%/yr, a rate consistent with Indonesia’s 1.5-3.5%/yr inflation target.
THE INFLATION STORY = A MONEY SUPPLY STORY.
Israel killed Rico Pramudia in South Lebanon.
He died of his injuries today.
He wasn’t a fighter — he was a UN PEACEKEEPER from Indonesia.
Israel killed him anyway.
And not a single whisper from Western media.
No international outrage. No justice. No accountability.
Today, Ireland joined France, Indonesia and a group of other TCCs and UN Member States to condemn the persistent attacks and aggressive behaviour against @UNIFIL_ 🇺🇳
We reaffirm our full support for UNIFIL and its mandate, and call for a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon 🇱🇧
🔗 https://t.co/FJhfz3cGNo
Along with 68 partners, we condemn attacks against UNIFIL - peacekeepers must never be targeted.
The escalating violence in Lebanon has seen rising civilian casualties and over one million displaced.
We urge an immediate return to the 2024 cessation of hostilities.
(1/2) #DFAStatement: ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Statement on the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, 24 February 2026, Manila, Philippines.
Full Video Here 👉🏻 https://t.co/LPUxi1JxqH
Indonesia arrives on the scene
In the last 5 years alone, Indonesia has finalized the purchase of no less than 84 modern fighter jets: 42 Rafale and 42 J-10C.
However, nothing compares to the strides made by the Indonesian Navy.
The country acquired 8 modern frigates and 2 battery-powered electric submarines - with Tot- in a Naval Group configuration that allows for submergence periods of up to 80 days.
Indonesia, alongside Japan and Germany, now becomes one of the sole operators of this new generation of submarines. Including smaller vessels, the nation has closed deals for approximately 20 ships in these last 5 years alone.
To build the ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) capabilities of this fleet and support army operations, nearly 100 reconnaissance and combat drones were purchased, with a highlight on 60 Bayraktar units.
This is joined by the acquisition of Turkish ballistic missiles with technology transfer, as well as at least 2 to 3 models of Turkish and Chinese anti-ship missiles.
Fighters
- 42 Dassault Rafale (Air Force, contracts in tranches with France, 2022–2023).
- 42 Chengdu J-10C (Air Force, contract with China, October 2025).
Submarines
- 2 Scorpène Evolved-class submarines (Navy, contract with Naval Group/France and PT PAL, 2024–2025).
Frigates and Major Surface Combatants
- 2 PPA-class frigates (Thaon di Revel/Brawijaya) (Navy, contract with Fincantieri/Italy, 2024).
- 4 Arrowhead 140-class frigates (Balaputradewa) (Navy, licenses from Babcock/UK, local construction by PT PAL; 2 initial + 2 additional in January 2026).
- 2 İstif-class (I-class) frigates (Navy, contract with TAIS/Turkey, January 2026).
Smaller Vessels (OPVs, Patrol Boats, and FAC)
- 2 90-meter OPVs (Navy, local construction by PT Daya Radar Utama, started 2021).
- 2 additional KCR-60-class Fast Attack Craft-Missile (Navy, local construction by PT PAL, ~2024–2025).
- 2 18-meter patrol boats (Navy, donation from Japan via Official Security Assistance, 2025).
Mine Countermeasures Vessels
- 2 Pulau Fani-class MCMVs (Navy, built by Abeking & Rasmussen/Germany; delivered and commissioned 2023–2024).
- 4 Inspector 90 USVs + Seascan and K-Ster systems (ROVs) (Navy, contract with Exail/France, June 2025).
Helicopters
- 3 Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters (Navy, delivered 2021–2022).
UAVs/Drones
- 60 Bayraktar TB3 + 9 Bayraktar Akinci (primarily Navy, joint contract with Baykar/Turkey, February 2025, with local production).
- 14 ScanEagle (Navy, contract with Boeing Insitu).
- 12 Anka (Air Force, contract with TAI/Turkey, 2023).
( Indonesia is also developing indigenous UVVs)
Anti-Ship Missiles
- 45 Atmaca (Navy, initial units under contract with Roketsan/Turkey, 2024; additional contracts in 2025 for more units and local production).
- Çakır (anti-ship cruise missile, Navy): Contract for local production with Roketsan/Turkey (July 2025), quantity not specified.
- YJ-12/CM-302 (coastal anti-ship, Army): Acquisition confirmed in 2025, no public unit number.
Ballistic Missiles
- KHAN system (export Bora) (Army, contract with Roketsan/Turkey ~2022–2025; number of units/batteries not publicly disclosed).
Other Confirmed Upgrades
- Upgrades to CN-235 MPA and C-130 Hercules (Air Force, contracts 2024–2025; number of affected units not detailed publicly, but applies to multiple existing aircraft).