RAWALPINDI: According to ISPR, the Indonesian Minister of Defense, accompanied by a delegation, visited Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ).
The delegation included members from Indonesia’s defense services and intelligence agencies.
During the visit, the Indonesian Defense Minister praised Pakistan’s efforts and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
The delegation held a meeting with Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral defense cooperation and discussed the regional security landscape.
They also underlined the need to further strengthen military collaboration. The Indonesian Defense Minister reaffirmed his country’s commitment to expanding defense ties with Pakistan.
Indonesia, the largest archipelagic country in the world, holds immense strategic significance due to its location between the Indian and Pacific Oceans and its control over vital sea lanes like the Strait of Malacca.
This position makes it a key maritime power in Southeast Asia and central to regional security and trade.
Military Strength and Capabilities:
Air Chiefs of Pakistan and China discuss bilateral cooperation
Armed Forces Name: Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI)
Personnel Strength: Over 400,000 active-duty personnel across Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Army: The Indonesian Army is the largest branch, equipped with armored vehicles, artillery systems, and a rapidly modernizing force structure.
Air Force: Known as TNI-AU, it operates a mix of aircraft including:
F-16 Fighting Falcons
Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30
T-50i Golden Eagle trainers
Navy: The Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) includes over 150 ships, with key assets such as:
Sigma-class corvettes
Makassar-class landing platform docks
Cakra-class submarines
Historic Engagements and Defense Role:
Indonesia has not engaged in major international wars but has had internal conflicts and military operations, such as the struggle against separatist movements in Aceh and Papua, and peacekeeping missions under the UN. The country emphasizes regional stability and maritime security, maintaining strong defense relations with ASEAN members, China, the U.S., and now increasingly with Pakistan.
Indonesia’s evolving defense partnerships aim to strengthen its capabilities in response to challenges such as piracy, terrorism, and territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
