Japan and Indonesia agreed to enhance cooperation on maritime security with an eye on China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea over territorial claims.

India is considering a $450 million deal to sell BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Indonesia, in a move to bolster Indonesia's defenses. The sale, possibly announced during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's visit,

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is deeply invested in areas of his interest but the policies that fall outside are unlikely to get much of a look-in, says this journalist who covers Southeast Asia politics.

All stakeholders need to brace themselves for the consequences that may arise from Prabowo's foreign diplomacy surprises, Prabowo says.

Philippines and Indonesia arming themselves with advanced supersonic missiles like India's BrahMoS is a worrying development for China, especially for its energy trade, around 80 percent of which passes through the strategic Malacca Strait,

Vice President Han Zheng, China’s representative at Donald Trump’s inauguration, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping.

JAKARTA, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Nearly 81% of Indonesians approve of President Prabowo Subianto after ... U.S. hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea January 19, 2025 Asia Pacificcategory ...

BOGOR, Jan 11 — Japan will give Indonesia two high-speed patrol boats, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Saturday, as Tokyo seeks to boost regional maritime security cooperation in the face of growing assertiveness by China.