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Suksesi KSAL, Pengamat Militer: Ada Dua Nama yang Berpotensi Besar

Pergantian orang nomor satu di matra laut, Laksamana TNI Muhammad Ali yang akan memasuki usia 58 tahun pada 9 April 2025 kembali menjadi sorotan. Besar kemungkinan proses suksesi Kepala Staf Angkatan Laut (KSAL) akan berjalan sesuai siklus normatif tanpa ada perpanjangan masa dinas pasca disahkannya revisi UU TNI. Hingga saat ini UU tersebut belum diundangkan sehingga dalam konteks penggantian KSAL, ketentuan lama masih akan menjadi acuan hukum.

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Quo Vadis, China Taiwan Unification?

Brothers with Different Views The conflict between China and Taiwan stems from conflicting views in which China does not recognize Taiwan’s government, and insists there is only “one China”. Tension came to a head when Xi Jinping again promoted efforts to reunify Taiwan through the “one country, two systems” formula, much like the Hong Kong model. On the contrary, Taiwan sees itself as distinct from the Chinese mainland, with its own constitution and a vibrant multi-party democracy where the people elect their own leaders.

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Quo Vadis, China Taiwan Unification?

Brothers with Different Views The conflict between China and Taiwan stems from conflicting views in which China does not recognize Taiwan’s government, and insists there is only “one China”. Tension came to a head when Xi Jinping again promoted efforts to reunify Taiwan through the “one country, two systems” formula, much like the Hong Kong model. On the contrary, Taiwan sees itself as distinct from the Chinese mainland, with its own constitution and a vibrant multi-party democracy where the people elect their own leaders.

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The Speelwijk Fortress A Monument To Dutch Colonial Power In Pamarican, Banten

S peelwijk Fortress is a defensive fortress with sturdy walls and a moat surrounding the primary structure. The building’s outer wall, which is approximately five meters high, still appears upright. At a closer look, the fortress is composed of nearly three meters of brick blended with natural stones such as coral.

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Get To Know FREMM, The European Sea Guardian

As a multirole vessel, a frigate supports various military operations: anti-ship, anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, electronic warfare, and support ship, as well as Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). These include maritime security operations, non-combatant evacuation operations, counterterrorism operations, SAR (Search and Rescue) operations, and so on.

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Malabar Radio Station “From Bandung to the Netherlands” – Colonial Dutch Communications

The Malabar station complex contains remnants of the radio station’s former offices and employee residences, in front of the camping and parking area. An information board offers a variety of tourist attractions around Mount Puntang, including coffee tourism, waterfall visits, and cycling tours. 

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KAAN Turkey’s First Indigenous Fifth Generation Fighter

The first flight lasted 13 minutes and reached a speed of 230 knots at an altitude of 8,000 feet,” read a statement from the manufacturer, state-owned Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS). The KAAN project was launched in 2016 with the aim of replacing Turkish Air Force’s aging F-16 fleet and to be sold to foreign governments.

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Get To Know FREMM, The European Sea Guardian

As a multirole vessel, a frigate supports various military operations: anti-ship, anti-aircraft, anti-submarine, electronic warfare, and support ship, as well as Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). These include maritime security operations, non-combatant evacuation operations, counterterrorism operations, SAR (Search and Rescue) operations, and so on.

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Quo Vadis, China Taiwan Unification?

Brothers with Different Views The conflict between China and Taiwan stems from conflicting views in which China does not recognize Taiwan’s government, and insists there is only “one China”. Tension came to a head when Xi Jinping again promoted efforts to reunify Taiwan through the “one country, two systems” formula, much like the Hong Kong model. On the contrary, Taiwan sees itself as distinct from the Chinese mainland, with its own constitution and a vibrant multi-party democracy where the people elect their own leaders.

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