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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.
Jakarta, IDM – The man, originally from Palembang, describes how silent nights were often shattered by the zip of bullets fired by Fretilin forces. Muchari admits that when the enemy hordes surrounded them, he felt overwhelmed, frequently panicked and worried…
Not only Papua New Guinea but a small island country like Vanuatu has also enticed Australia to explore potential cooperation. However, some in Vanuatu’s parliament oppose this idea, as they are concerned it could alienate relations with China. Similarly, New Zealand agrees to establish a partnership in the defense sector with Fiji. These phenomena raise the question: Why have the big countries started to eye these Pacific Island countries?
It was twelve noon when Indonesia Defense Magazine visited the Mandala Wangsit Siliwangi Museum on Jl. Lembong, Bandung. We wanted to trace the journey of the famous Siliwangi Division through the Museum’s collections. “The Mandala Wangsit Siliwangi Museum used to be the home of a Dutch officer. Later, it was taken over by the Japanese to be used as a hiding place. After Indonesia’s independence, the house was used as the headquarters for the Siliwangi Division and has now changed its function to become a museum,” said Major General Kunto Ari Wibowo, who was the Commander of the Military Regional Command (Kodam) III Siliwangi at the time of our interview.
The ever-changing threat landscape make multifunctional platforms such as drones a necessity in preparing for various combat scenarios. Modern drones have become increasingly sophisticated because they are equipped with the latest military technology that can deliver advantages in combat due to their surveillance and attack capabilities. The use of these equipment can also reduce the risks for personnel because the platform is remotely operated.
Bandung was arguably one of the Dutch’s favorite cities when they colonized Indonesia. It was built by the Dutch East Indies governor William H. Daendels in 1810 on an elevation of 730 meters above sea level. As a result, it has a pleasantly cool weather, making it a preferred destination to live among the Dutch. Topographically, it was also considered very strategic as a strong natural fortress to repel potential attacks.
Aukus is a form of cooperation in all fields of defence. From the start, the emphasis is on cooperation centered on Pillar I and II, “even though submarines receive more spotlights, simply because they use nuclear propulsion,” said Yohanes Sulaiman MA, PhD, international relations lecturer at Jenderal Achmad Yani University (Unjani).
Well-preserved, neat and tidy: such is the first impression one gets when setting foot at the Mangkunegaran Palace, Solo, Central Java. Erected in 1757, the Palace captures many historical moments. One of the most famous was during the leadership of Kanjeng Gusti Pangeran Adipati Arya (KGPAA) Mangkunegara I Raden Mas Said or Prince Sambernyawa, with his elite armed forces, called the “Legiun Mangkunegaran”.
