The latest satellite imagery on 12 July 2014 acquired by DigitalGlobe shows a new aircraft support area at Indonesia’s Pekanbaru Airbase. The Indonesian Air Force received the first three of 24 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D upgraded aircraft on 25JUL14. The US transferred the aircraft under the excess defense articles program. The F-16 were donated by the Obama […]
Indonesia will strengthen its air defense capability with F-16s donated by the United States despite recently purchasing six new Su-30MK2 from Russia. A new squadron of F-16 fighter jets at the Roesmin Nurjadin Air Base in Pekanbaru, Riau province, is expected to start operating in one year, Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal B Putu Dunia was […]
Local media reports suggests the Indonesian Navy plans to enhance the monitoring of maritime traffic by establishing a Navy Primary Base in the Papua region. Fifth Primary Base Commander of Jayapura Brigade General Putu Wijamahaadi was the source of the announcement. He told the domestic press that Pupua’s Primary Base will be commanding several Navy Bases in […]
