Amid South China Sea Tensions, Is Indonesia’s Navy Lagging Behind? | Insight

Indonesia’s Navy is outdated and outgunned. So, in 2023, the government approved a 20% increase in military spending, a continuation of the 15-year Minimum Essential Force plan, meant to modernise the country’s military. The additional military expenditure comes as Indonesia wants to reclaim its...

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