Indonesia is embarking on a program to modernize its navy and build an effective deterrent to counter acts of encroachment on its 200-nautical mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ) along its northern maritime boundary. Increased purchase of aircraft and warships Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Panjaitan has emphasized the need to build… Continue reading Worried about China, Indonesia spending money on modernizing navy
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French navy’s new frigate: A deadly combination of stealth and air defence
On 22 November French Minister for the Armed Forces Florence Parly announced that the French Navy’s first air defence FREMM frigate, Alsace, is ready for operations. The FREMM Frigate “Alsace” was delivered to the French Navy during a ceremony at Toulon naval base in presence of the French Minister of the Armed forces Florence Parly… Continue reading French navy’s new frigate: A deadly combination of stealth and air defence