Militært

Illustration of a forensic expert testifying in a Jakarta military court about the death of a bank executive, with the victim's wife present.

Forensic expert reveals estimated time of death for slain bank branch head

11. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI Bilde generert av AI

In a hearing at the Military Court II-08 Jakarta, a forensic expert revealed the victim MIP was likely still alive when placed at the discovery site in Bekasi. The victim's wife rejected apologies from the three accused TNI members.

General NS Raja Subramani nominated as next chief of defence staff

General NS Raja Subramani has been nominated as the next Chief of Defence Staff. He is scheduled to take charge on May 31. The appointment comes as India continues efforts to strengthen military integration.

Indonesia to send 780 troops to UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

13. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Indonesian government will deploy 780 TNI personnel to Lebanon on May 22, 2026, as part of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). House Commission I Deputy Chair Dave Laksono expressed full support while stressing that troop safety must remain the top priority.

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B-52 bomber upgrade to extend service life with new engines

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U.S. forces disable Iranian tankers in Hormuz strait

Asia

Seoul court sentences ex-marine commander to three years in prison

Two former Chinese defense ministers handed death sentences with reprieve

A Chinese military court sentenced former defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve for graft on Thursday. Both men were also former Central Military Commission members.

North Korea to deploy new long-range artillery by end of year

7. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

North Korea plans to station a new self-propelled howitzer along its border with South Korea by the end of 2026. State media reported the plans after leader Kim Jong-un inspected a munitions factory and a destroyer this week.

IRGC releases new map of controlled areas in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a new map showing areas of the Strait of Hormuz under their naval control. The announcement comes amid tensions with the US, including a missile strike on an American frigate. IRGC spokesperson stated there is no change in overall strait management.

Philippines and Japan conduct first live-fire drills in Salaknib

3. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Philippine Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force conducted their first combined live-fire drills on May 1 and 2 at Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base in Tarlac. Over 200 soldiers participated as part of Exercise Salaknib. Japan joined the annual exercise for the first time.

onsdag, 13. mai 2026, 02:15