In its drive to modernize its air force, Jakarta continues to search for the right mix of price, capability, and ...

The Russian sailors took part in the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of Russian-Indonesian diplomatic relations ...

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An escalation in fighting between Indonesian security forces and Papuan separatist armed groups in West Papua has seriously ...

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) has not revealed any communications between himself and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (left) on Russia’s request. Picture: NewsWire / Martin ...

The Albanese government reportedly knew about Russia’s request to use an Indonesian military base for long-range military aircraft as early as March. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

An April 14 report by defence publication Janes, citing anonymous government sources, said Moscow was considering establishing a military base in Biak, in Indonesia’s easternmost province of Papua.

Allowing Russia to use Indonesian military bases will undermine this aspiration, as it can be seen as subservient to a foreign power.