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FranceFrench PMs' decision maker on intelligence-gathering

IndonesiaMilitary intelligence strategist arrives in Paris

FranceVan den Berghe receives honour in front of cyber elite

ChinaBeijing seeks greater control of Russian media narrative in Global South through teamwork

United StatesDirector of National Intelligence concerned about climate change under Trump

Jakarta and Abu Dhabi's mystery arms project

Indonesia may have been the guest of honour at France's Eurosatory defence exhibition last week, but the country is mainly busy with its major Emirati cooperation. An investigation.

Naval Group makes headway in Jakarta on submarine contract

According to sources in both Paris and Jakarta, French shipping company Naval Group is about to sign an agreement with Indonesian firm PT PAL.

Indonesia chooses BlackSky over Thales and Leonardo for satellite imaging analytics

In the annual results published 26 February, US earth observation specialist BlackSky lifted the veil a little on the $50m contract it won from the Indonesian defence ministry for the supply of GEOINT services.

Indonesia eyes monitoring technology from India's L&T for new capital

Indonesia is looking to be a player in the smart cities stakes, and its officials were recently shown New Delhi's Integrated Command and Control Centre, built with Israeli know-how.

Bell collateral victim of pre-electoral defence business wars in Indonesia

The different camps in Indonesia's electoral race are hoping to cash in on the country's defence sales, which has come at a cost for Bell and two French defence export veterans.

Kazakh construction magnate Serik Karymsakov eyes Indonesian contracts

Indonesia's future capital Nusantara hopes to broaden its partnership with Astana, with whom it recently announced a twin-city partnership. Kazakh magnate Serik Karymsakov intends to convince other companies in Kazakhstan to invest in the Borneo island project.

Indonesia's new capital city project Nusantara struggles to convince French investors

Indonesia's presidential elections, eight months away, will be decisive for the fate of a project to build a new capital city in the province of Kalimantan. Foreign companies are taking a cautious interest.

Jakarta Mirage contract sparks war of influence among service providers

As the supply and maintenance of French-built fighter jets sold by Qatari to Indonesia pits French firms against each other, a winner is gradually emerging.

Huawei extends web in Jakarta, ground zero for China-US fight for influence

With the Indonesian presidential election less than a year away, Huawei is trying to win the trust of certain prominent figures in the country. Its goal is to become the government's main cyber and 5G provider, much to the displeasure of the US and Australia.