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Indonesia

Island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania

POPULATION
278M
ACTIVE PERSONNEL
400K
BUDGET
$10B
NUCLEAR WARHEADS
0
AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
0
MACSI
33
Indonesia flag

Indonesia

Multi-dimensional military power index · 0–100
Land Power
35
Air Power
32
Naval Power
35
Leadership
35
Strategic
15
Industry
30
C4ISR
25
Logistics
30
Economy
52
Geo-Strategic
55
MACSI(Military Archive Country Strength Index)
33
Indonesia MACSI Rating
40/190
WORLD RANKING
Indonesia · 10 axes scored
Land Power
35
Air Power
32
Naval Power
35
Leadership
35
Strategic
15
Industry
30
C4ISR
25
Logistics
30
Economy
52
Geo-Strategic
55
ⓘ The ten scoring axes are weighted per country by coastal, nuclear, industrial, and geostrategic tier, then judged from real-world knowledge rather than stored database attributes — see methodology.
01 / Overview
Indonesia
Government
Republic
Population
277.53M
Area
1,904,569 km²
GDP (Nominal)
$1.42T
Active Personnel
400.0K
Reserve Personnel
400.0K
Defense Budget
$10.0B · %0.7 GDP
Conscription
None
⚠ ONGOING CONFLICT
Attack on Soanggama
2025 · to present
ACTIVE
CONFLICT ONGOING
02 / Military Strength · 76 metrics · 9 categories
33
TIER D MACSI · ABSOLUTE POWER · #40 WORLD
Land Power
35
Air Power
32
Naval Power
35
Leadership
35
Strategic
15
Industry
30
C4ISR
25
Logistics
30
Economy
52
Geo-Strategic
55
MACSIMilitary Archive Country Strength Index
#CountryOverallLandAirNavalLeadershipStrategicIndustryC4ISRLogisticsEconomy
#38Argentina34352235421545353852
#39Portugal34253040452525403542
#40Indonesia33353235351530253052
#41North Korea3355252030483520305
#42Azerbaijan33423622402525352521
Comparison countries are selected automatically based on global rankings.
Personnel Structure
Total Population: 277.5M
Active400K
Reserve400K
Paramilitary280K
Mobilization capacity: %0.39 of total population
Economic Burden
$10.0B 0.7% of GDP
0% 5%+
Per Capita $36/yr
Per Soldier $25,000/yr
Strategic Infrastructure
Military Airports 20
Total Airports 673
Major Ports 10
Coastline 54,716 km
Oil Production 700K bbl/day
All Military Metrics 75 metrics · 9 categories
01 Personnel 7
  • Active Personnel 400,000
  • Reserve Personnel 400,000
  • Paramilitary Personnel 280,000
  • Total Military Personnel 800,000
  • Available for Military Service 70,000,000
  • Reaching Military Age Annually 3,500,000
  • Conscription Status None
02 Land Forces 12
03 Air Forces 12
  • Total Aircraft 450
  • Fighter Aircraft Count 100
  • Ground Attack Aircraft Count 20
  • Bomber Aircraft Count 0
  • Transport Aircraft Count 50
  • Tanker Aircraft Count 3
  • AWACS Count 4
  • Trainer Aircraft Count 100
  • Total Helicopters 150
  • Attack Helicopter Count 50
  • Transport Helicopter Count 100
  • UAV Count 20
04 Naval Forces 11
  • Total Ships 150
  • Aircraft Carrier Count 0
  • Amphibious Assault Ship Count 0
  • Cruiser Count 0
  • Destroyer Count 0
  • Frigate Count 16
  • Corvette Count 22
  • Total Submarines 5
  • SSN Count 0
  • SSBN Count 0
  • Patrol Boat Count 100
05 Strategic Forces 9
06 Budget & Economy 10
  • Defense Budget (USD) 10,000,000,000 USD
  • Defense Budget (% of GDP) 0.7 %
  • Defense Budget per Capita (USD) 36 USD
  • GDP (Nominal, USD) 1,423,000,000,000 USD
  • GDP (PPP, USD) 3,800,000,000,000 USD
  • Arms Exports (USD) 100,000,000 USD
  • Arms Imports (USD) 2,500,000,000 USD
  • Defense Industry Rank 15
  • Defense Industry Size (USD) 3,000,000,000 USD
  • Defense Sector Employment 150,000
07 Logistics & Infrastructure 6
  • Military Airport Count 20
  • Total Airport Count 673
  • Major Port Count 10
  • Oil Production (bbl/day) 700,000 bbl/day
  • Oil Reserves (bbl) 3,700,000,000 bbl
  • Coastline (km) 54,716 km
08 Demographics 5
  • Total Population 277,534,122
  • Military Age Population 110,000,000
  • Urban Population (%) 56 %
  • Literacy Rate (%) 96 %
  • Area (km²) 1,904,569 km²
09 Government & Alliances 3
03 / Inventory · 724 systems · 96 categories · 40,731 units
Force Composition
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Status & Age Distribution
Status
580
Active 580 Retired 144
Age Profile
44years
average
%6
<10 yrs
Aging Fleet
1945–2023
Inventory 724 systems · 33 categories · 40,731 units
ARMOURED VEHICLES
ARTILLERY & MISSILE SYSTEMS
AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
MINES & EXPLOSIVE DEVICES
FIREARMS
GRENADE LAUNCHERS & GRENADES
OPTICS & TARGETING
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
FIGHTER & ATTACK AIRCRAFT
BOMBER AIRCRAFT
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
HELICOPTERS
UAV / DRONES
SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT
TRAINING AIRCRAFT
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
CARRIERS & AMPHIBIOUS
SURFACE COMBATANTS
SUBMARINES
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
AUXILIARY & SUPPORT SHIPS
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
ATGM
ANTI-SHIP MISSILES
AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILES
CRUISE MISSILES
BALLISTIC (CONVENTIONAL)
GUIDED BOMBS
UNGUIDED AERIAL MUNITIONS
RADAR SYSTEMS
RECENT ACQUISITIONS & MODERNIZATION NEED
LAST 5 ACQUISITIONS
SYSTEMS 20+ YEARS IN SERVICE
04 / Defense Sector · 4 companies · 34 systems produced · 88 deals
DEFENSE TRADE BALANCE annual estimate · from DB
Defense Industry Size
$3.0 Mr
annual output value
Sector Employment
150 K
total employees
↗ EXPORTS
$100 M
↘ IMPORTS
$2.5 Mr
⚖ NET BALANCE
$-2.4 Mr
NET IMPORTER
In exports 40
In imports 18
Export per Capita $0.36 per citizen
Import per Capita $9.0 per citizen
OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE & SECTOR STARS
OWNERSHIP DISTRIBUTION
Fully State3
SECTOR STARS
WIDEST PORTFOLIO
🎯 Pindad
12 distinct systems
SECTOR HERITAGE
OLDEST COMPANY
Pindad
1808 (218 years old)
NEWEST COMPANY
North Sea Boats
2003 (23 years old)
Sector average age 94 years
PRODUCTION PROFILE
34
Total Systems
30
Ongoing
4
Ended
61
Avg. MASS Score
DOMAIN DISTRIBUTION · Still Producing 30 · No Longer Produced 4
Land 18
Naval 14
Air 2
🎖 Highest MASS score: Komodo Armament D7 PMR SA (79) Methodology →
ALL COMPANIES 4 companies · 4 active
Sort:
Company Revenue Systems Score
Indonesian Aerospace — 3 —
North Sea Boats — 2 —
PT PAL — 3 —
Pindad — 12 —
Production 34 systems · 11 categories
Show:
ARMOURED VEHICLES
FIREARMS
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
MILITARY VEHICLES
TRANSPORT & CARGO AIRCRAFT
UAV / DRONES
SURFACE COMBATANTS
SUBMARINES
AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS
MINE WARFARE & PATROL
NAVAL WEAPON SYSTEMS
RECENT DEFENSE DEALS6 export · 48 import · 6 domestic
DirectionYearCounterpartyProduct / ServiceQuantityAmountTypeStatus
↘2025ItalyAgustaWestland AW1896—new-buildordered
↘2024TurkeyTAI Anka6—new-buildordered
↗2024CambodiaPindad G220—giftDelivered
↘2023FranceGround Master 40013$390 Mnew-buildDelivered
↘2021United Arab EmiratesCaracal CAR 816——license-productionDelivered
⟳2021PindadPindad SS225,000—new-buildDelivered
↘2021United KingdomBalaputradewa-class frigate2—license-productionordered
↘2020ItalyAgustaWestland AW1892—new-buildDelivered
↘2019ItalyBlack Shark torpedo29—new-buildDelivered
↘2019GermanyFrankenthal-class minehunter2—new-buildordered
↘2019→2023GermanyPulau Fani-class minehunter2—new-buildDelivered
↘2019AustriaPandur II22—license-productionDelivered
↘2016AustriaPandur II—$39 Mnew-buildDelivered
↗2014LaosPindad SS170—new-buildDelivered
⟳2014→2021Domestic supplyAntasena-class combat boat1$12 Mnew-buildDelivered
↘2012→2020BrazilAstros II63—new-buildDelivered
↗2012Timor-LestePindad PM275—new-buildDelivered
↘2012→2013RussiaSu-30MKK6—new-buildDelivered
⟳2012Domestic supplyKlewang-class fast attack craft4—new-buildDelivered
↘2011South KoreaKH17918—new-buildDelivered
↘2011South KoreaDaewoo Precision Industries K5——new-buildDelivered
↘2010South KoreaKH17854—new-buildDelivered
↘2008→2009RussiaSu-30MKK9—new-buildDelivered
↘2008South KoreaDaewoo Precision Industries K2210—new-buildDelivered
⟳2007PindadPindad SS2150—new-buildDelivered
⟳2006PindadPindad SS210,000—new-buildDelivered
↘2006→2012IsraelSearcher4—new-buildDelivered
⟳2005PindadPindad SS215,000—new-buildDelivered
↘1996FrancePanhard VBL18—new-buildDelivered
↘1993GermanyParchim-class corvette16—second-handDelivered
↘1993SwedenELMA anti-submarine grenede launcher——aidDelivered
↗1991CambodiaPindad SS1——exportDelivered
↘1990FranceTripartite-class minehunter2—new-buildDelivered
↘1985SpainAMX-30E——new-buildCancelled
↘1983United StatesCommando Scout28—new-build
↘1980IsraelDouglas NA-4 Skyhawk34—second-handDelivered
↘1972→1973United StatesCavalier Mustang6—new-buildDelivered
↘1968ItalyBeretta BM 5969,000—exportconfirmed
↘1964RussiaMi-6 (AURI Squadron-8)9—SaleDelivered
↘1962→1964RussiaProject 254K-class minesweeper6—new-buildDelivered
↘1962RussiaProject 254 minesweeper6—new-buildDelivered
↘1961BelgiumFN Model 1949——exportconfirmed
↘1961→1965RussiaProject 183R12—new-buildDelivered
↘1959→1960United StatesA-26B Invader6—second-handDelivered
↘1959→1960United StatesDouglas A-26 Invader6—second-handDelivered
↘1959People's Republic of ChinaShenyang J-512—new-buildDelivered
↘1958→1959RussiaLavochkin La-1124—second-handDelivered
↘1954GermanyR boat10—new-buildDelivered
↘1954GermanyPulau Rau-class minesweeper10—new-buildDelivered
↘—IndiaBEL Battle Field Surveillance Radar100—new-buildDelivered
↘—RussiaTupolev Tu-16——new-buildDelivered
↗—FijiPindad SPR——
↗—BangladeshPindad SPR——
↘—GermanyRh 202121—new-buildDelivered
↘—South KoreaDaewoo Precision Industries K71,786—new-buildDelivered
↘—United KingdomWasp——second-handDelivered
↘—PolandPM-84 Glauberyt——new-build
↘—South KoreaAssault Amphibious Vehicle15—giftDelivered
↘—UkraineKozak——license-productionordered
↘—South AfricaMamba——new-buildDelivered
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ALL-TIME ARMS TRADE88transactions · inflation-adjusted
↗ EXPORTS
—
16transactions
↘ IMPORTS
$464 M
64transactions
Σ TOTAL
$464 M
88transactions
CountryExport (→)Import (←)Total
France—$412 M$412 M
Austria—$52 M$52 M
Sum of all defense deals in our database, adjusted to 2025 prices (CPI). Exports (→) are what this country sold, imports (←) what it bought. Covers only transactions recorded in our archive; the real historical total is higher.
MOST POPULAR PRODUCTSused by 57 countries
  1. #1
    CASA/IPTN CN-235
    Light / Medium Transports
    33country
  2. #2
    Anoa
    Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC)
    10country
  3. #3
    Pindad SS2
    Assault Rifles
    9country
  4. #4
    Antasena-class combat boat
    Patrol Boats & Fast Attack Craft
    8country
  1. #5
    Pindad G2
    Pistols
    7country
  2. #6
    Pindad SS1
    Assault Rifles
    6country
  3. #76country
  4. #8
    Scorpène-class submarine
    Conventional Submarines
    6country
05 / History & Conflicts · 19 armed events
Fire Line Most active: Cold War
Pre-WWI / Industrial Age 1850–1913
—
World War I 1914–1918
—
Interwar Period 1919–1938
—
World War II 1939–1945
8
Early Cold War 1946–1962
17
Cold War 1963–1991
20
Post-Cold War 1992–2009
6
Modern Era 2010+
2
Alliance Network by past conflicts
Based on conflicts fought on the same or opposing side.
War Statistics Indonesia · 53 conflicts
53Conflicts
2Wins
2Losses
0Draws
0Ongoing
50% win rate
53 primary actor 1941–2025
Human Cost · Indonesia
10,671Military
0Civilian
0Displaced
Data as of 2026; figures may vary by source.

📜 Chronological Conflict List

53 conflicts · newest to oldest
Conflict Years Opponent Role Outcome
Attack on Soanggama Special Op. 2025–present TPNPB Primary —
Operation Madago Raya Special Op. 2016–present East Indonesia Mujahideen Turkistan Islamic Party (2016) Primary —
Operation Ocean Shield Special Op. 2009–2016 Somali pirates Primary —
2003–2004 Indonesian offensive in Aceh Special Op. 2003–2004 Free Aceh Movement Primary —
Operation Enduring Freedom Special Op. 2001–2014 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Aidabasalala Intervention 1999–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
United Nations Operation in Somalia II Special Op. 1993–1995 Intervention Primary —
Unified Task Force Special Op. 1992–1993 Somali National Alliance Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya Primary —
1990-98 Indonesian military operations in Aceh Special Op. 1990–1998 Intervention Primary —
Bougainville conflict Civil War 1988–1998 Intervention Primary —
Operation Cahaya Special Op. 1978 FRETILIN Primary —
Insurgency in Aceh Insurgency 1976–2005 Free Aceh Movement Primary —
Operation Flamboyan Special Op. 1975 Fretilin Primary —
Battle of Dili 1975–present East Timor Primary —
Indonesian occupation of East Timor Proxy 1975–1999 Intervention Primary —
Communist insurgency in Malaysia Insurgency 1968–1989 Intervention Primary —
Operation Black Crow Special Op. 1965–present PKI Primary —
Battle of Plaman Mapu Interstate 1965–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Kindau Interstate 1965–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Babang Interstate 1965–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Bau Interstate 1965–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Sungei Koemba Interstate 1965 Supported by: Primary Decisive Loss
30 September Movement 1965–present Intervention Primary —
Landing at Pontian Intervention 1964–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Landing at Kesang River Interstate 1964–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Landing at Labis Interstate 1964 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Action of 13 December 1964 Interstate 1964–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Long Jawai Interstate 1963–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
communist insurgency in Sarawak Insurgency 1962–1990 Intervention Primary —
Brunei Revolt Insurgency 1962 Commonwealth of Nations {{bulleted list| | | | }} Primary —
Battle of Arafura Sea 1962–present Intervention Primary —
Operation Trikora Special Op. 1961–1962 Intervention Primary —
Invasion of Buru Intervention 1950 Intervention Primary —
Invasion of Ambon Intervention 1950–present Intervention Primary —
APRA coup d'état Coup 1950–present Legion of the Just Ruler (APRA) Primary —
Operation Pagar Betis Special Op. 1949–1962 Islamic State of Indonesia Primary —
Siege of Surakarta Interstate 1949–present Intervention Primary —
1 March General Offensive Interstate 1949–present Intervention Primary —
Operation Kraai Special Op. 1948 Intervention Primary —
Operation Product Special Op. 1947 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Karangresik 1947–present Netherlands Primary —
Police Actions (Indonesia) Interstate 1947–1949 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Petaling Interstate 1946–present Intervention Primary —
Battle of Medan Interstate 1946–present Intervention Primary —
South Sulawesi Campaign Interstate 1946–1947 Intervention Primary —
Battle of Semarang Interstate 1945–present Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Battle of Kotabaru 1945–present Intervention Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Ambarawa Interstate 1945 Japan Primary Decisive Win
Battle of Surabaya Interstate 1945 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Burning of Bekasi Interstate 1945 Intervention Primary Decisive Loss
Kalimantan Physical Revolution 1945–1949 Dutch East Indies Great Dayak Pontianak Sultanate Primary Decisive Win
South-East Asian theater of World War II Special Op. 1941–1945 Allies {{clist|bullets=yes|title={{nobold| Primary —
Malayan campaign Interstate 1941–1942 Intervention Primary Decisive Win
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06 / Geostrategy · comparative
A
VS
B
IndonesiavsArgentina
01Personnel
Active Personnel
▲ 400,000+%45672,000
Reserve Personnel
▲ 400,000×12.931,000
Paramilitary Personnel
▲ 280,000+%70035,000
Total Military Personnel
▲ 800,000+%677103,000
Available for Military Service
▲ 70,000,000+%53611,000,000
Reaching Military Age Annually
▲ 3,500,000+%900350,000
Conscription Duration (days)
——
02Land Forces
Total Tanks
▲ 300+%7280
IFV Count
▲ 200+%100100
APC Count
▲ 1,000+%567150
Recon Vehicle Count
50=50
MRAP Count
▲ 500+%90050
Towed Artillery Count
▲ 500+%67300
Self-Propelled Artillery Count
100=100
MLRS Count
50=50
Mortar Count
▲ 1,000+%400200
ATGM Launcher Count
▲ 500+%400100
SHORAD Count
▲ 100+%1000
MANPADS Count
▲ 1,000×20.050
03Air Forces
Total Aircraft
▲ 450+%350100
Fighter Aircraft Count
▲ 100+%23330
Ground Attack Aircraft Count
▲ 20+%10010
Bomber Aircraft Count
0=0
Transport Aircraft Count
▲ 50+%15020
Tanker Aircraft Count
▲ 3+%1000
AWACS Count
▲ 4+%1000
Trainer Aircraft Count
▲ 100+%23330
Total Helicopters
▲ 150+%20050
Attack Helicopter Count
▲ 50+%15020
Transport Helicopter Count
▲ 100+%23330
UAV Count
▲ 20+%3005
04Naval Forces
Total Ships
▲ 150+%90015
Aircraft Carrier Count
0+%1001 ▲
Amphibious Assault Ship Count
0=0
Cruiser Count
0=0
Destroyer Count
0=0
Frigate Count
▲ 16+%1676
Corvette Count
▲ 22+%6333
Total Submarines
▲ 5+%673
SSN Count
0=0
SSBN Count
0=0
Patrol Boat Count
▲ 100×20.05
05Strategic Forces
Nuclear Warhead Count
0=0
Deployed Warhead Count
0=0
ICBM Count
0=0
SLBM Count
0=0
IRBM Count
0=0
06Budget & Economy
Defense Budget (USD)
▲ 10,000,000,000 USD+%2333,000,000,000 USD
Defense Budget (% of GDP)
0.7 %=0.7 %
Defense Budget per Capita (USD)
36 USD+%8165 USD ▲
GDP (Nominal, USD)
▲ 1,423,000,000,000 USD+%126630,000,000,000 USD
GDP (PPP, USD)
▲ 3,800,000,000,000 USD+%300950,000,000,000 USD
Arms Exports (USD)
▲ 100,000,000 USD+%10050,000,000 USD
Arms Imports (USD)
▲ 2,500,000,000 USD×12.5200,000,000 USD
Defense Industry Rank
15+%10030 ▲
Defense Industry Size (USD)
▲ 3,000,000,000 USD+%1001,500,000,000 USD
Defense Sector Employment
▲ 150,000+%40030,000
07Logistics & Infrastructure
Military Airport Count
▲ 20+%10010
Total Airport Count
673+%691,138 ▲
Major Port Count
10=10
Oil Production (bbl/day)
▲ 700,000 bbl/day+%40500,000 bbl/day
Oil Reserves (bbl)
▲ 3,700,000,000 bbl+%612,300,000,000 bbl
Coastline (km)
▲ 54,716 km+%9974,990 km
08Demographics
Total Population
▲ 277,534,122+%50346,000,000
Military Age Population
▲ 110,000,000+%90011,000,000
Urban Population (%)
56 %+%6492 % ▲
Literacy Rate (%)
96 %+%399 % ▲
Area (km²)
1,904,569 km²+%462,780,000 km² ▲
📚 Sources
  1. Publicly available open sources and databases.