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Indonesia's 'pick and mix' arms shopping list

Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has been on an accelerated drive to modernise the nation’s armed forces. But there are significant drawbacks to his procurement strategy of diversification.

Ian Storey

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Aug 06, 2021, 05:00 AM

Despite the pandemic, Mr Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's Defence Minister, has been racking up the frequent flyer miles.

In the past 12 months, he has visited Russia, America, France, Austria, Turkey and South Korea.

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