Jakarta, ThedailyID — President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 204 new Indonesian military units during the TNI’s 81st anniversary ceremony on October 5, 2026.
The ceremony took place at the TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta. The new units include six Military Regional Commands, or Kodams.
“By saying bismillah, on this Monday morning, October 5, 2026, with the grace of Almighty God, I, Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, hereby inaugurate 204 new TNI units,” Prabowo said on Monday, October 5.
The six new Kodams cover different territorial areas across Indonesia. They include regions in the Riau Islands, Maluku, Yogyakarta and East Nusa Tenggara.
The six Kodams are:
- Kodam XXV/Mahmud Riayat Syah, covering the Riau Islands.
- Kodam XXVIII/Molku Kie Raha, covering North Maluku.
- Kodam XXVI/Mataram, covering the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
- Kodam XXIX/Mambruk.
- Kodam Sobe Sonbai, covering East Nusa Tenggara.
- Kodam XXX/Rinambora.
The new structure also includes units across the Army, Navy and Air Force.
For the Indonesian Army, or TNI AD, Prabowo inaugurated six Kodams, 30 Territorial Development Infantry Brigades, and 150 Territorial Development Infantry Battalions.
The Army also received three Combat Support Battalions. These units consist of Cavalry, Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery units.
The Indonesian Navy, or TNI AL, received one Marine Infantry Brigade and four Marine Battalions.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Air Force, or TNI AU, received several new units. These include one Division II of the Rapid Reaction Corps, one Brigade and three Battalions of the Rapid Reaction Corps.
The Air Force structure also gained one Training Squadron, two Air Squadrons and two Radar Units.
The inauguration took place as the TNI marked its 81st anniversary on October 5, 2026. The new units represent a major expansion of the military structure across Indonesia.
