SOURCE: AFI
In May 2025, the Indonesian Air Force organized two seminars at its Air Force University, focusing on the analysis of the India-Pakistan air battle and Indonesia’s anticipatory air power strategies. The events, titled “International Seminar: Analysis of the Pakistan – India Air Battle and Indonesia’s Anticipatory Strategies from the Perspective of Air Power,” aimed to provide a detailed examination of recent aerial conflicts and their implications.
The seminars featured presentations and discussions, with the Indian defence attaché to Indonesia actively participating in one of the sessions. However, the Pakistani defence attaché declined to attend, citing the inclusion of satellite images of damaged Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases in the seminar’s brochure and slides. These images, which were part of the visual materials presented, appeared to be a significant factor in the decision to abstain from participation.
The seminars underscored the Indonesian Air Force’s interest in studying global air power dynamics, drawing lessons from the India-Pakistan conflict. The refusal by the Pakistani defence attaché highlights the sensitivity surrounding the depiction of military setbacks, even in an academic setting. This incident has sparked discussions about the challenges of neutral analysis in international military seminars.
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