An earthquake struck eastern Indonesia near Flores on August 17, 2026, prompting discussions on military aid plans.

The entities involved

• Indonesia →

  island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania

  • Indonesia is purchasing 48 Kaan fighter jets, discussing bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade and defense sectors.Mon 16:40
  • A conference has been held establishing South-South cooperation, drawing on the historical spirit of Bandung.Mon 16:20
• Flores →

  municipality and capital of Petén Department, Guatemala

  Nothing else this week.

• Indonesian Air Force →

  air warfare branch of Indonesia's military

  • Joint exercises involving the Indonesian Air Force strengthen defense partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.Fri 16:28
  • France deployed aircraft to Indonesia for the Pegase 2026 mission, while the Indonesian Air Force sought MRTT capabilities similar to those of the French Air and Space Force.Fri 16:28

Related events

• An earthquake struck the Flores region of Indonesia on August 13, 2026.Aug 17
• A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia, prompting government disaster response meetings chaired by Prabowo Subianto.Sep 7
• An earthquake struck off the coast of Flores, an island in the Indonesian archipelago, on August 18, 2026.Aug 18
• An earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia, while Italy's Prime Minister faced declining support among younger voters.Aug 15
• An earthquake struck off the coast of Flores Island on January 1, 2023.Aug 17