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Indonesia expressed a desire to formalise defence equipment cooperation with Japan, specifically through the transfer of decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyers.

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Indo-Pacific region

Who
Japan, Indonesia, Koizumi, Sjafrie
What
Indonesia expressed a desire to formalise defence equipment cooperation with Japan, specifically through the transfer of decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyers.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:17:03 GMT · 5h 7m ago
Where
Indo-Pacific region ·
Why
The transfer of decommissioned destroyers "will expand substantive collaboration" and contribute to "peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region".
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Japan is strengthening its naval cooperation with Indonesia by transferring decommissioned destroyers, following similar partnerships with Australia and the Philippines. This strategy aims to enhance regional security and stability by binding partners through shared military hardware.

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    Indonesia expressed a desire to formalise defence equipment cooperation with Japan, specifically through the transfer of decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyers.
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    Japan is set to transfer decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyers to Indonesia, formalizing defense equipment cooperation.
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