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Japan is set to transfer decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyers to Indonesia, formalizing defense equipment cooperation.

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Indo-Pacific region

Who
Japan, Indonesia, Koizumi, Sjafrie
What
Japan is set to transfer decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyers to Indonesia, formalizing defense equipment cooperation.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:17:03 GMT · 3h 39m ago
Where
Indo-Pacific region ·
Why
Japan is transferring decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyers to Indonesia to expand substantive collaboration and contribute to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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This transfer of warships from Japan to Indonesia, following similar arrangements with Australia and the Philippines, deepens military cooperation and could enhance maritime security in the Indo-Pacific by improving Indonesia's naval capabilities.

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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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