Articles tagged with “defensecollaboration”

Indonesia and Japan are advancing military cooperation after a high level meeting in Jakarta. Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Japanese Joint Self Defense Forces Chief General Yoshida Yoshihide discussed cybersecurity, space defense, and military interoperability. Both sides stressed regional peace and stability, according to officials. The talks included Deputy Defense Minister Donny Ermawan Taufanto, focusing on future defense engagement, personnel exchanges, and armed forces relations. Further discussions will take place at the military committee level to finalize technical details. General Yoshida also met with Indonesia's military commander to explore joint exercises and disaster response cooperation. Japan is set to join Indonesia's Super Garuda Shield 2025 drills, enhancing regional defense collaboration. The move reflects growing Indo-Pacific security concerns, with both nations prioritizing technology, intelligence sharing, and disaster preparedness alongside military ties.