Indonesia and Australia Sign Landmark Defense Cooperation Agreement

The treaty aims to enhance military collaboration and address regional security challenges amid rising tensions with China.

The agreement was signed by Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles.
It is described as the most significant defense pact in the history of bilateral relations between the two nations.
The countries plan to hold their largest joint military exercise in November, marking Australia's biggest overseas exercise this year.
The defense treaty will focus on maritime security, counter-terrorism, disaster relief, and defense industry cooperation.
Indonesia maintains its policy of non-alignment, emphasizing cooperation to promote peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.