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Indonesia, Australia Expand Security Ties with Japan, PNG

3/13/2026

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Indonesia and Australia are expanding security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea.
Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin announced the plan after meeting Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.
They discussed trilateral security arrangements and intelligence sharing as part of the broadened partnership.
Morotai Island is being considered for upgrades to accommodate military personnel from Australia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Singapore.

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Indonesia and Australia are expanding security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea.
Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin announced the plan after meeting Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.
They discussed trilateral security arrangements and intelligence sharing as part of the broadened partnership.
Morotai Island is being considered for upgrades to accommodate military personnel from Australia, Japan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Singapore.