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U.S. Seeks Overnight Military Aircraft Access in Indonesia

4/13/2026

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Indonesia's defense ministry says the United States (U.S.) is in talks over U.S. military aircraft access in Indonesian airspace.
The United States seeks blanket overnight access, as President Prabowo Subianto has approved the proposal.
The defense ministry says discussions are ongoing and the Letter of Intent remains preliminary.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to meet Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin later today.

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Indonesia's defense ministry says the United States (U.S.) is in talks over U.S. military aircraft access in Indonesian airspace.
The United States seeks blanket overnight access, as President Prabowo Subianto has approved the proposal.
The defense ministry says discussions are ongoing and the Letter of Intent remains preliminary.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to meet Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin later today.