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Indonesia Warns US on Overflight Proposal's Security Risks

4/14/2026

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The Indonesian foreign ministry warned the defense ministry about a U.S. proposal granting blanket overflight permissions, fearing entanglement in South China Sea conflicts.
The warning came ahead of a meeting between Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth, urging caution.
The proposal could imply Indonesia's involvement in a military alliance and increase national security risks.

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The Indonesian foreign ministry warned the defense ministry about a U.S. proposal granting blanket overflight permissions, fearing entanglement in South China Sea conflicts.
The warning came ahead of a meeting between Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth, urging caution.
The proposal could imply Indonesia's involvement in a military alliance and increase national security risks.