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Japan, Indonesia Sign Defence Cooperation Pact After Arms-Sale Lift

5/4/2026

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Following Japan’s lift of its overseas arms-sales ban, Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi signed a defence cooperation agreement in Jakarta on May 4, 2026.
Koizumi called the pact a ‘compass’ and ‘crucial milestone’ for bilateral defence collaboration.
Sjafrie said the two nations will promote substantive cooperation in the defence industry and personnel development while respecting national interests.

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Following Japan’s lift of its overseas arms-sales ban, Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi signed a defence cooperation agreement in Jakarta on May 4, 2026.
Koizumi called the pact a ‘compass’ and ‘crucial milestone’ for bilateral defence collaboration.
Sjafrie said the two nations will promote substantive cooperation in the defence industry and personnel development while respecting national interests.