Japan adds Indonesia to ‘network of navies’ after Australia, Philippines (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan and Indonesia start formal discussions on transferring Asagiri-class destroyers to boost Indonesia's naval surveillance and counter submarine capabilities, following increased Chinese maritime activity in the region.

• Japan and Indonesia begin talks on transferring Asagiri-class destroyers to enhance Indonesia's naval capabilities
• Indonesia seeks to strengthen defense cooperation with Japan to monitor maritime activities in strategic straits
• Chinese coastguard vessels have been seen escorting fishing fleets in Indonesia's exclusive economic zone