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Japan and Indonesia to Begin Talks on Exporting Asagiri-Class Destroyers
Japan and Indonesia agreed to start working-level talks on the possible transfer of Asagiri-class destroyers during a meeting between their defense ministers in Tokyo.
The working group will discuss education, training, maintenance, sustainment, and operational aspects related to the potential transfer of the destroyers.
Japan revised its defense equipment export rules to allow exports of lethal weapons, enabling discussions with Indonesia and other countries including the Philippines and New Zealand.
Japan is seeking to deepen defense cooperation amid regional security challenges, reflecting a strategy to strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific.