US EditionLeaders of Indonesia and Australia sign a new security treaty to affirm deeper ties
The treaty enables joint military training, personnel exchanges, and regular consultations to enhance regional stability amid Indo-Pacific volatility, officials said.
- On Feb. 6, 2026, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signed a new bilateral security treaty at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta during Albanese’s visit.
- The pact builds on the Lombok Treaty and the 2024 defence cooperation accord to deepen security ties and expand trade, investment and education cooperation.
- Under the pact, both Australia and Indonesia agreed to joint military training facilities in Indonesia, a junior military leaders exchange program, and embedding a senior Indonesian officer within the Australian Defence Force.
- Despite the signing, the full treaty text remains unpublished, and at the Merdeka Palace ceremony, ceremonial horses bolted, dropping two Indonesian military riders but causing no serious injuries.
- Observers note Indonesia's non-aligned foreign policy limits deeper military ties, while regional analysts say the pact is largely symbolic amid Australia’s efforts to counter China’s regional influence.
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With the agreement, both countries want to deepen their cooperation in defence and security.The deal is considered to be a strategically important signal in the face of tensions in the region.
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Australia, Indonesia sign new security treaty
Australia and Indonesia signed a security treaty on Friday, paving the way for closer cooperation and new military training facilities in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. The pact will facilitate defence initiatives that include embedding a senior Indonesian officer within Australia’s defence force, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a joint statement after the signing in Jakarta. Australia will also support the development of military tra…
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