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South China Sea: Indonesia’s push to modernise military backed by US
- Indonesia is allocating $8.89 billion this year to upgrade its military and replace aging hardware, marking the largest defense budget allocation in its state budget.
- United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of modernizing Indonesia's military during a meeting with Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, as the US strengthens ties in Southeast Asia amid rivalries with China.
- Both countries expressed their intention to increase defense capabilities, including fighter aircraft upgrades and new transport aircraft, while also highlighting concerns about China's claims in the South China Sea.
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US defense chief backs Indonesia's military modernization drive
JAKARTA, Indonesia – United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed the importance of modernizing Indonesia’s military in a meeting with its defense chief, as Washington shores up ties in Southeast Asia amid geopolitical rivalry with China. Austin on Thursday, August 25, hosted at the Pentagon Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces commander and political veteran who is expected to run in next year’s preside…
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The U.S. and Indonesian defense ministers stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, including in the South China Sea.
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Leaning Left1Leaning Right1Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
34% Left
L 34%
C 33%
R 33%
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