Japan and Indonesia begin talks on exporting Asagiri-class destroyersAsagiri-class destroyers
Japan and Indonesia agreed on Friday to begin talks in Tokyo over exporting Japan’s Asagiri-class destroyers. The discussions follow Japan’s recent easing of rules on military exports and matter because they point to a deeper defense partnership in the Indo-Pacific.
- Indonesia has one of the world’s largest archipelagos, making naval reach especially important.
- Japan has gradually expanded defense cooperation with partners beyond its immediate neighborhood.
- Destroyer exports can include training, maintenance, and long-term logistics ties.
