Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin agreed in Tokyo to launch formal working-level negotiations regarding the potential transfer of retired Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Asagiri-class destroyers to the Indonesian Navy. The bilateral talks focus on creating a comprehensive sustainment package covering crew education, gas-turbine maintenance, and operational integration into Jakarta's fleet architecture. This initiative follows Japan's April 2026 defense export framework revision, which eliminated historical restrictions on transferring lethal naval platforms to regional security partners. Read full defense news at this link...
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| Introduced in the late 1980s, the Asagiri-class is a series of eight general-purpose destroyers operated by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) with a strong emphasis on anti-submarine warfare. (Picture source: Japanese MoD) |