Indonesia Signs Letter of Intent Without Airspace Access Commitment to US

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•Indonesia's Defence Minister Sjafrie confirmed the signing of a letter of intent with the United States on May 19, 2026.
•The letter of intent does not include any commitment from Indonesia to allow US military or other aircraft access to its airspace.
•Indonesia continues to emphasize its sovereignty over its airspace despite engaging in defense-related agreements with the US.

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▸If Indonesia decides to grant the US airspace access in future negotiations it could enhance US-Indonesian military cooperation and regional security coordination, affecting neighboring countries' security perceptions.

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REGIONALThe Hindu - InternationalIndonesia signed letter of intent but made no commitment to U.S. on airspace access: Defence Minister Sjafrie REGIONALJakarta PostIndonesia made no commitment to US on airspace access: Sjafrie

Indonesia has signed a letter of intent with the United States but did not commit to granting US access to its airspace, according to Defence Minister Sjafrie. This distinction matters as it maintains Indonesia's control over its airspace sovereignty while keeping diplomatic and defense cooperation open with the US. The move reflects Indonesia's cautious approach to balancing international partnerships and national security interests.

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