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Indonesia and Australia launch joint military exercise in East Java - İlke Haber Ajansı
Why it matters
Joint exercises with Indonesia reinforce the Alliance pillar and strengthen Australia's maritime-defence posture in the critical northern Arc. Indonesia's participation in coordinated military training signals continued alignment with Australia and reduces strategic space for Chinese military accommodation in the archipelago.
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