Toward Programme
Drones, cables, and the Indonesia–Australia maritime frontier
Lowy Institute Institutional·2026-06-18AllianceP6: Defence SurgeP7: Alliance ArchitectureP5: Strategic Decoupling
Why it matters
Australia's maritime technology exchanges with Indonesia directly strengthen regional defence coordination and interoperability along a critical northern frontier, reducing strategic vulnerability to Indo-Pacific tensions. Closing technology gaps with a major neighbour reinforces the Northern Arc and deepens alliance architecture outside the formal AUKUS framework, buttressing Australian influence and deterrence posture.
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