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Australia marks missile, cyber ‘firsts’ in exercise with Indonesia - Breaking Defense
Why it matters
This exercise demonstrates Australia's ability to conduct advanced integrated operations (missiles + cyber) with a critical regional partner, strengthening the Western alliance posture in the Indonesian archipelago and the Sunda Strait—a key chokepoint. It signals Australian maritime-defence capability and alliance credibility at a moment when Indonesia's strategic alignment is contested.
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