Indonesia signed letter of intent but made no commitment to U.S. on airspace access: Defence Minister Sjafrie | The BriefWire
Indonesia signed letter of intent but made no commitment to U.S. on airspace access: Defence Minister Sjafrie
Published on 5/19/2026, 10:26:35 AM
Key points
Indonesia’s Defence Minister said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that he had signed a letter of intent (LOI) last month with U.S.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on granting U.S.
military aircraft access to Indonesian airspace, but said no commitment was made.
“The letter of intent signed in Washington mentioned respecting each country’s territorial integrity, the need for a mechanism if Indonesia agreed to airspace access, and respect for local laws,” Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin told a Parliamentary hearing.
“We made not a single commitment with the U.S.
Quick context: Indonesia’s Defence Minister said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) that he had signed a letter of intent (LOI) last month with U.S.
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