The agreement was reached during a meeting between Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Australian Defense Force Chief Admiral David Johnston in Jakarta.
“We are planning to conduct joint cyber training, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief activities under the MOOTW framework,” Defense Ministry Spokesperson Frega Wenas Inkiriwang told reporters.
He said cyber defense has become one of Indonesia’s key strategic priorities, given the growing threats of hacking, cyberattacks, and information warfare targeting government systems.
Cooperation with the Australian military, he said, is critical to strengthening Indonesia’s resilience.
In the MOOTW context, Inkiriwang confirmed that joint disaster management exercises with the Australian Defense Force will continue.
“The possibility of holding joint drills in Eastern Indonesia was also discussed. As Minister Sjafrie mentioned, the eastern waters will serve as training areas,” he said.
He added that the expanded exercises are expected to deepen military cooperation and foster greater trust between the two nations.
“Beyond military collaboration, we also hope this partnership will enhance broader bilateral relations between Indonesia and Australia,” Inkiriwang said.
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