Indonesia Weighs Proposal Allowing US Military Overflights

Indonesia and the US are exploring a proposal that could allow US military overflights through Indonesian airspace, with talks still at an early stage as both sides explore closer defense cooperation.

Responding to news reports about a possible agreement on Monday, Indonesia’s Defense Ministry confirmed a draft letter of intent that is currently in circulation, though it didn’t mention specifics. It also said the document is preliminary, remains under inter-agency review, “carries no binding legal force and cannot serve as the basis for official government policy.”