Indonesian Ministry of Defense: Discussing Proposal for US Military Aircraft to Fly Over Indonesian Airspace

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The Indonesian Ministry of Defense announced that it is discussing a proposal with the United States regarding permission for US military aircraft to fly over Indonesian airspace, but no agreement has been reached. The Ministry denied media reports claiming that the US was seeking "full night transit rights" and that Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had approved the proposal. The Ministry clarified that a draft "Letter of Intent" is under discussion, which is not yet finalized and has no legal binding force. It emphasized that Indonesia maintains sovereignty over its airspace and any agreement would uphold Indonesian sovereignty and comply with Indonesian law. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is scheduled to meet with Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin later today.