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As was expected and noted here earlier, on the claim made by Pentagon having access to Indonesian airspace and indirectly on Malacca Strait , the Indonesian Ministry of Defense of Indonesia denies reports of a finalized United States airspace deal, stressing talks remain preliminary.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Indonesia\u2019s Ministry of Defense has pushed back against widespread reports in mainstream and social media claiming that a final agreement had been reached to grant United States military aircraft unrestricted access to Indonesian airspace, stressing that discussions remain at a preliminary stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an initial draft that is still under internal and inter-agency discussion,\u201d said Brigadier General Rico Ricardo Sirait, Head of the Ministry\u2019s Bureau of Public Relations and Defense Information, in a written statement cited by\u00a0BBC Indonesia<\/em> on Monday, April 13, 2026.<\/p>\n

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The clarification follows circulating claims that a bilateral agreement would allow U.S. military aircraft full transit rights across Indonesian airspace, with some reports suggesting that Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin was preparing to sign such a deal in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n

Claims fuel confusion amid ongoing deliberations<\/strong><\/p>\n

The issue gained traction after online accounts alleged that Washington was actively seeking comprehensive overflight access. A report by international outlet\u00a0The Sunday Guardian\u00a0<\/em>on April 12 referenced a purported confidential U.S. defense document outlining efforts to secure such rights.<\/p>\n

The document was reportedly linked to a February meeting between President Prabowo Subianto and U.S. President Donald Trump, during which Indonesia was said to have approved a proposal granting broad transit permissions.<\/p>\n

Indonesian defense officials, however, dismissed these claims as premature and not reflective of any binding commitment.<\/p>\n

Notably, the clarification comes even as Indonesia and the United States continue to deepen defense ties. On April 13, both countries signed a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP), underscoring that while broader cooperation is advancing, no agreement on airspace access has been finalized.<\/p>\n

US Signs Defence Deal with Indonesia | Washington Eyes Easy Access at Malacca Strait & Control in Indo Pacific | Jakarta Sees Technical Cooperation Only<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n