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Prabowo’s presidency will focus on military modernisation and stronger control over defence and foreign policy—ensuring stability while expanding Indonesia’s geopolitical influence.

Summary

  1. Military spending to increase by 20% (an extra 4 billion USD).
  2. Focus on naval and aerial defence.
  3. Strengthened partnerships with France and Turkey.
  4. Avoiding aligning with any major bloc.
  5. Opportunity for stronger Australia-Indonesia defence cooperation.
READ: How Prabowo will likely manage Indonesia’s defence and foreign policy.

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