Indonesia mulls offer of Japan’s frigates, submarines - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post

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While confirming that they had received the offers from Japan, Indonesian authorities said discussions were still ongoing and no agreements were reached on the procurement of Japanese warships and other defense equipment.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Mogami-class stealth frigate JS Mikuma is seen anchored on Sept. 5, 2025, at the JMSDF naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. (AFP/Pool/Yuichi Yamazaki)

The government is conducting intensive internal discussion on Japan’s offer to supply Indonesia with Mogami-class frigates and a submarine fleet following Tokyo’s move to ease its long-standing restrictions on arms exports.News about the offer first surfaced following a press briefing on Monday with Indonesian Navy chief-of-staff Adm. Muhammad Ali. He said Indonesia received the offer for the warships when Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi met with his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Jakarta on May 4, as quoted by Antara.

Navy spokesperson First Adm. Tunggul also confirmed the offer, saying the Japanese Defense Ministry had formally made the offers to strengthen the Navy’s capabilities.