The United States and Indonesia have announced the establishment of a new Major Defense Cooperation Partnership (MDCP), a framework aimed at deepening bilateral defense ties and reinforcing regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
The agreement lays out three core pillars for cooperation, including military modernization and capacity building, training and professional military education, and expanded joint exercises and operational coordination. Both sides said the framework is built on mutual respect and national sovereignty.
Under the MDCP, the two countries will also explore advanced defense initiatives, including co-development of asymmetric capabilities, next-generation technologies across maritime, subsurface, and autonomous systems, and expanded maintenance and readiness support. The partnership also includes plans to strengthen joint special forces training and broaden professional military exchanges.
Officials from both nations said the agreement reflects decades of defense cooperation and a shared commitment to peace, stability, and long-term collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.
