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News Conference

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, left, answers questions during a press conference with Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 21, 2022. Austin’s visit will drive progress on key bilateral initiatives to support interoperability, capability development, and the professionalization and modernization of the Indonesian military.

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