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3 Dec, 2013

Indonesia strengthens national defenses in wake of Australian spying | Jakarta Post

The government is drawing up new strategies to reinforce national defense in the wake of the spying scandal that has led to a diplomatic row with neighboring Australia.

Among the moves is the procurement of a new satellite that will be operational next year to prevent future spying by Australia or other foreign agencies.

Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that Indonesia was currently renting satellites from foreign providers for its defense system, which left the country vulnerable to eavesdropping activities.

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