JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The defense ministers of France and Indonesia agreed Friday to work more closely to maintain regional stability, Indonesian officials said.

The two Atlantique 2s will take part in the La Perouse 2025 exercise in the Indonesian archipelago together with the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle (RP91) docked at Gili Mas Port in West Lombok district, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province, on Tuesday. "The

FS Charles de Gaulle will be the first French aircraft carrier to be deployed to the Pacific Ocean since 1968.

The French Carrier Strike Group is spearheading the French Navy-led multinational biennial exercise La Perouse 25 that began on Thursday across three critical maritime passages in South East Asia. The 2025 exercise also marks the first time that South East Asian nations are participating in the exercise,

Gallant British sailors in the Indo-Pacific region have joined a French Carrier Strike Group for a “high-level” mission.

The French Navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escorts are visiting the Philippines in February, signaling the growing maritime security relations between France and the Philippines. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel made the announcement at a maritime cooperation forum in Makati City on Thursday,

FRANCE’S carrier strike group, including its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, is set to visit the Philippines for a port call visit and will hold a bilateral military exercise with the US Navy east of the Philippines.

The defence ministers of France and Indonesia agreed Friday to work more closely, Indonesian officials said.   Visiting French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin,

The French Navy aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its escorts are visiting the Philippines in February, signaling the growing maritime security relations between France and the Philippines. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel made the announcement at a

U.S. carriers were in Thailand, Japan and the Eastern Pacific this week, while a carrier from France is set to visit the Pacific for the first time since 1968.

In the event of a near-peer conflict with China, American allies and partners would bring important capabilities to the table.