Indonesia rejects reports Russia is seeking air force base access

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Indonesia has dismissed reports of Russia officially requesting to station aircraft at an Indonesian air base, on Australia's northern doorstep.  The military website, Janes, has reported Russia sought permission from Indonesia's Defence Ministry to use an airforce base at Biak Numfor, in Papua, to station aircraft with long-range capabilities. Guest: Matthew Sussex, expert on strategic policy, The Australian National University (ANU)  Producer: Anne Barker

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