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        "id": 2035336,
        "msgid": "navy-chief-plans-to-form-sniper-battalion-1791881605",
        "date": "2026-10-13 15:22:47",
        "title": "Navy Chief Plans to Form Sniper Battalion",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNN_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali says the Navy is considering additional weaponry and the formation of a sniper battalion to strengthen combat capability and operational precision. Plans also include more personnel, air support and Marine infantry brigades in several island regions, alongside rewards for distinguished troops.",
        "content": "<p>Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy (KSAL) Admiral Muhammad Ali\nsaid the Navy was planning to add major weapons systems and form a\nSniper Battalion to improve combat capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlso discussed were the need for additional major weapons systems\nand plans to form a Sniper Battalion to improve combat capability and\nthe precision of operations,\u201d he said, according to a post on the\nIndonesian Navy\u2019s official Instagram account on Tuesday (13\nOctober).<\/p>\n<p>During the discussions, Ali said he hoped more personnel would be\nadded to the force. He also said the Marine Corps was expected to gain\nan air-support unit.<\/p>\n<p>Plans to expand the force also cover Marine Infantry Brigades\n(Brigif) in other parts of the country. \u201cThe discussions also included\nplans to validate the organisation by adding Marine Infantry Brigade\nunits in several island regions of Indonesia,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ali explained that the measures were intended to optimise the force\nand strengthen defence in response to various challenges. \u201cThese steps\nare aimed at strengthening the defence posture, extending operational\nreach and optimising unit readiness to meet the various challenges of\nduties in areas under national jurisdiction,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Ali added that distinguished personnel would be rewarded with\npromotions or opportunities to pursue further education. He said the\nawards recognised soldiers\u2019 courage, dedication and professionalism in\ncarrying out operational duties to maintain security and safeguard the\nintegrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>Ali has praised soldiers from the TNI Habema Joint Operations Command\ntask force for their success in an operation that killed three members\nof the Free Papua Movement (OPM). He said the recognition was given in\nline with President Prabowo\u2019s instructions to strengthen the Indonesian\nNavy\u2019s operational readiness and combat capability.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/navy-chief-plans-to-form-sniper-battalion-1791881605",
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