Fri, 19 Nov 2004

Navy to hold exercise with Brunei forces

JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy will take part in a joint exercise with Brunei's navy from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3 in the waters of Brunei.

The joint exercise, a yearly event, will be divided into three stages. Officials hope the exercise will help improve the professionalism of both navies.

Three Indonesian war vessels will take part in the exercise: the KRI Rencong-622, KRI Sutanto-877 and the KRI Arun-903. --Antara