TNI Strengthens Combat Capabilities with Joint-Service Exercise

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) strengthened their combat capabilities by holding an integrated joint-service exercise in the waters off Tanjung Burung and Tanjung Pasir, Tangerang Regency, Banten, on Thursday.

The exercise involved personnel from the Indonesian Navy and Air Force, according to a press statement received in Jakarta.

“We will continue to conduct integrated exercises to check the readiness of TNI personnel and equipment,” TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto said in the statement.

Agus said the exercise featured a range of combat simulations, from manoeuvres by fighter aircraft and Indonesian Navy ships (KRI) to the deployment of troops along the coast.

TNI personnel also demonstrated a simulated assault on a beach, involving troop deployment and missile fire towards the coast.

“The exercise featured a trial of an Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) in a combat simulation,” he said.

Agus said the entire exercise had proceeded smoothly and safely. He confirmed that no TNI personnel or combat equipment had been lost or damaged as a result of the drills.

Agus said he was confident the exercise would further improve the TNI’s combat capabilities and ensure it remained ready to safeguard the country’s security and sovereignty.