SITUBONDO, Indonesia—The Indonesian and Australian militaries began joint combat drills off Indonesia’s main island of Java on Wednesday with about 2,000 troops training in air, maritime, amphibious and land operations.
An Australian Defense Force tank leads soldiers in a maneuver during an Indonesia-Australia joint amphibious landing exercise on Banongan Beach, Situbondo, Indonesia on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.
Although Indonesia is often presented as one of Australia’s most important neighbors and strategic allies, the relationship has fluctuated. The exercise is also part of Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024, Australia’s largest international engagement activity in the region, taking place in Australia and Indonesia, Commander of the Australian Amphibious Task Force Captain Chris Doherty told reporters.
Indonesia has held military exercises with other countries, including the Russian navy on Nov. 4 in Indonesia’s East Java seas, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine brought renewed concerns over China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
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