“The deployment marks a significant continuation of defense cooperation between Jakarta and Moscow, according to Head of the Indonesian Navy Information Service (Kadispenal), First Admiral Tunggul during a press conference at the Navy Headquarters in Jakarta, on Monday.”
“The Navy’s participation serves as a direct follow-up to the inaugural Orruda joint exercises, which were successfully hosted by Indonesia in the Java Sea in 2024.”
“Admiral Tunggul emphasized that the joint maneuvers are aimed at deepening military cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations between Indonesia and Russia.”
“The high-profile international joint exercise is scheduled to run from July 7 to August 18, 2026.”
“Tunggul expressed high confidence that Indonesia’s prominent presence in the Vladivostok drills will solidify its partnership with the Russian military while simultaneously elevating the country’s defense profile and operational reputation on the global stage.”