Australia and Indonesia Strengthen Ties with Keris Woomera Exercise

The Australian Defence Force arrived in Indonesia for the Keris Woomera Exercise, a joint military operation with the Indonesian military involving 2,000 personnel. This initiative aims to bolster cooperation and security between the two nations as part of the Defence Cooperation Agreement, featuring multiple military drills.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) marked its arrival in Indonesia on Sunday, as its warship docked at Banyuwangi in East Java. The visit is part of the Keris Woomera Exercise, the largest joint military exercise between Australia and Indonesia, featuring 2,000 personnel from both countries.

This exercise, under the Australia-Indonesia Defence Cooperation Agreement, emphasizes increased cooperation for prosperity and security, according to Captain Chris Doherty, Commander of the Australian Amphibious Task Force. He highlighted the importance of collaborating with neighboring countries.

Scheduled to run from November 13-16 in Indonesia, following an opening in Darwin on November 3, the exercise includes a joint landing operation, live-fire drills, and a non-combat evacuation scenario. In addition to this event, Indonesia continues to engage in military exercises with other nations, such as Russia, in the Java Sea.

(With inputs from agencies.)