The Indonesian and Australian militaries are holding joint combat drills off Indonesia’s main island of Java with about 2,000 troops training in air, maritime, amphibious and land operations

Indonesia and Australia commenced joint military drills near Java, involving 2,000 troops in various operations. This exercise is part of the Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2024, highlighting enhanced defense cooperation amid regional security challenges and fluctuating bilateral relations.

Naval forces of Indonesia and Russia began their first joint military training drills in the Java Sea on Monday, the Indonesian navy said, which analysts say shows the Southeast Asian country's willingness to befriend any country.

Russia and Indonesia conduct joint naval drills in Java Sea, focusing on counter-terrorism and unmanned threat response.

More than 2,000 Indonesian and Australian troops held joint military drills on Wednesday after the allies signed a new defense agreement pledging closer cooperation to counter security threats in the Asia-Pacific region.

Indonesia has held military exercises with other countries, including Russia, and recently engaged in a confrontation with China.