Kupang, E Nusa Tenggara (Antara Bali) - The Indonesian and
Australian air forces will hold a joint exercise entitled, "Eagle
Ausindo 2015" from August 21 to 29, El Tari Air Force Base Commander,
Colonel Andi Wijaya, said on Friday.
Under the joint exercise, the Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a fighter aircraft F-18 Hornet, as well as the C-17 Globe Master.
"These advanced aircraft have landed at the El Tari air base in Kupang," he said.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Air Force will deploy five F-16s from the Air Squadron 3, one Super Puma Helicopter from Air Squadron 6 and a C-130 Hercules A-1327 from Air Squadron 31.
The exercise is aimed at improving cooperation in the defense field between the two countries and enhancing the ability of each air force personnel.
According to Wijaya, more joint exercises will be conducted in Australia, but the time and location are yet to be determined.
Improving Air Force personnels abilities should continue through their maintaining fitness and strength in carrying out their duties as the guardians of Indonesian sovereignty.
"Indonesias territory should be maintained properly and therefore the ability of the personnel should be improved with continuous practice," he said. (WDY)
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Under the joint exercise, the Royal Australian Air Force has deployed a fighter aircraft F-18 Hornet, as well as the C-17 Globe Master.
"These advanced aircraft have landed at the El Tari air base in Kupang," he said.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian Air Force will deploy five F-16s from the Air Squadron 3, one Super Puma Helicopter from Air Squadron 6 and a C-130 Hercules A-1327 from Air Squadron 31.
The exercise is aimed at improving cooperation in the defense field between the two countries and enhancing the ability of each air force personnel.
According to Wijaya, more joint exercises will be conducted in Australia, but the time and location are yet to be determined.
Improving Air Force personnels abilities should continue through their maintaining fitness and strength in carrying out their duties as the guardians of Indonesian sovereignty.
"Indonesias territory should be maintained properly and therefore the ability of the personnel should be improved with continuous practice," he said. (WDY)
Editor : I Gusti Bagus Widyantara
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