PLA to hold first joint naval drill with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan

Aug 12, 2026 | INVESTING

The People’s Liberation Army would conduct joint naval training with Indonesia in waters east of Taiwan, Beijing’s defence ministry announced on Tuesday.
Scheduled for mid-August, the drill will feature the Chinese navy’s Type 054A frigate Honghe and the Indonesian Navy frigate KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai, focusing on communications and at-sea replenishment, according to a statement by the ministry.
“The exercise is aimed at enhancing the two navies’ capabilities for joint operations, deepening…

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