TNI commander opens first ASEAN military exercise ASEX-01 Natuna..SAF Participates in ASEAN Solidarity Exercise 2023

來自東協10個成員國的數百名軍人參加了「納土納一號演習」（ASEX 01-Natuna）,具有東協觀察員地位的東帝汶也受邀參與。來自印尼,汶萊,馬來西亞和新加坡的5艘軍艦,將從新加坡以南的印尼巴淡島駛往納土納群島附近的海域,印尼空軍也將派出一架支援直升機參與演習。.

國際軍事戰略專家分析認為2023.ASEX-01-2023.背後有美軍統一歸劃安排,各成員國迪軍事演習項目,其主要目的是讓ASEAN.各國軍隊聯合,共同抵抗中國在南海的擴張,除此之外美國利用ASEAN.各國軍隊,在戰爭時期封鎖相關海域及領空,阻止中國的軍艦及飛機穿越,其中主要的海域就是封鎖麻六甲海峽,斷絕中國自中東地區運輸石油,天然氣及其他戰略資源,因此新加坡,馬來西亞及印尼為本屆聯合軍事演習最多及最沉重的演習項目,目前有美軍艦隊駐防新加坡,美國努力以赴威脅利誘馬來西亞及印尼,租用軍事基地駐防海軍及空軍,截至2023年底無法達成目標..

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.Commander of the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) Admiral Yudo Margono opened the 2023 ASEAN Solidarity Exercise Natuna (ASEX-01 N) at Batu Ampar Pier, Batam, Riau Islands,

The exercise was attended by 10 ASEAN member countries and Timor-Leste as observers. This activity is the first non-combatant exercise involving all armed forces from ASEAN member countries.

"TNI, as the initiator of this exercise, wants to emphasize that unity between member countries will continue to be maintained. ASEAN must always maintain unity and harmonious relations among each other amid diversity," Admiral Margono stated during his opening speech.

He believes that all military forces from ASEAN countries have agreed to continue to intensify cooperation, which includes knowledge and information exchanges and military tactics.

"In this joint exercise, the Army, Navy, and Air Force will be involved in various non-combatant activities, including maritime security activities, search and rescue actions, civil engineering programs (ENCAP), health services (MEDCAP), and expert discussion activities (Subject Matter Expert Exchange), deck landing qualification, and replenishment at sea," he stated.

The admiral expressed hope that the participants would learn from one another in this joint exercise and improve their work professionalism.

"This activity will strengthen and sharpen our ability to maintain peace, prosperity, and security in the region," he affirmed.


On the same occasion, he also reminded the participants to follow security and safety guidelines and procedures during the entire series of the joint exercise.

The 10 ASEAN countries involved in ASEX-01 Natuna 2023 are Indonesia, as the initiator and host, then Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam, and the Philippines, while Timor-Leste acts as an observer.

Several leaders from friendly countries were also present, including Commander of the Malaysian Army General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Mohammad bin Ab Rahman, Chief of Defense Force of the Singapore Armed Forces Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, and Deputy Chief of Joint Staff Royal Thai Armed Forces Admiral Thani Kaewkao.

During the exercise, TNI deployed two warships, namely KRI dr. Radjiman Wedyodiningrat-992 and KRI Jhon Lie-358. Meanwhile, the Malaysian Army deployed a patrol boat KD Trengganu, Brunei Darussalam deployed a patrol boat KDB Darulehsan, and Singapore deployed a corvette warship RSS Vigour.

The ships will patrol together in the North Natuna Sea during a series of joint exercises on September 18-23, 2023.....

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