Indonesia conducts military readiness drills for forest fires and emergency runways

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) conducted forest and land fire (karhutla) management exercises near Edam Island and Jakarta Bay. The drill utilized aircraft carriers KRI Sriwijaya-100 and KRI Surik-645, alongside various helicopters and transport aircraft, including AS 565 MBe Panther and Bell 412 models. The exercise involved 275 personnel and simulated water bombing techniques, weather modification, and helicopter hangar operations to test cross-service coordination and equipment readiness.

Separately, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) tested the use of highway infrastructure as emergency landing strips. Four fighter jets performed takeoff and landing trials on a 3.5 kilometer segment of the Pasuruan-Probolinggo Toll Road in East Java. The Ministry of Public Works stated that these rigid pavement sections are being verified for dual-use functionality, serving both civilian logistics and national defense readiness during emergencies.