TNI conducts earthquake and tsunami preparedness drills in Bali

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) is conducting the 2026 Operational Preparedness Exercise (LKO) for natural disaster mitigation in Bali. The exercise, held at Mertasari Beach in Denpasar, simulates large-scale responses to potential earthquake and tsunami threats.

Led by Kogabwilhan II and involving the Kodam IX/Udayana Joint Force, the drill tests command procedures, inter-agency coordination, and interoperability between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The exercise also involves cooperation with agencies such as BNPB/BPBD and Basarnas.

Air Marshal Muzafar, Commander of Kogabwilhan II, stated that Bali was selected as a