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Australian regional military exercises
Overview
In October 2026, Australia participated in several regional military training operations. Under the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), Exercise Bersama Lima 2026 was held in Singapore involving approximately 1,900 personnel from Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. This exercise featured 42 aircraft, seven ships, and one submarine, and marked the first land-based Unmanned Aerial System deployment by all five participating nations.
Concurrently, the Australian Defence Force and the Indonesian Army concluded the Keris Woomera 2026 exercises in Banyuwangi and the Bali Sea. These drills involved roughly 1,000 Australian and 1,200 Indonesian personnel, covering marine, army, air force, and cyber integration. Australian Army Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Susan Coyle stated the exercises were a vital opportunity to improve interoperability. Additional training, such as Exercise Wirra Jaya 26, included tactical shooting demonstrations by Australian soldiers to Indonesian troops.
Entities
Republic of Singapore Air Force · Tentara Nasional Indonesia · Australian Defence Force · Indonesia · Paya Lebar Air Base
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesAustralia and Indonesia conduct Keris Woomera 2026 military exercises
Australia and Indonesia concluded the Keris Woomera 2026 military exercises, involving over 2,200 personnel to enhance interoperability and tactical skills through joint land, sea, air, and cyber drills.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesAustralia and FPDA partners conduct Exercise Bersama Lima 2026
Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, and the UK conducted Exercise Bersama Lima 2026, involving 1,900 personnel and 42 aircraft to enhance regional interoperability.
Sources
aerotime.aero · contactairlandandsea.com · thehastingscenter.org