Indonesia military dual-use infrastructure testing

The Indonesian government and military are conducting tests to integrate civilian infrastructure into national defense readiness. The Ministry of Public Works is preparing national toll roads to serve as emergency landing and takeoff strips for fighter jets.

On October 22, 2026, the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) successfully tested a 3.5-kilometer segment of the Pasuruan–Probolinggo toll road in East Java. Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo stated that this dual-purpose infrastructure is intended to strengthen defense readiness alongside civilian mobility. Other locations, including the Terpeka toll in Lampung and the Jakarta–Cikampek II Selatan toll road, are being designated for similar potential uses.

In November 2026, reports indicated continued efforts regarding these trials, noting that four fighter jets performed takeoff and landing tests on the East Java toll road segment. Additionally, the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) conducted separate military readiness drills involving forest and land fire management near Edam Island and Jakarta Bay, utilizing aircraft carriers and various helicopters to test cross-service coordination.