Exercise Komodo

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JS Ise during MNEK 2016.

KOMODO or Multilateral Naval Exercise KOMODO (MNEK) is a military exercise hosted and conducted by the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL). [1] It is biannually held between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The first KOMODO was held in 2014, around Batam. [2]

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Its aims are to enhance facilitating multilateral engagement with greater international partners. Four exercises have taken place: 2014, 2016, 2018,2023 and the latest was held in 2025. [2]

History

MNEK 2014(1st)

The first MNEK exercise consists of a total of 18 countries and took place around Batam, Natuna and Anambas area. [3] Australia withdrew from the exercise due to political reasons. [4]

MNEK 2014 participating vessels

MNEK 2016 (2nd)

The second MNEK lasted from 9 to 16 April 2016. Alongside the exercise, an International Fleet Review was also hosted at Padang, Indonesia. This particular exercise consists of 36 countries. [6] [7]

MNEK 2016 participating vessels

MNEK 2018 (3rd)

The third MNEK exercise began on 4 May and lasted until 9 May 2018 around Lombok Island. Indonesia claimed that it was the largest iteration of MNEK, with 43 countries participating: with China and India participating. [13] Alongside the exercise, an International Fleet Review was also hosted.

MNEK 2018 participating vessels

MNEK 2023 (4th)

The fourth MNEK exercise consisted of a total of 36 countries, and took place in Makassar with theme of 'Partnership to recover and to rise stronger'.[ citation needed ]

MNEK 2023 participating Countries

MNEK 2025 (5th)

38 nations join Indonesia for Komodo 2025 naval exercise in Bali Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali during a press statement in the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2025 (MNEK) in Tanjung Benoa Waters, Bali, on Sunday (February 16, 2025)

Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali announced that 38 countries and 19 foreign warships participated in the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2025 (MNEK) in Tanjung Benoa Waters, Bali, on Sunday.

During the opening ceremony, Ali expressed his hope that the exercise would prioritize natural disaster mitigation and humanitarian assistance/disaster relief, as well as addressing joint maritime threats in non-warfighting scenarios.

"Nineteen foreign warships are present, along with 17 Indonesian warships, ranging from the Indonesian Coast Guard and Marine Police Corps to fishing vessels, all joining this exercise," he stated.

Seven helicopters and three Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) also participated in the joint exercise, themed "Maritime Partnership For Peace and Stability."

In addition to the at-sea training, Ali said the Indonesian Navy would conduct various activities, including the Engineering Civic Action Program (ENCAP), a humanitarian program involving the construction of public facilities such as roads and places of worship in Antiga Kelod village, Karangasem District, Bali.

This will be followed by other humanitarian activities, such as the Medical Civic Action Program (MEDCAP), a community health service program that includes comprehensive health checks, dental health checks, mass circumcisions, blood donations, and minor medical surgeries on the KRI dr. Wahidin Sudiro Husodo-991 (KRI WSH-991), docked at Tanah Ampo Pier, Karangasem District, on February 17.

Dozens of participating countries will also attend the 6th International Maritime Security Symposium (IMSS) on February 17, the largest symposium event held by the Indonesian Navy.

This symposium provides a forum for participants and delegates to discuss the latest regional and global maritime issues from various aspects and perspectives.

The 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) also includes an environmental conservation and coastal abrasion prevention program, featuring mangrove tree planting in the I Gusti Ngurah Rai Forest Park Area, the release of turtle hatchlings at Peninsula Beach, Nusa Dua, Bali, and a beach cleanup at Mertasari Sanur Beach. [18]


Participating Countries :

See also

References

  1. ↑ "US Navy joins 30-plus nations for multinational Exercise Komodo". PACOM.mil. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  2. 1 2 Wenas Inkiriwang, Frega (5 May 2021). "Multilateral naval Exercise Komodo: enhancing Indonesia's multilateral defence diplomacy?". Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs. 40 (3): 418–435. doi: 10.1177/18681034211008905 . ISSN   1868-1034.
  3. ↑ "40 Indonesian military vessels to join Komodo naval exercise". Antara News. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  4. ↑ Naim, Jannatun (16 January 2014). "Australia's participation in MNE Komodo cancelled". Antara News. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  5. ↑ "Naval Exercise Komodo 2014 improves ASEAN naval cooperation". The Voice of Vietnam. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  6. ↑ "Komodo Exercise 35 Negara Hebohkan Sumatera Barat". BorneoNews.co.id. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  7. ↑ spedaonthel (12 April 2016). "[Unjuk Kekuatan] Indonesia Pimpin Latihan Perang "Komodo 2016" Yang Terdiri Dari 36 Negara!". Mysterious Thing • Conspiracy • Controversy • UFO & Alien • Archeology • Science • Universe • (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2016 begins in Indonesia". www.naval-technology.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  9. ↑ "Exercise KOMODO-16 and International Fleet Review at Padang, Indonesia". IndianNavy.nic.in. Indian Navy . Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  10. ↑ "Padang Indonesia April 16 2016 Kd stock photo 1057854518". Shutterstock.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  11. ↑ "GALLERY: Warships gather for Indonesian naval exercise Komodo 2016". Naval Today. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  12. ↑ "SLNS Samudura leaves for Indonesia to take part in Exercise Komodo-2016". Hiru News. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  13. ↑ Parameswaran, Prashanth. "Exercise Komodo 2018 puts Indonesia Navy in the spotlight". TheDiplomat.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  14. ↑ "U.S. Navy joins 30-plus nations for Multinational Exercise Komodo". Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  15. ↑ "JS Osumi: 'Pesaing' Mistral Class dalam Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2018". Indomiliter.com. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  16. ↑ VietnamPlus (3 May 2018). "Indonesia to host Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo | World | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)". VietnamPlus. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  17. ↑ "SLNS Sagara leaves for Indonesia to attend Exercise Komodo". News.lk. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  18. ↑ https://en.antaranews.com/news/345101/38-nations-join-indonesia-for-komodo-2025-naval-exercise-in-bali
  19. ↑ https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/story/brahmos-missile-deal-india-indonesia-defence-ties-ins-shardul-surveillance-aircraft-bali-2680972-2025-02-16
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