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