Singapore and Indonesia navies hold naval exercise
The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) are conducting a mine countermeasure (MCM) exercise from Aug 11 to 19.
Two RSN mine countermeasure vessels, RSS BEDOK and RSS PUNGGOL, and one TNI-AL minehunter, KRI PULAU RUPAT, are participating in the exercise,
They are jointly carrying out MCM operations against a simulated terrorist threat off Pulau Bintan, according to a statement from Mindef.
The exercise, the eleventh in the annual Joint MINEX series, enhances the professionalism and interoperability of the two navies. It also helps to develop friendly ties and mutual understanding among the RSN and TNI-AL personnel.
