Indonesia The first naval exercises between Russia and Indonesia begin

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The first ever joint Russian-Indonesian naval exercises, Orruda 2024, have kicked off in Surabaya. The opening ceremony was attended by Indonesian Navy Commander-in-Chief Vice-Admiral Denih Hendrata and Commander of the Primorsky Flotilla of the Russian Pacific Fleet's mixed forces, Rear Admiral Alexey Sysuyev.
Ships of the Russian Pacific Fleet, the corvettes Gromkiy, Rezkiy, and Geroy Rossiyskoy Federatsii Aldar Tsydenzhapov, as well as the support vessel Pechenga, have arrived in Indonesia. The naval exercises will be held in the Java Sea near the Indonesian city of Surabaya, east of the capital Jakarta, from November 4 to 8.
The Orruda 2024 exercises include two main stages: a base port stage, which will be held in Surabaya, and a sea stage, which will be held in the Java Sea. An initiative to hold similar exercises every two years is currently being considered.

 

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The name "Orruda" combines the national symbols of both countries: Orel (the Russian Eagle) and Garuda (Indonesia’s national emblem). The exercise will be a Military Operations at Sea (OMP) training, divided into two phases: the Harbour Phase and the Sea Phase. The Indonesian Navy will deploy assets such as KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai-332, KRI Frans Kaisiepo-368, and AS 565 MBE helicopters. Meanwhile, the Russian Navy will deploy Corvette Class warships, including RF Soversheny, RF Gromky, and RF Aldar Tsydenzhapov, along with a Medium Tanker Ship, KA-27 helicopters, and the Tug Salvage vessel Alatau.

On a separate occasion, the Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Navy, Admiral TNI Dr. Muhammad Ali, emphasized to all members of the Indonesian Navy the importance of always delivering their best in every assigned duty and thoroughly preparing for joint exercises with friendly nations to ensure smooth and successful operations.