Natuna heats up, F-16 fighter aircraft imported
The Air Force mobilized 4 F-16 fighter aircraft to Natuna, Riau Islands, to help security in Natuna waters.
Four F-16 aircraft and 60 members of the TNI from the 16 Air Squadron Roesmin Nurjadin Pekanbaru were sent to the Natuna region in the Riau Islands Province.
The delivery of these troops and aircraft to strengthen the Operation Cross Elang 20 which was centered in Natuna, following tensions in Natuna due to the provocation of Chinese ships.
Lanud Commander Roesmin Nurjadi, Marsma Ronny Irianto Moningka said the shipment of F-16 aircraft and TNI personnel in accordance with the orders of the TNI Commander, Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto.
The joint TNI forces continue to carry out patrols and expulsion efforts to foreign vessels in the Natuna Sea.
Meanwhile, the Natuna Regional Government asked the fishermen to guarantee their safety while on their activities.
Standby operations ready for combat will continue until foreign vessels no longer enter the boundaries of Indonesian waters. Pangkogabwilhan I emphasized, there is no time limit until when the operation at sea or the air will survive.
The addition of troops continues. Now, sea patrols will be accompanied by 3 Bakamla ships. According to the latest air monitoring of Makogabwilhan I, the situation in the North Natuna Sea has not changed. Starting from coastal boats to Chinese fishing vessels, still seen sailing in Indonesian waters. natuna perairan natuna laut natuna pesawat tempur F16
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