Jakarta, Oct. 13 -- The joint Keris Woomera 26 exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Banyuwangi, East Java, aims to strengthen bilateral defense and security cooperation.

ADF Joint Operations Commander Vice Admiral Justin Jones said the exercise reinforced the countries' longstanding partnership, which was built on trust, mutual respect and close cooperation, according to an Australian Embassy statement on Tuesday.

Keris Woomera 26 runs from October 12 to 20 in Banyuwangi, involving about 1,235 TNI personnel and 1,000 ADF personnel.

Jones described Indonesia as an important and enduring partner for Australia, noting that the exercise represented Australia's largest overseas mi...