Jayapura, Papua, July 9 -- Indonesia's Joint Regional Defense Command III (Kogabwilhan III) is preparing to deploy military personnel to secure airstrips classified as high-risk in Papua after a series of deadly attacks, including the killing of an American pilot, its commander said.

"Kogabwilhan III will provide security at locations categorized as high-risk, including airstrips," Commander Lieutenant General Lucky Avianto told ANTARA by telephone from Jayapura, the capital of Papua Province, on Wednesday.

Avianto said preparations to secure vulnerable airstrips were underway and expressed hope the deployment process would be completed soon.

"The Indonesian Military will make every effort to provide a sense of security for people in P...