Makassar, S Sulawesi, Oct. 25 -- The Indonesian Navy is strengthening crew proficiency and operational readiness through tactical exercises in the Java Sea and Makassar Strait under Operation Rajawali Cakra-26.

Rear Adm. I Gung Putu Alit Jaya, commander of Fleet Command II and leader of the exercise, said in Makassar on Saturday that regular, planned training was essential to preparing skilled and resilient sailors for evolving maritime operations.

"The drills must improve technical and tactical skills, strengthen coordination among ships, and ensure every unit is fully prepared to carry out Indonesian Navy missions," he said.

The exercises involved ships under the operational control of Fleet Command III's Maritime Security Group and ...