Exercise Komodo

Biannual international naval exercise hosted by the Indonesian Navy

JS Ise during MNEK 2016.

KOMODO or Multilateral Naval Exercise KOMODO (MNEK) is a military exercise hosted and conducted by the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL).[1] It is biannually held between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The first KOMODO was held in 2014, around Batam.[2]

Its aims are to enhance facilitating multilateral engagement with greater international partners. Four exercises have taken place: 2014, 2016, 2018, and the latest was held in 2023.[2]

History

MNEK 2014 (1st)

The first MNEK exercise consists of a total of 18 countries and took place around Batam, Natuna and Anambas area.[3] Australia withdrew from the exercise due to political reasons.[4]

MNEK 2014 participating vessels
  • JS Akebono (DD-108)
  • BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16)
  • KDB Darulehsan (07)
  • INS Sukanya (P50)
  • Khánh Hòa-01 (HQ-561)[5]
  • Changbai Shan (989)
  • KRI Dr. Soeharso (990)
  • KRI Tanjung Nusanive (973)
  • KRI Tanjung Kambani (971)
  • KRI Soputan (923)
  • KRI Arun (903)
  • KRI Alamang (644)
  • KRI Makassar (590)
  • KRI Teluk Cirebon (543)
  • KRI Teluk Parigi (539)
  • KRI Teluk Hading (538)
  • KRI Teluk Banten (516)
  • KRI Pati Unus (384)
  • KRI Imam Bonjol (383)
  • KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda (367)
  • KRI Sultan Hasanuddin (366)
  • KRI Yos Sudarso (353)
  • KAL Bireuen (II-1-63)
  • KAL Kumai (I-6-58)
  • KAL Antasena (1)

MNEK 2016 (2nd)

The second MNEK lasted from 9 to 16 April 2016. Alongside the exercise, an International Fleet Review was also hosted at Padang, Indonesia. This particular exercise consists of 36 countries.[6][7]

MNEK 2016 participating vessels
  • USS Stockdale (DDG-106)[8]
  • JS Ise (DDH-182)
  • KDB Daruttaqwa (09)
  • RSS Tenacious (71)
  • Khánh Hòa-01 (HQ-561)
  • INS Sumedha (P58)[9]
  • HTMS Narathiwat (OPV-512)
  • KRI Halasan (630)
  • KRI Makassar (590)
  • KRI Teuku Umar (385)
  • KRI Pati Unus (384)
  • KRI Cut Nyak Dien (375)
  • KRI Frans Kaisiepo (368)
  • KRI Oswald Siahaan (354)
  • KRI Yos Sudarso (353)
  • KRI Slamet Riyadi (352)
  • KD Mahawangsa (1504)
  • KD Kelantan (F175)[10]
  • BNS Somudra Avijan (F29)[11]
  • SNLS Samadura (P261)[12]
  • Vendémiaire (734)
  • Admiral Vinogradov (572)
  • Weifang (550)[citation needed]
  • Changxingdao (861)

MNEK 2018 (3rd)

The third MNEK exercise began on 4 May and lasted until 9 May 2018 around Lombok Island. Indonesia claimed that it was the largest iteration of MNEK, with 43 countries participating: with China and India participating.[13] Alongside the exercise, an International Fleet Review was also hosted.

MNEK 2018 participating vessels
  • Liuzhou (573)
  • Changsha (173)
  • USNS Millinocket (T-EPF-3)[14]
  • Perekop (310)
  • JS Ōsumi[15]
  • Dixmude (L9015)
  • Surcouf (F711)
  • HMAS Anzac (FFH 150)
  • HTMS Krabi (OPV-551)
  • Khánh Hòa-01 (HQ-561)[16]
  • KD Baung (3509)
  • KRI Dr. Soeharso (990)
  • KRI Cakalang (852)
  • KRI Sidat (851)
  • KRI Tongkol (813)
  • KRI Kakap (811)
  • KRI Pandrong (801)
  • KRI Kujang (642)
  • KRI Clurit (641)
  • KRI Barakuda (633)
  • KRI Banjarmasin (592)
  • KRI Makassar (590)
  • KRI Ki Hajar Dewantara (364)
  • KRI Fatahillah (361)
  • KRI Yos Sudarso (353)
  • KRI Ahmad Yani (351)
  • KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai (332)
  • BRP General Mariano Alvarez (PS-38)
  • BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS-15)
  • RSS Formidable (68)
  • SLNS Sagara (P-622)[17]

MNEK 2023 (4th)

The fourth and latest MNEK exercise consisted of a total of 36 countries, and took place in Makassar with theme of 'Partnership to recover and to rise stronger'.[citation needed]

MNEK 2023 participating Countries

References

  1. ^ "US Navy joins 30-plus nations for multinational Exercise Komodo". PACOM.mil. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b Wenas Inkiriwang, Frega (5 May 2021). "Multilateral naval Exercise Komodo: enhancing Indonesia's multilateral defence diplomacy?". Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs. 40 (3): 418–435. doi:10.1177/18681034211008905. ISSN 1868-1034.
  3. ^ "40 Indonesian military vessels to join Komodo naval exercise". Antara News. 6 January 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  4. ^ Naim, Jannatun (16 January 2014). "Australia's participation in MNE Komodo cancelled". Antara News. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Naval Exercise Komodo 2014 improves ASEAN naval cooperation". The Voice of Vietnam. 2 April 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  6. ^ "Komodo Exercise 35 Negara Hebohkan Sumatera Barat". BorneoNews.co.id. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  7. ^ spedaonthel (12 April 2016). "[Unjuk Kekuatan] Indonesia Pimpin Latihan Perang "Komodo 2016" Yang Terdiri Dari 36 Negara!". Mysterious Thing • Conspiracy • Controversy • UFO & Alien • Archeology • Science • Universe • (in Indonesian). Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  8. ^ "Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2016 begins in Indonesia". www.naval-technology.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Exercise KOMODO-16 and International Fleet Review at Padang, Indonesia". IndianNavy.nic.in. Indian Navy. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Padang Indonesia April 16 2016 Kd stock photo 1057854518". Shutterstock.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  11. ^ "GALLERY: Warships gather for Indonesian naval exercise Komodo 2016". Naval Today. 11 April 2016. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  12. ^ "SLNS Samudura leaves for Indonesia to take part in Exercise Komodo-2016". Hiru News. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  13. ^ Parameswaran, Prashanth. "Exercise Komodo 2018 puts Indonesia Navy in the spotlight". TheDiplomat.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  14. ^ "U.S. Navy joins 30-plus nations for Multinational Exercise Komodo". Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  15. ^ "JS Osumi: 'Pesaing' Mistral Class dalam Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2018". Indomiliter.com. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  16. ^ VietnamPlus (3 May 2018). "Indonesia to host Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo | World | Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)". VietnamPlus. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
  17. ^ "SLNS Sagara leaves for Indonesia to attend Exercise Komodo". News.lk. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
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