Indonesian, Singaporean Air Force Chiefs Conduct Joint F-16 Patrol to Strengthen Defence Cooperation
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: The air forces of Indonesia and Singapore have conducted a joint F-16 fighter jet patrol, demonstrating their shared commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and maintaining regional stability.
The joint patrol took place on Wednesday, November 4, under Operation Indopura Sakti-26, with Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU), Air Chief Marshal Mohamad Tonny Harjono, personally flying an F-16 fighter jet alongside members of the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF).
According to a statement issued by the Indonesian Air Force on Thursday, the operation involved two F-16 fighter aircraft from Indonesia and three F-16 aircraft from Singapore.
Head of the Indonesian Air Force Information Service, Air Commodore Feri Yunaldi, said the patrol reflected the two countries’ shared commitment to regional stability and provided an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation in air defence.
Singaporean Air Force Chief Major General Kelvin Fan also participated in the joint operation as one of the pilots.
Yunaldi emphasized that the activity demonstrated the strong defence relationship between Indonesia and Singapore, expressing hope that cooperation between the TNI AU and RSAF would continue to expand in the future.
The joint patrol underscores the importance both countries attach to military engagement, operational coordination and regional security, while reinforcing their longstanding defence partnership.
