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The Indonesian Navy's Sea Combat Task Force from Fleet Command I executed an integrated combat exercise in the Singapore Strait to reinforce national maritime sovereignty. The drill involved operational control elements, including KRI Surik-645 and patrol aircraft P-8203, to improve coordination between naval and air operations.

Activities included communication checks, air joining procedures, and air defense drills. Evaluations at each stage measured effectiveness and identified areas for improvement. The exercise, which began on March 1, focused on maintaining combat readiness amid dynamic maritime security conditions.