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Three Indonesian naval ships participate in a military drill. (ANTARA Foto/HO/Dispen Lantamal VI)

Three Indonesian naval ships participated in a military drill in the Makassar waters, South Sulawesi Province, on Wednesday to strengthen their maritime surveillance and coordination capability in warfare.

"Today, the KRI Pulau Rimau-724, KRI Pari-849, and KRI Tatihu-853 are conducting a rehearsal of tactical maneuvers. This drill is being monitored by the Naval Main Base (Lantamal) VI officers," Lantamal VI Commander, First Admiral Hanarko Djodi, said.

During the drill, the three battle ships practiced formations for counter-attacks and defensive measures and simulated threats posed by enemy fleets, he said, adding the crew also practiced pennant hoisting and semaphore signaling.

According to the KRI Pulau Riau-724 commander, Major Alkadri, the drill was aimed at strengthening the combat readiness of Indonesian naval ships in maritime security operations.

Due to Indonesia's vast exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which is abundant in marine resources, many foreign fishing vessels have been found trespassing the country's EEZ, he said.

Therefore, he explained, Indonesia is working to strengthen surveillance in its waters. (ANTARA)