Centrum Stosunków Międzynarodowych - 05 October 2016: Indonesian Air Force carried out the largest trainings in its history

Indonesian Air Force this week carried out the largest trainings in its history near several islands in the South China Sea. "We tend to show our presence in the region. We have enough aviation to act as a deterrent", - said the representative of the Indonesian Air Force, Jamie Triandria. Over 2 thousand soldiers took part in the maneuvers during two weeks. Russian-made aircraft and American F-16 fighters were used on trainings, stated by Triandiria. Other parts of the Indonesian armed forces did not take part in the maneuvers which had ended on Thursday.

In August the President of Indonesia Joko Widodo underlined Indonesia's commitment to a peaceful settlement of international conflicts and territorial disputes. However, he noted that the country will vigorously defend "every inch" of its territory and water areas.

Along with Beijing and Manila other countries like Brunei, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan claim various parts of the South China Sea. Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague on July 12 decided that China has no basis for territorial claims in the South China Sea within the "nine dotted lines". China has already said he does not consider the actual decision of the arbitration, does not recognize and does not accept it.