The scenario of a coastal occupation by the enemy has been detected. Within moments, an amphibious landing operation plan was immediately drafted. The three service branches, known as the Trisila Nusantara Shield, were deployed to reclaim the sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia. This marked the beginning of the Integrated TNI Operation exercise in 2026.
Taking place at the Indonesian Navy Training Area in Dabo Singkep, Riau Islands, the exercise was directly led by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin along with the Commander of the TNI and service chiefs.
The operation was initiated by an air strike from the Indonesian Air Force. Rafale and F-16 fighter jets roared while delivering MK-82 bombs, while an Airbus A400M fleet deployed the Rapid Reaction Force Corps (Korps Pasukan Gerak Cepat - Korpasgat) to seize the enemy's strategic airport.
Frog Commando soldiers conduct enemy reconnaissance in an infiltration operation or secure coastal areas from enemy mines.
Frog Commando soldiers detonate enemy mines.
From beneath the sea, Indonesian Navy Frogman Command (Kopaska) troops and the Marine Corps Amphibious Reconnaissance Unit (Yontaifib) infiltrated the surface after completing underwater cable laying and sabotage operations. From the deck of KRI Soeharso-911, a Kamikaze Unmanned Sea Vehicle (USV) was launched to disable the enemy’s sea-based electrical installations.
Shortly after the enemy network was disabled by a cyberattack, a C-705 missile was launched from KRI Sampari-628 targeting land objectives. The warships KRI Prabu Siliwangi-321, KRI Sultan Iskandar Muda-367, and KRI Raden Eddy Martadinata-331 continuously shelled the coastline, followed by a barrage from the Marine Corps’ Multi Launcher Rocket System (MLRS) to clear the way for landing vehicles.
The landing wave commenced. Amphibious tanks BMP-3F, LVT-7, and Artillery Amphibious Transport Vehicles (KAPA) broke through the shoreline waves. As the rear ramp of the LVT-7 opened, the purple beret knights charged to penetrate enemy defenses. The Marine Corps Artillery Regiment began deploying and preparing Howitzer artillery to strengthen coastal defense positions.
Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin (right) alongside Air Force Chief of Staff Mohamad Tonny Harjono (left) monitor the progress of the Integrated TNI Operation 2026.
Marine Corps soldiers of the Indonesian Navy begin moving toward the shoreline using amphibious combat vehicles BMP-3F, Artillery Amphibious Transport Vehicles (KAPA), and amphibious landing combat vehicles LVT-7.
The operation’s conclusion came from the air, as the Army Airborne Troops (Linud) parachuted from a Hercules C-130 to encircle and repel the remaining enemy forces, restoring territory formerly controlled by the enemy back to the embrace of the Motherland.
More than just an ordinary exercise, the Integrated TNI Operation 2026 serves as a moment to prepare the nation’s soldiers for the possibility of other countries attempting to seize the territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. Through an exercise integrating various contemporary weaponry systems and technologies, the integrity of the NKRI territory can continuously be safeguarded. NKRI is non-negotiable!
Marine Corps soldiers of the Indonesian Navy advance to the beach using BMP-3F amphibious combat vehicles during a landing operation.
Marine Corps soldiers of the Indonesian Navy move toward the beach using LVT-7 amphibious landing combat vehicles during a landing operation in enemy territory.
Photo and Text: Muhammad Adimaja
Marine Corps Artillery Regiment soldiers prepare Howitzer weapons in the Integrated TNI Operation 2026.
Indonesian Navy unmanned surface vessels or sea drones detonate target objectives.
Marine Corps Artillery Regiment soldiers launch an attack using Howitzer weapons against enemy defenses in the Integrated TNI Operation 2026.
Indonesian Air Force Airbus A400M and Rafale aircraft fly missions to attack enemy territory in the Integrated TNI Operation 2026.
Army Infantry Battalion 328/Dirgahayu soldiers conduct parachute operations into enemy defense territory.
Marine Corps soldiers of the Indonesian Navy prepare to disembark from LVT-7 amphibious landing combat vehicles to engage in battle during the Integrated TNI Operation 2026.
Marine Corps Artillery Regiment soldiers assault enemy territory using BMP-3F amphibious tanks in the Integrated TNI Operation 2026.
Amphibious Reconnaissance (Yontaifib) soldiers of the Marine Corps pose after completing training for the Integrated TNI Operation 2026.
Editor: Fanny Octavianus
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