The Association of Southeast Asian Nations began its first joint naval exercise on Tuesday at a time when several member countries are responding more strongly to increasing Chinese assertiveness in the area. The non-combat drills, named ASEAN Solidarity Exercise, include joint maritime patrol operations, search and rescue operations, and humanitarian and disaster relief, Indonesian military chief Adm. Yudo Margono said. The drills also involve civilian groups involved in humanitarian relief and disaster prevention.
Commander-in-chief of the National Army of Indonesia, Yudo Margono, wants the ultimate punishment for presidential guards who tortured a young man in Tangerang.