Indonesian military chief eyes wider joint drills in Indo-Pacific

Archipelago seeks more cooperation with Brunei, Malaysia and Quad

20221128 Indonesia's military chief Gen. Andika Perkasa

Indonesian military chief Gen. Andika Perkasa said in an interview with Nikkei Asia that the annual joint exercise Garuda Shield will have more countries next year. (Photo by Dimas Ardian)

ERWIDA MAULIA and BOBBY NUGROHO, Nikkei staff writers

JAKARTA -- The top commander of the Indonesian military says it is seeking more and wider joint military drills with other countries in the Indo-Pacific region -- including Brunei, Malaysia and all four members of the Quad -- in the face of a more aggressive China.

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