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Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon

<img width="800" height="445" alt="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-attachment-id="13681" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/indonesian-air-force-celebrates-arrival-f-16-fighting-falcon-combat-aircraft/cope-west-17/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon.jpg" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Cope West 17","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-image-description="<p>An Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-300x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-1024x683.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-attachment-id="13681" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/indonesian-air-force-celebrates-arrival-f-16-fighting-falcon-combat-aircraft/cope-west-17/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon.jpg" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Cope West 17","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-image-description="<p>An Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-300x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-1024x683.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Asia-Pacific Military Exercises

U.S., Indonesian Air Forces Wrap Up Exercise Cope West ‘19

July 6, 2019 DP Press Releases 0 Comments Exercise Cope West, Indonesia, Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), Military exercise, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), U.S. Air Force (USAF), USA

The seventh iteration of Cope West, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical fighter aircraft exercise involving U.S. and Indonesian air

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Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon

<img width="800" height="445" alt="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-attachment-id="13681" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/indonesian-air-force-celebrates-arrival-f-16-fighting-falcon-combat-aircraft/cope-west-17/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon.jpg" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Cope West 17","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-image-description="<p>An Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-300x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-1024x683.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-attachment-id="13681" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/indonesian-air-force-celebrates-arrival-f-16-fighting-falcon-combat-aircraft/cope-west-17/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon.jpg" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Cope West 17","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-image-description="<p>An Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-300x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-1024x683.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Asia-Pacific Military Exercises

U.S., Indonesian Air Forces Execute Exercise COPE West 19

June 25, 2019 DP Press Releases 0 Comments Exercise Cope West, Indonesia, Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), Military exercise, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), U.S. Air Force (USAF), USA

The U.S. and Indonesian air forces officially began flying operations in support of COPE West 19, following an opening ceremony

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Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon

<img width="800" height="445" alt="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-attachment-id="13681" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/indonesian-air-force-celebrates-arrival-f-16-fighting-falcon-combat-aircraft/cope-west-17/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon.jpg" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Cope West 17","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-image-description="<p>An Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-300x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-1024x683.jpg" data-lazy- srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="800" height="445" src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-800x445.jpg" class="attachment-colormag-featured-image size-colormag-featured-image wp-post-image jetpack-lazy-image" alt="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-attachment-id="13681" data-permalink="https://defpost.com/indonesian-air-force-celebrates-arrival-f-16-fighting-falcon-combat-aircraft/cope-west-17/" data-orig-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon.jpg" data-orig-size="1500,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"Cope West 17","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon" data-image-description="<p>An Indonesian Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis down the flight line during exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2016. The combined training offered by this exercise helps prepare the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesia Air Force to work together in promoting a peaceful Indo-Asia-Pacific region while practicing close air support and air-to-air training that will enhance their ability to respond to contingencies throughout the region. Both the U.S. F/A-18D Hornets and Indonesian F-16 Fighting Falcons bring unique capabilities affording the associated nations the opportunity to learn and understand each other’s skills, preparing them for real world contingencies and further strengthening their relationship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson)</p> " data-medium-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-300x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-1024x683.jpg" data-lazy-src="https://defpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Indonesian-Air-Force-F-16-Fighting-Falcon-800x445.jpg?is-pending-load=1" srcset="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" />

Asia-Pacific GeoPolitics/ Policy

U.S., Indonesian Air Forces Conclude Exercise Cope West 2018

March 31, 2018 DP Press Releases 0 Comments Exercise Cope West, Indonesia, Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU), Lockheed Martin F-16, Military exercise, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), U.S. Air Force (USAF), USA

Exercise Cope West 2018 (CW18), a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral, tactical fighter aircraft exercise involving the U.S. and Indonesian air

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