# Australia Expands Joint Training with Indonesia

Australia and Indonesia concluded Exercise Keris Woomera on October 20, 2026, following training that began October 12 and involved approximately 1,000 Australian personnel alongside Indonesian forces. The exercise included the first overseas deployment and firing of Australian HIMARS, a Royal Australian Air Force deployment to Southeast Asia, and bilateral cyber integration training. These activities highlight operational priorities in interoperable fires, cyber capabilities, communications, and joint training, but the signal reports no solicitation or contract award.

- Defense contractors and suppliers in missile systems, tactical communications, cyber integration, and joint-training support can treat the exercise as an indicator of capability areas being exercised by Australia and Indonesia.
- The cross-service and bilateral scope makes interoperability and support for deployed operations relevant considerations for firms serving Australian or Indonesian defense customers.
- No specific procurement opportunity or bid deadline is identified; the signal supports market awareness rather than immediate solicitation action.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- Australian Department of Defence
- Australian Defence Force (ADF)
- Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI)
- Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)

### Key Quotes
> Keris Woomera is part of a wider series of increasingly frequent exercises between the TNI and ADF, which will help build trust and familiarity at both the unit and leadership levels.
> — Fauzan Malufti, Researcher at CSIS

### Sources
- [Australia marks missile, cyber 'firsts' in exercise with Indonesia - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/10/australia-marks-missile-cyber-firsts-in-exercise-with-indonesia) - Breaking Defense