indonesia holds grand event to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the founding of the national army
2024-10-05
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china news service, jakarta, october 5 (reporter li zhiquan) the indonesian national army held a grand commemorative event in jakarta on the 5th to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the founding of the national army.
on october 5, a group of soldiers riding motorcycles passed through the streets of central jakarta, attracting a large number of people to watch along the way. photo by china news service reporter li zhiquan
according to information disclosed by the military, the event held at independence square in the center of jakarta showcased more than 1,000 sets of weapons and equipment systems from the three services of the army, navy and air force, with approximately 100,000 soldiers participating. the content includes a grand military parade, static displays of weapons and equipment, and military performances. in addition, there will be performances by singers and bands.
indonesian president joko joko, vice president ma'ruf, president-elect prabowo and vice-president-elect gibran attended the event. jokowi, accompanied by the commander-in-chief of the indonesian national army, reviewed the troops. in his speech, he wished the indonesian national army a happy 79th birthday and thanked all the indonesian national army soldiers for their loyalty and dedication to the people, nation and country.
on october 5, people were experiencing military equipment. on that day, the indonesian national army celebrated its 79th anniversary. photo by china news service reporter li zhiquan
at the event, various types of tanks, self-propelled artillery, armored vehicles, anti-aircraft missiles and other indonesian army equipment were unveiled one by one; the indonesian navy displayed anti-ship missiles, amphibious infantry fighting vehicles, amphibious tanks and helicopters. the indonesian air force dispatched transport aircraft, fighter jets and helicopters, such as su-27 fighter jets, su-30 fighter jets, and f-16 fighter jets, to fly over central jakarta. on the ground, the indonesian air force demonstrated radar systems, anti-drone vehicles, and more.
in terms of weapons and equipment and participants, the scale of this commemoration of the 79th anniversary of the founding of the indonesian national army exceeds previous years.
since the site is open to the public, people can not only watch martial arts performances, cavalry performances, and parachuting performances up close, but also experience some military equipment in person. in addition, some weapons and equipment were paraded along the main streets of jakarta, attracting a large number of indonesian people to watch along the way. (over)
