Indonesian F-16s, Super Tucanos practice on civilian road

Indonesian combat aircraft executed a training exercise involving landings and takeoffs from a toll road in East Java. The operation utilized two Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters alongside two Embraer EMB-314/A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft. This maneuver was conducted as Jakarta assesses the potential for renewing its fast jet fleet. The Indonesian air force’s pilots practiced utilizing unconventional landing sites to enhance operational readiness. The exercise underscores ongoing efforts to maintain proficiency within Indonesia's military aviation assets.