Jakarta – The Russian government has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing defense and security partnerships with Indonesia, Ambassador Mikhail Galuzin said during a press conference on board Russian destroyer Admiral Tributs-564 in Jakarta on Wednesday (02/11).

"It has been proven by the participation of several Russian companies in Indo Defense 2016 exhibition," Galuzin said.

"Russia's partnership with Indonesia is vast, including in economy, social, culture and military.

The advancement of partnerships in various sectors is important for the future of both countries."

For the exhibition, Russia is showing off its high-tech fighter jets, battleships, land-battle vehicles and the latest air defense system, the S-400.

Russia has brought its battleship, the Admiral Tributs-564, to the event and docked it at the Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) II in Tanjung Priok Port, North Jakarta.

The battleship, measuring 163 meters long and 19.03 meters wide, weighs in at 6,955 tons and boasts a cruising distance of 2,600 at 30 knots or 7,700 at 18 knots. It is also equipped with various weapons and sensors.

Onboard Deputy Commander of Flotilla of Pacific Fleet, Rear Admiral Eduard Mikhailov said the anti-submarine battleship would be in Jakarta until Nov. 5.

"The ship was built 30 years ago in Leningrad, with a goal to destroy submarines. Before arriving in Jakarta, the weaponry of this ship has been modernized," Mikhailov said. The battleship has a crew of 325.

Source: http://jakartaglobe.id/news/russian-indonesian-governments-strengthen-ties-indo-defense-2016/