Indonesia is recruiting nearly 21,000 naval personnel in and around Jakarta, and thousands are already deployed. 2,100 soldiers mobilized on November 2. 5,740 reinforcements will arrive on November 4th. 13,140 additional soldiers placed on alert. The military confirmed the mobilization but refused to explain its exact purpose, citing national security and upcoming exercises. The build-up comes as Indonesia's former police chief and two senior officers were arrested on charges of illegally spying on President Prabowo. Authorities deny any confirmed link between the two developments.

Indonesia is recruiting nearly 21,000 naval personnel in and around Jakarta, and thousands are already deployed. 2,100 soldiers mobilized on November 2. 5,740 reinforcements will arrive on November 4th. 13,140 additional soldiers placed on alert. The military confirmed the mobilization but refused to explain its exact purpose, citing national security and upcoming exercises. The build-up comes as Indonesia's former police chief and two senior officers were arrested on charges of illegally spying on President Prabowo. Authorities deny any confirmed link between the two developments.