A Bakamla ship newly outfitted with machine guns. Photo: Bakamla
Indonesia arms maritime force to deter Chinese, Vietnamese fishing vessels from entering Natuna seas
- Civilian patrol vessels have been outfitted with machine guns in move seen as delicate balancing act in relations with Beijing
- The weaponry is meant to deter incursions by foreign fishing vessels and prevent an escalation of tensions with China, analysts said
A Bakamla ship newly outfitted with machine guns. Photo: Bakamla