The 9th India-Indonesia Joint Exercise 'GARUD SHAKTI' was held in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Defence

A contingent of the Indian Army (IA) participated in the 9th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise, GARUD SHAKTI, from Nov 1 to Nov 12, 2024 in Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia.


      - It provides an opportunity to share best practices, achieve common security goals, and strengthen bilateral relations.

      - To enhance mutual understanding, cooperation, and interoperability between both forces through joint tactical drills and discussions, strengthening bilateral military ties.

      - The exercise was initiated in 2012 as a Joint Military Exercise between India and Indonesia. It is held alternately in India and Indonesia.

Main Points:-   (i) The exercise GARUD SHAKTI - 24 involved 25 Indian personnel from the Parachute Regiment (SF) of the Indian Army and 40 members of Indonesia's SF Kopassus.

      (ii) The exercise included planning and executing special ops, with an emphasis on advanced SF skills.

(iii) The 8th edition of GARUD SHAKTI exercise was held in Indonesia in 2022.
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President : Prabowo Subianto
Capital : Jakarta
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