INDIA - INDONESIA JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE

Ministry of Defence INDIA - INDONESIA JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE GARUDA SHAKTI COMMENCES AT BANYUWANGI, INDONESIA

Posted On: 27 OCT 2026 3:41PM by PIB Delhi The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI has commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia. The exercise is being conducted from 27 October to 06 November 2026. The Indian contingent comprises troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Indonesian contingent comprises personnel from the Indonesian Special Forces.

The exercise aims to strengthen mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of the two nations. The training focuses on tactics, techniques and procedures for special operations in jungle environments, including obstacle crossing, combat marksmanship, mountaineering, air assault training and combat-hardening sessions. It also includes the exchange of expertise and information on weapons, equipment and operational practices.

The joint training will culminate with a validation exercise designed to simulate realistic operational scenarios and assess the endurance, coordination and combat readiness of both contingents.

The exercise will further strengthen defence cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Indonesia.________________________________________________________ Nishant / Sanjay (Release ID: 2328954)Visitor Counter : 709

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