India-Indonesia 9th edition of Garud Shakti Exercise 2024

The 9th edition of the exercise, scheduled from November 1-12, 2024, in Jakarta, will involve 25 Indian Parachute Regiment personnel and 40 Indonesian personnel from Special Forces Kopassus.

Exercise Overview & Participation

9th edition of Garud Shakti Exercise scheduled from November 1-12, 2024, in Cijantung, Jakarta
Indian contingent: 25 personnel from Parachute Regiment (Special Forces)
Indonesian contingent: 40 personnel from Special Forces Kopassus
Takes place alongside India-US exercise Vajra Prahar in Idaho
Part of India's strategic military cooperation initiatives
Designed to strengthen bilateral military relations and interoperability

Training Focus & Objectives

Joint planning and execution of special operations
Advanced special forces skills development
Exchange of tactical knowledge and procedures
Weapons and equipment innovations sharing
Special operations in jungle terrain
Counter-terrorism drills and simulated strikes
Validation exercise integrating basic and advanced skills
Focus on rapid response capabilities
Combat training in challenging environments
Emphasis on precision and coordinated operations

Strategic Significance & Outcomes

Enhances bilateral military cooperation between India and Indonesia
Strengthens mutual understanding of operating procedures
Promotes interoperability between special forces
Contributes to shared security objectives in Indo-Pacific region
Fosters cross-cultural understanding and military bonds
Builds on recent diplomatic initiatives, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's meeting with Indonesian Foreign Minister
Part of broader strategic partnership development
Improves joint response capabilities to regional security threats
Creates platform for future military collaborations
Enhances tactical readiness of both forces

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