The Indian Army contingent, comprising 25 personnel, has departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the 9th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24. The exercise will be held from November 1st to 12th, 2024.
The Indian contingent will be represented by troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Indonesian contingent will be represented by Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus, comprising 40 personnel.
The primary objective of Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24 is to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation, and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies. The exercise aims to develop bilateral military cooperation and strengthen the bond between the two armies through discussions, rehearsals of tactical military drills, and the exchange of information on weapons, equipment, innovations, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Additionally, the exercise will involve planning and executing special operations, providing orientation to advanced special forces skills, sharing information on weaponry, equipment, and innovations, and rehearsing tactical military drills in jungle terrain. Joint Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24 will also include a Validation Exercise that integrates basic and advanced special forces skills, as well as gaining insights into the lifestyle and culture of both countries to foster military cooperation.
The exercise will provide an opportunity for both contingents to strengthen their bonds and share best practices. It will also serve as a platform to achieve shared security objectives and foster bilateral relations between two friendly nations.
