INDIA - INDONESIA JOINT SPECIAL FORCES EXERCISE

The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise, GARUDA SHAKTI, has commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia, scheduled from 27 October to 06 November 2026. The Indian contingent consists of troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Indonesian side is represented by its Special Forces. The exercise aims to improve mutual understanding, cooperation, and interoperability through training in special operations in jungle environments, including combat marksmanship, mountaineering, obstacle crossing, air assault training, and tactical exchanges. The exercise concludes with a validation exercise simulating realistic operational scenarios to test coordination and combat readiness.