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Source: This post on Exercise ‘GARUD SHAKTI’ has been created based on the article “INDIAN ARMY SPECIAL FORCES CONTINGENT DEPARTS FOR INDONESIA FOR JOINT EXERCISE ‘GARUD SHAKTI” published in PIB on 4th November 2024.
Why in news?
Recently, Indian Army personnel departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia, to participate in the 9th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24.
About EXERCISE ‘GARUD SHAKTI’
| Aspects | Description |
| Location | Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Duration | 1st to 12th November 2024 |
| Participants | Indian Contingent involving 25 personnel from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Indonesian Contingent involving 40 personnel from the Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus. |
| Objective | i) Enhance Cooperation and Interoperability: Strengthen mutual understanding, cooperation, and interoperability between Indian and Indonesian Special Forces. ii) Exchange of Best Practices: Share information on weaponry, equipment, innovations, tactics, techniques, and procedures. iii) Cultural Exchange: Gain insights into each other’s culture and lifestyle to foster stronger military cooperation. |
| Activities and Training Focus | i) Special Operations Training: Planning and executing special operations and advancing special forces skills. ii) Joint Tactical Exercises: Conducting joint tactical drills, including special Forces operations in jungle terrain, Simulated strikes on terrorist camps and a Validation Exercise integrating basic and advanced special forces skills |
| Significance | i) Strengthening Bilateral Relations: This exercise enhances military cooperation and strengthens bonds between the Indian and Indonesian armies. ii) Shared Security Objectives: It provides a platform to work towards common security goals. iii) Skill Development and Exchange: It offers an opportunity to share expertise and best practices in special forces operations. |
UPSC Syllabus: Defence exercises
