India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24 is being conducted.
The 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24 is scheduled to be conducted from the 1st to the 12th of November 2024.
25 personnel of the Indian Army contingent departed for Cijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) is representing the Indian contingent.
Indonesian contingent comprising 40 personnel is being represented by Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus.
The main purpose of the exercise is to familiarize both sides with each other’s operating procedures and enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies.
Planning and execution of special operations, orientation to advance special forces skills, and sharing of information on weapons, equipment, innovations, tactics, techniques & procedures will be part of this exercise.
It also involves jointly practising Special Forces Operations in Jungle terrain, strikes on terrorist camps and a Validation Exercise.
The Exercise will provide an opportunity for both the contingents to strengthen their bond and share best practices.
