The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel is participating in 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24.
- The exercise is being conducted in Cijantung, Jakarta (Indonesia) from 1st to 12th of November 2024.
- The Indian contingent is being represented by troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
- The aim of Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24 is to acquaint both the sides with each other’s operating procedures, enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of both armies.
- The Exercise is designed to develop bilateral military cooperation and strengthen bond between two armies through conduct of discussions and rehearsal of tactical military drills.
- Joint Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24 will also involve jointly practicing Special Forces Operations in Jungle terrain, strikes on terrorist camps and a Validation Exercise integrating basic and advance special forces skills apart from gaining an insight into the lifestyle and culture of both countries to foster military cooperation.
