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25/11/22 06:48 AM IST

EXERCISE GARUDA SHAKTI

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  • As part of military-to-military exchange programs, a contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces at Sangga Buana Training Area, Karawang, Indonesia.
  • Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI is the eighth edition of the series of bilateral exercises under this banner.
Exercise Garuda Shakti 2022
  • The Garuda Shakti Exercise is a bilateral joint special force exercise between India and Indonesia.
  • This joint military exercise is being organized as part of the bilateral defence cooperation between Indonesia and India.
  • It has been held since 2012, involving Para Special Force of the Indian Army.
  • It covers counter-terrorism, close-quarter combat and other special operations.
  • The main objective of this exercise is to increase trust and cooperation between the armies of India and Indonesia.
  • It seeks to boost understanding, cooperation, and interoperability between the special forces of Indian and Indonesian armies.
  • The scope of this exercise include increasing the skill levels of special forces, sharing of information about weapon, equipment, innovations, tactics and techniques.
  • This exercise is another milestone in the diplomatic relationship between India and Indonesia.
Source- PIB 

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