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13/08/22 05:05 AM IST

Multilateral Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2022

In News 
  • The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) concluded its participation in Exercise Super Garuda Shield 2022 (XSGS 22), a multilateral exercise involving assets and personnel from thirteen countries.
Super Garuda Shield 2022
  • Began in 2009
  • Aim: It is designed to strengthen interoperability, capability, trust and cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
  • The expanded drills are seen by China as a threat. Chinese state media have accused the U.S. of building an Indo-Pacific alliance, similar to NATO, as a means to intentionally provoke conflict.
  • Exercise Super Garuda Shield allowed participating armed forces to collaborate and share knowledge, enhancing the cooperation among partner nations. 
Significance 
  • As a multilateral exercise involving various countries and services, the inaugural XSGS 22 is an important platform to promote friendship, mutual understanding, and professional exchanges amongst the participating armed forces.
Source- The Hindu 

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