Srinagar, Oct 27 (NVI): The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia joint special forces exercise, Garuda Shakti, commenced in Banyuwangi, Indonesia, on Tuesday, with the exercise scheduled to continue till November 6.
The Indian contingent comprises troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Indonesian side is represented by personnel from its special forces, according to the exercise details.
The exercise aims to enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the special forces of the two countries, with a focus on special operations in jungle environments.
The training programme includes obstacle crossing, combat marksmanship, mountaineering, air assault training and combat-hardening sessions. It also provides an opportunity for both contingents to exchange expertise and share information on weapons, equipment and operational practices.
The joint training will culminate in a validation exercise involving realistic operational scenarios to assess the endurance, coordination and combat readiness of the participating troops.
The exercise is expected to further strengthen defence cooperation and bilateral ties between India and Indonesia.—(NVI)
