Exercise Garuda Shakti Latest News
The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti has commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
About Exercise Garuda Shakti
- It is the joint Special Forces exercise conducted between India– Indonesia.
- Participating Troop: The Indian contingent comprises troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
- Aim: The exercise aims to strengthen mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of the two nations.
- Focus: It focuses on tactics, techniques and procedures for special operations in jungle environments, including obstacle crossing, combat marksmanship, mountaineering, air assault training and combat-hardening sessions.
- It also includes the exchange of expertise and information on weapons, equipment and operational practices.
- Objective: The joint training will culminate with a validation exercise designed to simulate realistic operational scenarios and assess the endurance, coordination and combat readiness of both contingents.
- Significance: It will further strengthen defence cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Indonesia.
Source: PIB
Last updated on Nov, 2026
→ UPSC 2027 Notification will be released on 13 January 2027 at upsconline.nic.in.
→ Check Nobel Prize 2026 Winners List here.
→ Download PIB PRiSM Monthly Magazine 2026 here.
→ Check UPSC Monthly Current Affairs Magazine The Recitals here.
→ Check out the latest UPSC Syllabus here.
→ Download UPSC Model Answers for Mains 2026
→ UPSC Mains Question Paper 2026 is out now for Essay & GS Paper 1, 2, 3 & 4.
→ UPSC Calendar 2027 has been released.
→ Enroll in Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mains Test Series 2027 for structured answer writing practice, expert evaluation, and exam-oriented feedback.
→ Join Vajiram & Ravi’s UPSC Mentorship Program 2027 for personalized guidance, strategy planning, and one-to-one support from experienced mentors.
→ Go through the UPSC Mains Previous Year Papers to enhance your preparation.
→ UPSC has released UPSC Toppers List 2025 with the Civil Services final result on its official website.
→ Also check Best UPSC Coaching in India
Exercise Garuda Shakti FAQs
Q1. Exercise Garuda Shakti is conducted between which two countries?+
Q2. Which contingent from India is participating in Exercise Garuda Shakti?+
Tags: exercise garuda shakti
