Exercise ‘Garuda Shakti 24’

• The 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise Garuda Shakti 24 is scheduled to be held from 1 to 12 November 2024.

• Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel departed for Sijantung, Jakarta, Indonesia.

• The Indian contingent is represented by Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).

• The Indonesian contingent comprising 40 personnel is being represented by Indonesian Special Forces Kopassus.

• The main objective of the exercise is to familiarise both sides with each other's operational procedures and enhance mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability between the Special Forces of the two armies.