Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

The Indian Army is participating in the 9th edition of the joint exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24 with Indonesia. A contingent of 25 personnel from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) has been dispatched to Jakarta for the exercise, scheduled from November 1 to 12, 2024. The joint exercise aims to enhance interoperability and sharing of expertise between the two nations' special forces. It will focus on advanced skills, weapons, tactics, and techniques, culminating in a validation exercise to integrate these capabilities. This bilateral exercise strengthens the military ties and cooperation between India and Indonesia.