Question 1
Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026
By Rakesh Kushwaha, Lead Tech & Exam Analyst
Defence & Security
The 11th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti, the joint Special Forces exercise between India and Indonesia, commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia, on 27 October 2026. Scheduled to continue until 6 November 2026, the exercise focuses on jungle warfare, special operations training and improving interoperability between the Special Forces of both countries.
Why Is It in News?
The Ministry of Defence announced on 27 October 2026 that the 11th edition of Exercise Garuda Shakti had commenced in Indonesia. The exercise brings together troops from the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and personnel from the Indonesian Special Forces for joint training.
About
Exercise Garuda Shakti is a bilateral military exercise between the Special Forces of India and Indonesia. It aims to strengthen mutual understanding, defence cooperation and interoperability between the participating forces.
The 2026 edition is being conducted at Banyuwangi, Indonesia, from 27 October to 6 November. The training focuses on tactics, techniques and procedures for special operations in jungle environments.
Major activities include obstacle crossing, combat marksmanship, mountaineering, air assault training and combat-hardening sessions. The exercise also facilitates the exchange of knowledge and experience concerning weapons, equipment and operational practices.
The joint training will culminate in a validation exercise based on realistic operational scenarios to assess the endurance, coordination and combat readiness of both contingents.
Key Points
- Exercise name: Garuda Shakti 2026.
- Edition: 11th.
- Participating countries: India and Indonesia.
- Type: Bilateral joint Special Forces exercise.
- Host country: Indonesia.
- Location: Banyuwangi, Indonesia.
- Exercise dates: 27 October–6 November 2026.
- Indian contingent: Troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
- Indonesian contingent: Personnel from the Indonesian Special Forces.
- Primary objective: Strengthening mutual understanding, cooperation and interoperability.
- Training focus: Special operations in jungle environments.
- Major activities: Obstacle crossing, combat marksmanship, mountaineering and air assault training.
- Knowledge exchange: Weapons, equipment and operational practices.
- Final phase: Validation exercise based on realistic operational scenarios.
- Significance: Strengthening defence cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Indonesia.
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