Why In News?
The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise 'Garuda Shakti 2026' commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia in October 2026..
What is Exercise Garuda Shakti 2026?
Exercise Garuda Shakti is a biennial bilateral joint special forces exercise between the Indian Army and the Indonesian National Armed Forces.
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Participating Forces: Personnel from India's Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and the Indonesian Special Forces.
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Origin & Frequency: Started in 2012 and held biennially on an alternating basis.
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2026 Editions: Recent drills include the 11th edition in Banyuwangi, Indonesia and the 10th edition in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
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Core Objectives: Focuses on building interoperability, sharing counter-terrorism tactics, and conducting special operations under the UN mandate.
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Key Training Activities: Covers jungle warfare, combat marksmanship, Close Quarter Battle (CQB), modern tech integration like drones, and a final validation exercise.
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Strategic Significance: Reinforces the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership alongside exercises like Samudra Shakti and IND-INDO CORPAT.
Source: PIB
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. The 11th edition of the Joint Special Forces Exercise 'Garuda Shakti' was recently in the news. In which of the following regions or locations was it commenced? A) Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh B) Bandung, Indonesia C) Banyuwangi, Indonesia D) Visakhapatnam, India Answer: C Explanation: The 11th edition of the India–Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise 'GARUDA SHAKTI' commenced at Banyuwangi, Indonesia. Note that the previous (10th) edition was hosted at the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, India. |
