JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - The United States and Indonesian militaries began annual joint combat exercises Wednesday on Indonesia´s Sumatra island, joined for.
On Indonesia's Sumatra island, annual combined military drills between the US and Indonesian forces picked up steam on Wednesday. For the first time, soldiers from other alliance countries took part, a demonstration of strengthened ties despite rising Chinese maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific.
JAKARTA: Indonesia and the US on Wednesday launched their biggest-ever joint military exercises, and were joined for the first time by troops from partner nations in what commanders said is a move to strengthen unity in the Indo-Pacific region. The “Super Garuda Shield” exercises, which were first held in 2007 with only Indonesian and US troops involved, have expanded to
This year, Super Garuda Shield, the U.S. and Indonesia’s annual joint combat exercises, are being joined for the first time by Australia, Japan, and Singapore.