US EditionIndonesia and US Kick Off Largest Super Garuda Shield With Indo-Pacific Partners
More than 6,500 troops from 13 nations participate in Pacific Vanguard 2025, enhancing joint maritime and cyber defense capabilities for regional stability, officials said.
- The annual Super Garuda Shield military drills kicked off on Monday in Jakarta and nearby areas, featuring Indonesian and U.S. forces along with troops from 11 allied nations.
- The exercises occur amid regional tensions and aim to ensure Asia-Pacific stability while the US urges allies to more seriously address threats from China's growing assertiveness.
- The exercises include over 6,500 personnel—comprising 4,100 Indonesian and 1,300 American troops—and feature activities such as command simulations, cybersecurity training, and weapons firing drills, continuing through September 4.
- Samuel Paparo, US Indo-Pacific Command commander, called this year the largest Super Garuda Shield, emphasizing the collective deterrence against violent attempts to change facts on the ground.
- The expanded drills reflect a commitment to partnership and sovereignty, but have raised concerns from China, while Indonesia balances strong ties with both Washington and Beijing amid ongoing regional rivalry.
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Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies
Indonesia and the United States began annual joint military exercises on Monday together with forces from a dozen other countries, as the U.S. pushes its allies to take threats from China more seriously.
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