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Indonesia-US military exercises

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In late August 2026, Indonesia and the United States engaged in a series of military training operations aimed at enhancing regional security and interoperability. The Ksatria Warrior 2026 exercise, a bilateral program between the Indonesian and U.S. armies, concluded on August 28 in South Sumatra. This 15-day training focused on tactical instruction, staff exercises, and civil construction projects to strengthen bilateral ties. Immediately following this, the Super Garuda Shield 2026 multinational exercise commenced on August 31. Hosted by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and co-led by the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the operation involves approximately 4,700 to 5,000 personnel from 21 participating nations. As of By early September, the exercise is actively conducting expanded into specialized drills phases across various Indonesian locations. In South Sumatra, personnel Bandung, the Staff Exercise (STAFFEX) phase began, testing the ability of the TNI and partner militaries to develop unified responses to joint operation scenarios through command, control, and communication coordination. Simultaneously, marine forces from Indonesia, the United States, India, Japan, and France performed South Korea have been conducting field training in the forests of Lampung. This component includes combat patrols, ambushes, and security patrols designed to test physical endurance and technical skills in complex terrain. Other ongoing activities include airborne assault training, including parachute jumps from approximately 1,200 feet. These operations also utilize Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) modules, with AH-64 Apache attack helicopters providing close air support for ground forces. In Lampung province, marines training in South Sumatra involving personnel from Indonesia, the United States, India, Japan, and South Korea are participating in the Infantry Marksmanship Training Program (IMTP), which focuses on precision shooting at stationary and mobile targets. The broader exercise continues to span locations such France, as Bandung, Jakarta, and North Kalimantan, covering domains including well as specialized modules in cyber warfare, maritime maneuvers, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). (HADR) across locations such as Jakarta and North Kalimantan.

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  1. 2026-09-07 15:24 UTC Indonesia-US military exercises
  2. 2026-09-05 08:29 UTC Indonesia-US military exercises
  3. 2026-09-02 11:44 UTC Indonesia-US military exercises
  4. 2026-09-02 08:48 UTC Indonesia-US military exercises

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