More than 5,000 soldiers join expanded 2022 Garuda Shield combined exercises
14 countries, including Australia and Japan, involved, with France, UK and India sending observers
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 include 12 other countries this year.
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