Jakarta: An Indian Army delegation from the 55th Army Higher Command Course at the Army War College visited the Indonesian National Armed Forces International Cooperation Centre (TNI-ICC) in Jakarta on November 11, 2026, to strengthen military-to-military engagement and explore avenues for deeper bilateral defence cooperation.
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The delegation was received by Brigadier General TNI Perry Sandhi Sitompul, Commander of the TNI-ICC, along with senior Indonesian military officers. The Indian officers received a detailed briefing on Indonesia's National Defence and Security Strategy and the role of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in nation-building, national security and maintaining stability.
The interaction also provided a platform to exchange perspectives on existing defence cooperation mechanisms and identify potential areas for future collaboration. It offered Indian officers greater exposure to Indonesia's security environment, defence institutions and strategic priorities.
The visit follows the conclusion of the 11th edition of the India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI 2026, conducted at Banyuwangi from October 27 to November 6. The exercise brought together India's Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Indonesian Special Forces for intensive training in jungle warfare, combat tracking, mountaineering, air-assault operations and tactical coordination.
India and Indonesia share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with defence and maritime security cooperation forming important pillars of bilateral relations. The latest engagement reflected efforts by both countries to expand military exchanges, strengthen professional understanding and enhance cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.
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