US, Indonesia Launch Super Garuda Shield Military Exercises

The United States and Indonesia launched the annual Super Garuda Shield military exercises on August 31, 2026, bringing together more than 4,700 personnel from 13 partner nations in a display of regional defense cooperation. The multinational drills, which will run through September 11, are taking place across several locations in Indonesia, including Bandung, South Sumatra, and Kalimantan. The exercises, which have been held annually since 2007, were officially opened at the Indonesian Armed Forces School of Command in Bandung. This year's iteration involves troops from countries including Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, France, and Britain.