U.S. Army and Indonesian Troops Complete Live-Fire Exercise in Super Garuda Shield 26

U.S. Army and Indonesian National Armed Forces personnel completed a combined joint land strike live-fire exercise during Super Garuda Shield 26 at Baturaja Combat Training Center, Indonesia, Sept. 7, 2026.

The exercise included a combined HIMARS and MLRS shoot, with preparations such as creating fire breaks and repositioning firefighting equipment to ensure safe training. A U.S. squad leader described working side by side with Indonesian forces on a defensive operation, noting the exchange of jungle warfare skills and battle drills.

Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability and cooperation between the two militaries.

Sources: US Army (YouTube)