Head of the TNI Information Center, Brig. Gen. Kristomei Sianturi shared this information following a meeting between TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto and Chief of Staff, Joint Staff of the JSDF, General Yoshida Yoshihide at the TNI Headquarters in East Jakarta on Friday.
"The JSDF will take part in the 2025 Super Garuda Shield exercise, which will provide a platform for Indonesian and Japanese forces to enhance their interoperability and capacity," Sianturi told the media at the headquarters.
Sianturi emphasized that Japan's inclusion in the list of participating countries in the military exercise would benefit Indonesia significantly.
He said that hosting defense forces from various countries during the planned drill will give Indonesia valuable opportunities to exchange war strategies and defense technologies.
He affirmed that the 2025 Super Garuda Shield is also expected to pave the way for even stronger bilateral ties between Indonesia and Japan.
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In addition to synergizing in the forthcoming event, Sianturi noted that the TNI would collaborate with Japan for non-war military operations, especially those concerning disaster mitigation.
The TNI officer explained that such collaboration could be implemented through joint disaster evacuation simulations and the exchange of personnel for capacity-building activities related to search and rescue operations.
"Since we regard the JSDF as a seasoned institution in delivering humanitarian assistance and mitigating disasters, we aim to explore potential future cooperation in this area," he stated.
The Super Garuda Shield is an annual multinational military exercise organized by the TNI, with participants from countries across the Indo-Pacific region.
This event is designed to facilitate the participating military forces to strengthen their capabilities and synergy among them.
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