The Indonesian Navy Marine Corps deployed one of its primary weapon\nsystems, the MLRS Vampire\u2014a 122mm calibre rocket launcher system\u2014during\nthe Super Garuda Shield (SGS) joint military exercise on Friday\n(4\/9).<\/p>\n
According to a press release from the Marine Corps received in\nJakarta on Saturday, the missile firing exercise was conducted at the\nBaturaja Combat Training Centre in South Sumatra. The exercise aimed to\ntest the capabilities of both the weaponry and the personnel operating\nit.<\/p>\n
During the event, other participating nations in SGS 2026 also\nshowcased their rocket launcher systems, including the M142 High\nMobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) from the United States. The\npress release noted that the entire series of exercises was completed\nsuccessfully without any incidents.<\/p>\n
Through these exercises, it is expected that the proficiency of\npersonnel in utilising weaponry will increase, while fostering\nharmonious relations between the personnel of each participating\nnation.<\/p>\n
The SGS 2026 event involves 4,743 personnel from 21 countries, who\nhave gathered in Indonesia to test troop operational readiness, defence\ndiplomacy, and the ability to face various security challenges.<\/p>\n
The Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, General Agus\nSubiyanto, stated that SGS is an annual exercise held across various\nregions of Indonesia from 31 August to 11 September 2026.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuper Garuda Shield is held annually in Indonesia. There are 21\ncountries present this year, with a total of 4,743 personnel\nparticipating across 12 different training modules,\u201d said Agus in\nBandung, West Java, on Monday (31\/8).<\/p>\n
The 21 participating nations include Indonesia, the United States,\nAustralia, the Netherlands, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, India, the United\nKingdom, Italy, Japan, Germany, Cambodia, Canada, South Korea, Laos, New\nZealand, France, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesian-navy-marines-showcase-mlrs-vampire-rocket-launcher-at-super-garuda-shield-1788591576", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }