TNI and friendly nations' militaries test marksmanship in Super Garuda Shield
Personnel from the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and troops from the United States, India, and New Zealand underwent marksmanship training, known as Soft Flat Range Advance Shooting, as part of the Super Garuda Shield (SGS) 2026 joint combined exercise.
According to an official press release received in Jakarta, the training was held at the TNI Army Combat Training Centre shooting range in Martapura, South Sumatra, on Sunday.
“This training aims to enhance combat capability and interoperability among the armed forces of participating countries,” the press release stated.
The press release explained that the exercise was attended by 270 personnel, comprising 110 Indonesian personnel from Infantry Battalion 502/UY, 80 United States personnel from the 1-501st Parachute Infantry Regiment and the 1st Special Forces Group, 45 New Zealand personnel from the 5/7th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and 40 Indian personnel from the 50th Independent Para Special Forces.
The entire series of exercises was completed successfully without any incidents.
Through this training, it is hoped that the marksmanship skills of the troops will continue to improve and that harmonious relations will be fostered among the corps of each country.
TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto said that Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise held in various regions of Indonesia from 31 August to 11 September 2026.
“Super Garuda Shield is held every year in Indonesia. This year, 21 countries are participating. The total number of personnel training is 4,743, with 12 training materials being carried out,” Agus said in Bandung, West Java, on Monday (31/8).
The 21 countries are Indonesia, the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, India, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Germany, Cambodia, Canada, South Korea, Laos, New Zealand, France, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.
Agus said the exercise is being conducted in Bandung, Jakarta, Lampung, the TNI Army Combat Training Centre in Baturaja, South Sumatra, and Nunukan, North Kalimantan. The exercise will conclude in Jakarta on 11 September 2026.