Indonesia, US and allies conduct annual 'Super Garuda Shield' drills in Sumatra

Indonesia and the United States conducted joint military drills, joining allies from 11 countries in exercises aimed at ensuring stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

 The annual "Super Garuda Shield" drills took place in the capital Jakarta and several locations on the western island of Sumatra and the Riau archipelago. More than 4,100 Indonesian and 1,300 American troops took part, joined by participants from Australia, Japan, Singapore, France, New Zealand, Britain and other nations.