US, Regional Allies Conduct Military Exercises in Indonesia Amid China Concerns

US, Regional Allies Conduct Military Exercises in Indonesia Amid China Concerns
Indonesian army soldiers take part in Garuda Shield Joint Exercise 2021 at the Indonesian Army Combat Training Center in Martapura, South Sumatra province, Indonesia on Aug. 4, 2021. Antara Foto/Nova Wahyudi/via Reuters
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The United States conducted a live-fire drill with Indonesia and allies on Aug. 12 as part of annual joint military exercises to advance regional cooperation amid China’s “destabilizing actions” around Taiwan.

The annual Super Garuda Shield exercise was conducted on the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan from Aug. 1 to 14.

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