Jakarta, Sept. 23 -- Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin stated that the Indonesian military will participate in the Garuda Guerrier joint exercise planned for November 2026 in France.

Sjamsoeddin confirmed the planned exercise while receiving French Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin at the Defense Ministry office here on Wednesday.

"The presence of Her Excellency here allows us to plan the Garuda Guerrier exercise in France in November 2026," Sjamsoeddin said in a press conference after the bilateral meeting.

The defense minister said the joint drill will strengthen bilateral cooperation and bolster the military capabilities of Indonesia and France.

It also serves as a follow-up agenda after the recent completion of the Missio...