- 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint
special forces exercise, Exercise Khanjar, commenced in Assam
- The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint special forces exercise, Exercise Khanjar, commenced in Assam.
- KHANJAR is a joint India–Kyrgyzstan
military exercise. It will continue for fourteen days.
- It aims to improve coordination and
interoperability between the Special Forces of both nations.
- The focus is on joint operations in
urban warfare and counter-terrorism scenarios under the United Nations mandate.
- The exercise will further strengthen
bilateral defence cooperation between India and
Kyrgyzstan.
• While India is represented by its Parachute
Regiment, Kyrgyzstan has deployed personnel from its Scorpion Brigade.
• Joint military exercises are being
organised by India and Kyrgyzstan annually since 2011.
• The venues alternate between the two
countries to reflect growing defence tie
• The 12th edition was held in Kyrgyzstan in
March 2025.
• It included exercises in sniping, complex
building intervention, mountain craft and specialised counter‑terrorism drills.
• It also included high‑altitude operations and cultural exchanges that reinforced
camaraderie between the contingents.
