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India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise KHANJAR Begins in Assam
- 06 Feb 2026
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Why in News?
The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise ‘KHANJAR’ commenced in Misamari, Assam.
Key Points
- Venue: The Exercise was Conducted at Misamari, Sonitpur district, Assam.
- Participating Forces: Involves Indian Army Special Forces and Kyrgyz Armed Forces Special Forces contingents.
- Focus: Covers urban warfare drills, counter-terrorism operations, and joint tactical training simulating complex scenarios.
- To strengthen operational interoperability, combined combat readiness, and bilateral defence cooperation.
- Historical Context: Exercise KHANJAR began in 2011, held annually with alternating venues in India and Kyrgyzstan.
- Civil-Military Cooperation: Exercises include coordination with local administration and security agencies for realistic operational scenarios.
- Significance: Enhances India-Kyrgyzstan defence ties, contributes to regional stability in Central and South Asia, and strengthens counter-terrorism cooperation.
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