KHANJAR-XII

March 11, 2025

The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar-XII is set to take place in Kyrgyzstan.

About KHANJAR:

  • It is an annual exercise conducted alternatively in India-Kyrgyzstan. It was first initiated in December 2011, in Nahan, India.
  • It is the 12th edition of the annual India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise.
  • The Indian contingent is represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), and the Kyrgyzstan contingent is represented by the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
  • The primary objective of the exercise is to exchange expertise in counterterrorism operations and special forces' tactics, particularly in mountainous and high-altitude environments.
  • Training modules will include advanced sniping, close-quarters combat, complex building interventions, and mountain warfare techniques.
  • In addition to military drills, the exercise will foster cultural ties through engagements such as celebrating Nowruz, the Kyrgyz New Year festival.

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