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News: The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise, Khanjar-XII, is being held in Kyrgyzstan from March 10 to 23, 2025.
About Khanjar-XII Exercise
- It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan.
- It has been started since 2011 and both nations are hosting it alternately.
- The Indian contingent is represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), while the Kyrgyzstan contingent consists of the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
- Aim: To exchange experiences and best practices in Counter-Terrorism and Special Forces Operations in both urban and high-altitude mountainous terrains.
- Focus: The exercise focuses on advanced Special Forces training, including sniping techniques, complex building intervention, and mountain warfare skills.
- Alongside military training, the exercise will also feature cultural exchanges, including the celebration of the Kyrgyz festival Nowruz, fostering deeper ties between the two nations.
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