The 12th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR-XII is being held in Kyrgyzstan from 10 March to 23 March 2025.
- Since its inception in 2011, Ex KHANJAR XII has evolved into an annual training event.
- The alternating venues between India and Kyrgyzstan reflect the unique dimension of the thriving strategic relationship.
- The last edition of the same exercise was conducted in India in January 2024.
- The Indian contingent is represented by troops from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and the Kyrgyzstan contingent is represented by Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
- Aim of the exercise is to exchange experiences and best practices in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces Operations in urban and mountainous high altitude terrain scenarios.
- The exercise will also focus on developing advanced Special Forces skills of sniping, complex building intervention and mountain craft.
(Source: PIB)
