Why is it in the news?
→ 13th edition of India–Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise began at Misamari, Sonitpur district of Assam.
Category
Defence
Important Points
- Annual India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise.
- Khanjar-XIII conducted at Misamari in Sonitpur district, Assam.
- Duration: 14 days.
- Aims to enhance interoperability between Special Forces of both nations.
- 2026 edition focuses on urban warfare and counter-terrorism under UN mandate.
- Training includes close-quarter battle, room intervention, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, joint tactical manoeuvres.
- Exercise Khanjar first initiated in December 2011.
- First edition held at Nahan, India.
- Conducted alternately in India and Kyrgyz Republic every year.