Why in News:
13th India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR commenced in Missamari, Assam.
Category- Military Exercise
Key Points:
- Started in 2011; conducted annually alternately.
- Indian contingent: Parachute Regiment (SF).
- Kyrgyz contingent: ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade.
- Focus: counter-terrorism, urban & mountain warfare, sniping, intervention.
- Strengthens defence ties and regional security cooperation.
- Kyrgyzstan located in Central Asia; linked to Fergana Valley.