February 4, 2026 10:02 PM
India-Kyrgyzstan joint special forces exercise ‘Khanjar’ begins in Assam
The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar commenced on Tuesday at Missamari in Assam, further strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. The annual bilateral exercise will be conducted from February 4 to 17. Exercise Khanjar is held alternately in India and Kyrgyzstan. The previous edition took place in Kyrgyzstan in March 2025. The current edition brings together elite special forces units from both sides to enhance interoperability and op...