Exercise Khanjar-XII

Why in news?

Exercise Khanjar-XII is being conducted in Kyrgyzstan from 10 March to 23 March 2025.

Key Points:

• Exercise Khanjar-XII is a joint military exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan.
• The exercise provides an opportunity to strengthen defence ties between India and Kyrgyzstan.
• It reflects the commitment of both countries to promote peace, stability and security in the region.

Participation:

• The Indian contingent is being represented by soldiers of the Para Regiment (Special Forces).
• The Kyrgyz contingent is being represented by the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.

Objective of the exercise:

• To strengthen defence cooperation between the armies of the two countries.
• To work together to combat common challenges such as terrorism and extremism.
• To promote mutual understanding and cooperation between the armies of the two countries.

History:

• The exercise started in 2011.
• The last edition of the exercise was held in India in January 2024.