- The 13th edition of the joint military exercise KHANJAR between India and Kyrgyzstan will begin today at Misamari in Sonitpur district of Assam.
- It will further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and deepen the enduring military partnership between the two nations.
- The exercise, which will continue till the 17th of this month, aims to enhance interoperability between the special forces of both nations, with a focus on joint operations in urban warfare and counter-terrorism scenarios under the United Nations mandate.
- The previous edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan joint exercise had taken place in Kyrgyzstan in March 2025.
- Since its inception in 2011, the Exercise Khanjar has evolved into an annual training event.
