Exercise KHANJAR-XII: Joint Military Exercise Khanjar-XII between India and Kyrgyzstan began at Tokmok, Kyrgyzstan.
o India: Troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
o Kyrgyzstan: Troops from the Kyrgyz Scorpion Brigade.
o To exchange experiences and best practices in Counter-Terrorism and Special Forces Operations in urban and mountainous high-altitude terrain.
o Precision sniping, complex building intervention, and mountain craft.
o The venues alternate between India and Kyrgyzstan.
o The last edition was conducted in India in January 2024.
o Features cultural exchanges, including the celebration of the Kyrgyz festival Nowruz.
o Reaffirms the commitment of India and Kyrgyzstan to peace, stability, and security in the region.