The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR commenced in Missamari, Assam, from February 4th to 17th, 2026. This annual training event, conducted alternatively between India and Kyrgyzstan, aims to exchange best practices and experiences in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces Operations in urban and mountainous terrain. The exercise will also focus on developing advanced Special Forces skills of sniping, complex building intervention, and mountain craft. The Indian Army contingent consists of 20 personnel from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), and the Kyrgyzstan contingent, of equal strength, is represented by the ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade. Exercise KHANJAR is intended to fortify defence ties while addressing common concerns of international terrorism and extremism. The last edition of the exercise was held in Kyrgyzstan in March 2025. This information was posted on February 4th, 2026, at 5:36 PM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2223244. Visitor Counter: 405.
Key Entities Referenced
Exercise KHANJAR: Joint special forces exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan
Ministry of Defence: Indian ministry responsible for the exercise
India: One of the participating countries in the joint military exercise
Kyrgyzstan: One of the participating countries in the joint military exercise
Assam: Location where the exercise commences
Ministry of Defence
INDIA - KYRGYZSTAN JOINT SPECIAL FORCES
EXERCISE KHANJAR COMMENCES IN ASSAM
Posted On: 04 FEB 2026 5:36PM by PIB Delhi
The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR, scheduled from 04 to
17 February 2026, has commenced in Missamari, Assam. Exercise KHANJAR is an annual training event
conducted alternatively between India and Kyrgyzstan. The last edition of the exercise was conducted in
Kyrgyzstan in March 2025.
The Indian Army contingent comprising 20 personnel is represented by troops from the Parachute
Regiment (Special Forces) and the Kyrgyzstan contingent also comprising equal strength is represented by
ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade.
Aim of the exercise is to exchange best practices and experiences in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces
Operations in urban and mountainous terrain. The exercise will also focus on developing advanced Special
Forces skills of sniping, complex building intervention and mountain craft.
Exercise KHANJAR will provide an opportunity for both sides to fortify defence ties while addressing
common concerns of international terrorism and extremism. The exercise reaffirms the commitment of
India and Kyrgyzstan towards fostering peace, stability and security in the region.***
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