13th India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise KHANJAR-XIII

February 17, 2026
Current Context: The 13th India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR‑XIII was conducted from 4–17 February 2026 at Missamari, Assam.
13th India–Kyrgyzstan Joint Military Exercise KHANJAR-XIII
  • It brought together the Indian Army’s Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Kyrgyzstan’s ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade.
  • The exercise focused on counter‑terrorism operations in both mountainous and urban terrain, aiming to enhance interoperability and tactical coordination between the two nations.
  • By strengthening defence cooperation, KHANJAR‑XIII highlighted India’s growing strategic engagement with Central Asia.
  • It also underscored the shared commitment of both countries to regional peace, stability, and security.

Question:

Q.1 KHANJAR-XIII is a joint military exercise between India and which country?
a) Kazakhstan
b) Uzbekistan
c) Tajikistan
d) Kyrgyzstan

Answer: d) The KHANJAR series is an annual bilateral exercise conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan to strengthen defence ties.

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