New Delhi, May 12 -- The 13th edition of the India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise Khanjar took place from 4 to 17 February 2026 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 was represented by troops from the Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and the Kyrgyzstan contingent also comprising equal strength was represented by ILBRIS Special Forces Brigade.
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