What’s in the news?

• The 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR has commenced at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. 
• The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 22nd January to 3rd February 2024. 
• It is an annual event conducted alternatively in both the countries.
• Aim of the exercise is to exchange experiences and best practices in Counter Terrorism and Special Forces Operations in Built-up Area and Mountainous Terrain. 
• The exercise will emphasise on developing Special Forces skills, advanced techniques of insertion and extraction.
• The exercise will provide an opportunity for both sides to fortify defence ties while addressing common concerns of international terrorism and extremism. 
• The exercise will also accord the opportunity to showcase capabilities of cutting edge indigenous defence equipment besides achieving shared security objectives and foster bilateral relations.

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