Exercise KHANJAR and Exercise CYCLONE

The Indian Special Forces are currently engaged in joint exercises, namely Exercise CYCLONE with Kyrgyzstan and Exercise KHANJAR with Egypt.

About Exercise KHANJAR:

• Exercise KHANJAR is a Joint Special Forces Exercise between India and Kyrgyzstan.
• The 11th edition of this exercise was held at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh.
• Participation:
  • Indian Army contingent: 20 personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
  • Kyrgyzstan contingent: 20 personnel from Scorpion Brigade.

About Exercise CYCLONE:

• Exercise CYCLONE is a Joint Special Forces Exercise between India and Egypt.
• The 2nd edition of this exercise is held at Anshas, Egypt.
  • The first edition was conducted in India.
• Participation:
  • Indian Army contingent: 25 personnel from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces).
  • Egyptian contingent: 25 personnel from Egyptian Commando Squadron and Airborne Platoon.

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