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Indian Army Showcases Might at KAZIND-2026 Exercise in Kazakhstan
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News18•05-10-2026, 22:18
Indian Army Showcases Might at KAZIND-2026 Exercise in Kazakhstan
- •The joint military exercise KAZIND-2026 between India and Kazakhstan is underway in Oskemen from September 28 to October 11.
- •Soldiers from both nations are participating in tactical navigation, live firing, and combat exercises to improve coordination.
- •The exercise emphasizes physical training and sports, including a joint yoga session to foster teamwork and mutual trust.
- •The primary goal is to enhance interoperability and operational capabilities between the two armies for future joint missions.
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The joint military exercise KAZIND-2026 is underway in Oskemen, Kazakhstan, having begun on September 28 and running until October 11, 2026.
The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, coordination, and combat operation capabilities between the armies of India and Kazakhstan, focusing specifically on joint counter-terrorism operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrains under a United Nations mandate.
Participating troops engage in tactical navigation, live firing with small arms, combat exercises, joint planning, execution, air mobility, integrated employment of Unmanned Aerial Systems, and shared yoga and sports sessions.
