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About The Exercise KAZIND

Context:

The 8th edition of Exercise KAZIND is scheduled to be conducted from 30th September to 13th October 2024 at Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand.

Relevance:

GS III: Security Challenges

Exercise KAZIND:

  • Exercise KAZIND is an annual joint military exercise conducted between India and Kazakhstan.
  • Indian Representation: The Indian Armed Forces, consisting of 120 personnel, are being represented by a battalion from the Kumaon Regiment, supported by various arms and services, along with members of the Indian Air Force.
  • Kazakhstan Representation: The Kazakhstan military delegation includes personnel from their Land Forces and Airborne Assault Troopers.
  • Objective: The main goal of this exercise is to enhance the joint capabilities of both nations’ military forces to conduct counter-terrorism operations, specifically in a sub-conventional setting, as outlined in Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.
  • Focus Areas:
    • Operations are focused on semi-urban and mountainous regions.
    • The exercise seeks to improve physical fitness and refine tactical drills for joint operations.
    • Best practices in military operations will be shared to further strengthen both nations’ capabilities.
  • Tactical Drills:
    • The exercise includes rehearsing joint responses to potential terrorist actions.
    • It will also focus on setting up a Joint Command Post and an Intelligence and Surveillance Centre.
  • Expected Outcomes of KAZIND 2024:
    • Sharing best practices in military tactics, techniques, and joint operational procedures.
    • Strengthening cooperation between the two forces through increased interoperability, camaraderie, and friendship.
  • Strategic Importance: This exercise is expected to boost defence cooperation between India and Kazakhstan, fostering deeper bilateral ties and enhancing mutual trust.

-Source: The Hindu


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