India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 Commences in Auli

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The 8th edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise, KAZIND-2024, began on 30th September 2024.

An Overview of the News

• The exercise is held at the Surya Foreign Training Node, Auli, Uttarakhand, and will run until 13th October 2024.

• KAZIND has been conducted annually since 2016. The last edition was held in Otar, Kazakhstan, from 30th October to 11th November 2023.

Participating Forces

• Indian Armed Forces are represented by 120 personnel from the KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army, along with personnel from other arms and services, and the Indian Air Force.

• The Kazakhstan contingent includes personnel from the Land Forces and Airborne Assault Troopers.

Objectives and Focus

• The exercise aims to strengthen joint military capabilities to conduct counter-terrorism operations in a sub-conventional scenario under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter.

• Focus areas include operations in semi-urban and mountainous terrain.

• Key objectives: achieving high physical fitness, refining tactical drills, and sharing best practices.

Tactical Drills and Key Activities

• Drills include joint responses to terrorist actions, setting up Joint Command Posts, and Intelligence and Surveillance Centres.

• Other activities: securing helipads, combat free falls, Special Heliborne Operations, Cordon and Search operations, and the use of drones and counter-drone systems.

• The exercise fosters interoperability, cooperation, and camaraderie between the two armies, enhancing overall defence cooperation and bilateral relations.