India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024

Key Points

• 1The 8th edition of India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2024 commenced on September 30, 2024, in Auli, Uttarakhand.
• 2The exercise is scheduled to be conducted from September 30 to October 13, 2024.
• 3The Indian Armed Forces are represented by a battalion of the KUMAON Regiment of the Indian Army.
• 4The Kazakhstan contingent will be represented mainly by personnel from Land Forces and Air Borne Assault Troopers.
• 5The aim is to enhance joint military capability for counter terrorism operations.
• 6Tactical drills will include joint response to a terrorist action, securing of helipad / landing site, and Cordon and Search operations.