The India-Kazakhstan military exercise, known as KAZIND-2023, has come to an end following validation training in Otar, Kazakhstan.
Beginning on 30 October, the exercise aimed to enhance mutual understanding and interoperability between the Armed Forces of both countries by demonstrating strategic synergy in the execution of cooperative tactical operations said the Indian Army Officials.
Beginning on 30 October, the exercise aimed to enhance mutual understanding and interoperability between the Armed Forces of both countries by demonstrating strategic synergy in the execution of cooperative tactical operations said the Indian Army Officials.
The official Twitter account of the Indian Army announced that on Monday “Exercise KAZIND-2023" - the joint military exercise between India & Kazakhstan concluded after the validation training in Otar, Kazakhstan. The exercise facilitated synergy in the conduct of joint tactical operations and promoting understanding & interoperability between the two…”
The Kazakhstani contingent consisted of soldiers from the Regional Command South of the Kazakhstan Ground Forces, while the Indian Army force was led by a Battalion from the Dogra Regiment. For the first time, the Air Force component was involved in the yearly event, and thirty Air Force personnel from both countries actively participated, adding a new depth to the exercise.
Exercise KAZIND-2023, the Indian Army wrote on X (Former Twitter) that “the contingents of India & Kazakhstan at Otar, jointly practice the conduct of Counter Terrorism operations in a sub-conventional environment, sharing tactical drills & promoting best practices”.
Initially, KAZIND was first introduced in 2016 as "Exercise Prabal Dostyk," however, evolved into a company-level exercise centred on Counter-Terrorism operations in a non-traditional setting, under the mandate of the United Nations agreement.
These exercises were designed to improve the participants' coordination, resiliency, and skills that are essential for carrying out military operations in urban and semi-urban environments, according to the Indian Ministry of Defence.