India, Oct. 12 -- India and Kazakhstan have concluded the ninth edition of their joint military exercise, Kazind 2026, in Oskemen, Kazakhstan, reaffirming the defence partnership between the two countries. According to the Indian Army's Additional Directorate General of Public Information, the exercise concluded with a 72-hour validation exercise showcasing operational readiness, tactical coordination and joint counter-terrorism capabilities. The training aimed to improve interoperability, strengthen professional camaraderie and enhance the ability of both forces to operate together.

During the exercise, Indian Army personnel and members of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan conducted tactical navigation drills at the Akhmirovo Training Are...