Ninth edition of Exercise KAZIND brings Indian and Kazakh troops together at Oskemen
21 October 2026
The ninth edition of the India-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise KAZIND was held from 28 September to 11 October 2026 at Oskemen in Kazakhstan. The Indian contingent comprised 60 personnel drawn mainly from a battalion of the Garhwal Rifles, along with troops from other arms and services and personnel of the Indian Air Force. The Kazakh contingent was of matching strength and was made up primarily of Land Forces personnel. The Indian armed forces contingent departed for the exercise from India before it began.
Exercise:
KAZIND-2026, ninth edition
Venue:
Oskemen, Kazakhstan
Indian contingent:
60 personnel
Why it matters for exams: Names, editions and venues of India's joint exercises are among the most frequently asked defence questions.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Oskemen Oskemen, Kazakhstan — A city in eastern Kazakhstan that hosted the exercise.