New Delhi. Turkmenistan Special Forces have been undergoing a combat free fall training at an Indian Army Special Forces training institute in India, a Ministry of Defence (MoD) press statement said on March 4.

Notably, based on a request from the Turkmenistan Special Forces, the Special Forces Training School (SFTS) of the Indian Army, which is a unique institution providing training to the Indian Army’s Special Forces, has commenced training of paratroopers from the Turkmenistan Special Forces in Combat Free Fall.

The training is a precursor to a series of other customised professional courses which will assist in capability enhancement of Turkmenistan Special Forces.

Special Forces of friendly nations including the US, Australia, countries of Central Asian Region and the West Asia have increasingly shown their desire to train with the battle-hardened Indian SF troops. In response, the Indian Army’s Special Forces have increased engagement with their counterparts from friendly nations.

The Indian Special Forces (SF) have over a period earned immense respect and reputation of being one of the finest Special Forces in the world due to its professionalism, operational expertise, and sacrifice.