India-Uzbekistan 14-day joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ underway in Namangan

April 13, 2026 10:32 AM

India-Uzbekistan 14-day joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ underway in Namangan

The 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise ‘DUSTLIK’ is currently underway in Uzbekistan. The 14-day exercise, being held from April 12 to 25, is taking place at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan. It is an annual event conducted alternately in India and Uzbekistan, with the previous edition held in Aundh, Pune, in April 2025. The Indian contingent comprises 60 personnel, including 45 from the Indian Army, largely from a battalion of the Mahar Regiment, and ...

India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI begins in Pune

April 16, 2025 5:01 PM

India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI begins in Pune

The 6th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced on Wednesday at the Foreign Training Node in Aundh, Pune. The exercise will continue till April 28 and aims to enhance interoperability and cooperation between the armed forces of the two countries. The Indian contingent, comprising 60 personnel, is represented by a battalion of the JAT Regiment along with units from the Indian Air Force. The Uzbekistan side is represented by personnel from the Uzbekistan Army....