6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI

The 6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced at Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune). The Indo - Uzbek Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI is scheduled to be conducted from 16th to 28th April 2025. The Joint Exercise DUSTLIK 2025 will enable both sides to share best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures of conducting Joint Sub Conventional operations.

6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI

India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI

The 6th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI began at Foreign Training Node, Aundh in Pune. The 13 days long Military Exercise DUSTLIK is scheduled to be conducted from 16th to 28th April 2025.

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What is Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI?

The Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK is a military exercise conducted between the militaries of India and Uzbekistan.

Joint Exercise DUSTLIK is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan. Last edition was conducted in Termez District, Uzbekistan in April 2024.

Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI will enable both sides to share best practices in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures of conducting Joint Sub Conventional operations. It will facilitate developing inter-operability, bonhomie and camaraderie between the two armies.

The exercise will also include deployment of drones, unmanned aircraft handling measures and logistics support by the Air Force to sustain military forces in disturbed areas. Additionally, the helicopters will be used for reconnaissance and surveillance, Special Heliborne Operations (SHBO), Small Team Insertion and Extraction (STIE) and other related missions.

The India and Uzbekistan Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI will also enhance defence cooperation, further augmenting bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.

Participates By

The Indian contingent of 60 soldiers participating in the Joint Military Exercise Dustlik 2025 is being represented by the Jat Regiment and a battalion of the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Uzbekistan contingent is being represented by personnel from the Uzbekistan Army.

Theme of Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK 2025

The theme of Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK 2025 will be based on the theme of Joint Multi Domain Sub Conventional operations in Semi-Urban Scenario. It will focus on responding to a terrorist action involving the capture of a defined territory.

It will also include the establishment of a Joint Operations Centre at the battalion level for continuous joint operations, the execution of counterterrorism missions such as population control measures, raids, search-and-destroy operations, and the employment of firepower, including air assets, to neutralise terrorists.

Special forces from the Army and Air Force, during the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI, will secure a helipad for use as a mounting base for further operations.

Last edition of Military Exercise DUSTLIK

The last (5th) edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-V was conducted in Termez District, Uzbekistan in April 2024.

Static Current Affairs related to Uzbekistan for upcoming exams

• Capital city: Tashkent
• Largest city: Tashkent
• Official languages: Uzbek
• Recognized languages: Karakalpak
• President: Shavkat Mirziyoyev
• Prime Minister: Abdulla Aripov
• Total Population 2024 estimate: 37,535,605 (36th)
• Currency: Uzbek sum (UZS)