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13 Apr 2026, 12:15 GMT+10
The seventh edition of the exercises focuses on special operations and counter-terror coordination
India and Uzbekistan have kicked off the seventh edition of their annual joint military exercises. Launched in 2019, the exercise is held alternately in India and Uzbekistan each year.
This year's drills, titled 'Dustlik 2026', started on Sunday at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan.
The focus of theexercisesis to enhance preparedness for the planning and execution of joint special operations and counter-terrorism coordination against unlawful armed groups, the Indian Army said in a statement.
TheIndian contingentcomprises 60 personnel, including 45 from a battalion of the Mahar Regiment, and 15 from the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The Uzbek contingent is also drawn from its army and air force personnel.
The Indian personnel are also expected to familiarize themselves with the operational procedures and drills of the Uzbekistan Armed Forces.
A 48-hour validation phase to test joint tactical drills is also on the agenda.
The previous edition of the annual joint military exercises was held in April 2025 at the Foreign Training Node in Pune.
India, which has a wide-ranging cooperation with Uzbekistan, established a joint working group on defense with the Central Asian nation in 2019.
(RT.com)
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