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India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik Concludes in Namangan

The 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik concluded at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan. The exercise focused on enhancing joint operational capabilities to neutralize unlawful armed groups and improving counter-terrorism cooperation. It involved 60 personnel from each country, including troops from the Indian Army and Air Force. The training culminated in a 48-hour validation exercise emphasizing joint special operations.

Key Points: India-Uzbekistan Exercise Dustlik 2025 Ends

  • 7th edition of Exercise Dustlik held in Namangan, Uzbekistan
  • Focus on counter-terrorism and joint operations in semi-mountainous terrain
  • 60 personnel from India and 60 from Uzbekistan participated
  • Culminated with a 48-hour validation exercise
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7th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise culminates in Namangan

The 7th India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise Dustlik culminated in Namangan, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two armies.

"The exercise enhanced preparedness for joint operations to neutralise unlawful armed groups - Indian Army"

Namangan, April 24

The 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik on Friday culminated at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area at Namangan in Uzbekistan, as per a statement by the Indian Army.

In a post on X, the Indian Army said, "The 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise Dustlik culminated with a final validation exercise and closing ceremony at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangan, Uzbekistan."

"The exercise enhanced preparedness for joint operations to neutralise unlawful armed groups, while providing an opportunity to exchange best practices in counter-terrorism. It reinforced military cooperation and improved interoperability between the Indian Army & Armed Forces of the Republic of Uzbekistan," it added.

The Indian Army contingent departed on April 12 for the 7th edition of India-Uzbekistan joint military Exercise DUSTLIK.

The Indian Armed Forces contingent comprising 60 personnel was represented by 45 personnel from the Indian Army, majorly from a Battalion of the MAHAR Regiment and 15 personnel from the Indian Air Force. The Uzbekistan contingent also comprises of approximately 60 personnel, from Uzbekistan Army and Air Force, as per a statement by the Ministry of Defence.

Aim of Exercise DUSTLIK is to foster military cooperation and enhance combined capabilities to execute joint operations in semi-mountainous terrain. It focused on high degree of physical fitness, joint planning, joint tactical drills and basics of special arms skills. The Exercise also established a unified operational algorithm between the command-and-control structures of both the contingents for planning and execution of joint operations.

Key operational aspects that were practiced include land navigation, strike missions on enemy bases and seizure of enemy-held areas. The Indian contingent took the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the operational procedures and drills of the Uzbekistan Armed Forces and share own operational experiences with the Uzbekistan contingent. The joint training culminated in a 48-hour validation exercise aimed at validating the tactical drills for joint operations, emphasising on Preparation and Execution of Joint Special Operations, aimed at Neutralisation of Unlawful Armed Groups, the statement added.

- ANI

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Priya S
So our soldiers are training in Uzbekistan while we still have issues with China along the LAC? 🤔 I'm all for international partnerships, but hope this doesn't mean we're diverting attention from our own borders. The MAHAR Regiment has a proud history - wish them the best!
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Arjun K
As someone who served in the Indian Army, these joint exercises are invaluable. Uzbekistan is a key partner in Central Asia - they understand the threat of unlawful armed groups better than most. The 48-hour validation exercise sounds intense. Proud of our jawans! 💪 Jai Hind!
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Rohit P
India is wisely building strategic relationships in Central Asia - not just with Uzbekistan but also Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and others. Dustlik is a step in the right direction to counter Pakistan's influence in the region. Hope we can expand these to naval exercises too!
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Michael C
Interesting partnership. As an outsider looking in, it's smart of India to engage with Central Asian republics. Uzbekistan under Mirziyoyev has been opening up. The "neutralisation of unlawful armed groups" focus is timely given the evolving situation in Afghanistan since 2021. Solid strategic move.
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Kavya N
My cousin is in the MAHAR Regiment and was part of this! He said the terrain in Namangan was challenging but the training was excellent. It's good to see joint ops focusing on modern warfare tactics - land navigation, strike missions, all crucial. Wish more people knew about these exercises beyond just the headlines.

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