Current Affairs - Defence - Discussion

Uzbekistan participated alongside India in the joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI 2025, conducted from April 16 to 28 at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. The exercise focused on Joint Multi-Domain Sub-Conventional Operations in a semi-urban scenario, involving India’s JAT Regiment and Indian Air Force with the Uzbekistan Army. A key aspect of the exercise was the emphasis on Battalion-level Joint Operations Centre coordination for counter-terrorism operations. This collaboration enhances interoperability, strategic partnerships, and knowledge-sharing between India and Uzbekistan in addressing contemporary security challenges.