politics
April 14, 2026
India-Uzbekistan Dustlik 2026 military exercise begins in Namangan
India and Uzbekistan have launched the Dustlik 2026 joint military exercise in Namangan, focusing on special operations, counter-terror coordination, and defense cooperation
TL;DR
- India and Uzbekistan launched their seventh annual joint military exercise, 'Dustlik 2026', in Namangan, Uzbekistan.
- The exercise focuses on enhancing preparedness for joint special operations and counter-terrorism coordination.
- Both Indian and Uzbek army and air force personnel are participating.
- A 48-hour validation phase to test joint tactical drills is included.
- The previous edition was held in Pune, India, in April 2025.
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