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Exercise DUSTLIK 2026: India-Uzbekistan 7th edition at Namangan

15 April 20261 min read
DEFENCE & SECURITYExercise DUSTLIK2026:India-Uzbekistan 7thedition at Namangan15 April 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India and Uzbekistan held the 2026 round of their joint military drill, which has grown from basic infantry training into a broader, multi-domain engagement.

Key facts

  • Edition: 7th, in 2026; annual and bilateral.
  • Host in 2026: Uzbekistan, Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangan.
  • Previous edition: Pune, India, in 2025.
  • Participants: armed forces of both countries.

Objectives

  • Semi-mountainous warfare in terrain resembling Central Asia and Northern India.
  • Counter-terrorism through joint special operations against Unlawful Armed Groups.
  • Inter-service synergy: stronger focus on bringing the Air Force in alongside the Army.

Exam angle

  • Partner country: Uzbekistan.
  • Host alternation: Pune (2025), Namangan (2026).
  • Terrain type stressed: semi-mountainous.

Test yourself

1. Where was the 7th Exercise DUSTLIK held in 2026?

It was held at Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan.

2. Exercise DUSTLIK is conducted between India and which country?

It is the India-Uzbekistan bilateral exercise.

3. Which terrain is the main focus of Exercise DUSTLIK?

The drill centres on semi-mountainous warfare.

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