DefenceMonday, 13 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/13-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
India-Uzbekistan Exercise DUSTLIK 2026: joint drills, terrain and troop strength
The 7th India-Uzbekistan Exercise DUSTLIK began on 12 April 2026 in Uzbekistan with 45 Indian Army personnel and 15 IAF personnel.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 12 April 2026, the Indian Army contingent left for Uzbekistan to take part in the 7th edition of Exercise DUSTLIK, a yearly India-Uzbekistan joint military drill held from 12 to 25 April 2026.
Key specifics
- The exercise was held at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangam, Uzbekistan.
- The Indian side included 45 Indian Army personnel and 15 Indian Air Force personnel.
- The Uzbekistan contingent had about 60 personnel from the Uzbekistan Army and Air Force.
- The 6th edition was held in April 2025 at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune).
- The drills focused on semi-mountainous terrain, land navigation, strike missions and seizure of enemy-held areas.
Exam lens
Defence exercises, India-Uzbekistan relations, Gurumsaray Field Training Area, 45 Army personnel, 15 IAF personnel; TNPSC may ask the venue, year and operational focus of Exercise DUSTLIK.