What happened:
On April 16, the 7th edition of the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise “Dustlik” commenced at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan. The exercise focuses on joint special operations and enhancing coordination between the two armies.
Why it matters:
The exercise strengthens defence cooperation and interoperability between India and Uzbekistan, particularly in counter-terror operations and joint tactical capabilities in complex terrains.