Pune, April 16 -- The 6th edition of India-Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK commenced on Wednesday at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh in Pune.

The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from April 16- 28.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian contingent comprising 60 personnel is being represented by a Battalion of the JAT Regiment and the IAF. The Uzbekistan contingent is being represented by personnel from the Uzbekistan Army.

Joint Exercise DUSTLIK is an annual training event conducted alternately in India and Uzbekistan. Last edition was conducted in Termez District, Uzbekistan, in April 2024.

The theme of the exercise is based on the theme of Joint Multi Domain Sub Conventional operations in Semi-Urban Scenar...