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Source- This post on DUSTLIK Military Exercise is based on the article “Indian Army contingent departs for joint military exercise with Uzbekistan” published in “PIB” on 15th April 2024.
Why in the News?
The Indian Army contingent has departed for the 5th edition of India- Uzbekistan joint military Exercise Dustlik.
About Exercise Dustlik
| Aspects | Description |
| About | 1. Exercise DUSTLIK is a yearly event conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan. 2. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 15th to 28th April 2024 at Termez, the Republic of Uzbekistan. 3. The last edition was conducted at Pithoragarh (India) in February 2023. |
| Participating Nations | India and Uzbekistan |
| Objectives | The aim of Exercise Dustlik is: a) to foster military cooperation and enhance combined capabilities to execute joint operations in mountainous as well as semi-urban terrain. b) to enhance tactical, technical, and procedural interoperability and strengthen defense cooperation and bilateral relations between the two participating nations. |
| Focus | The exercise will emphasize high physical fitness, joint planning, tactical drills, and the basics of special arms skills. |
UPSC Syllabus: Defence Exercise
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