India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI begins at Aundh, Pune
The sixth edition of the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK began at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), on 16 April 2025 and is scheduled till 28 April.
Summary
The 6th edition of the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK-VI began on 16 April 2025 at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), and is scheduled to run until 28 April 2025, the Ministry of Defence said. The 60-member Indian contingent comprises a battalion of the JAT Regiment and the Indian Air Force; Uzbekistan is represented by its Army. The annual exercise is held alternately in India and Uzbekistan; the last edition was in Termez District, Uzbekistan, in April 2024. Its theme is Joint Multi Domain Sub Conventional operations in a semi-urban scenario, including a battalion-level Joint Operations Centre and counter-terrorism drills.
Key facts
- Exercise
- DUSTLIK-VI (6th edition), India–Uzbekistan
- Venue / dates
- Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune); 16–28 April 2025
- Indian contingent
- 60 personnel; JAT Regiment battalion and IAF
- Previous edition
- Termez District, Uzbekistan, April 2024
- Theme
- Joint Multi Domain Sub Conventional operations in semi-urban scenario
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Exercise DUSTLIK, whose sixth edition began at Aundh (Pune) in April 2025, is held between India and which country?
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Correct answer: B — Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan: DUSTLIK-VI is the India–Uzbekistan joint military exercise.
Consider the following statements about Exercise DUSTLIK-VI: 1. It is being held at the Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune), from 16 to 28 April 2025. 2. The Indian contingent is represented by a battalion of the JAT Regiment and the IAF. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Ministry of Defence release.