Large-scale military exercises involving units from the defense ministries of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Azerbaijan commenced at Kattakurgan training ground of the Central Military District Tuesday.
The Birlik-2025 (Unity) regional joint exercises are aimed at enhancing military cooperation and partnership in the face of growing geopolitical tensions and crises worldwide, as well as the emergence of new threats and challenges, the Defense Ministry said.
The exercises will include combat training missions using artillery, unmanned aerial vehicles, armored vehicles, and other weapons.
Furthermore, Samarkand will host the first meeting of the defense ministers of the Central Asian states and Azerbaijan.
