08.06.2026

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on defense-related issues.

In recent years, under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the country's defense system has entered a new stage of development. In particular, the Air Defense Forces and the Air Force are undergoing consistent reforms aimed at strengthening the protection of the country's airspace and ensuring the security of its borders.

As a result of the reforms, the troops are being equipped with modern aviation equipment, air defense systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The scale of practical flight training has increased several-fold, while the combat readiness of aviation units continues to be strengthened.

During the presentation, particular attention was given to training patriotic and highly qualified national personnel equipped with modern knowledge and skills.

On the initiative of the President, the educational and training facilities of the Military Aviation Institute of the University of Military Security and Defense in Karshi have been brought in line with international educational standards.

The institute is equipped with modern training simulators, as well as modeling and simulation systems. Classes that combine theory and practice provide cadets with the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of aviation. Under the mentor-student tradition, cadets strengthen their practical skills at the Khanabad airfield with the support of experienced specialists.

The presentation reviewed proposed measures to introduce a completely new system for protecting air borders, as well as to reorganize aviation units in line with modern requirements.

These measures will further enhance the combat capability and operational capabilities of the Air Force, strengthen the responsiveness and mobility of military units, and improve their ability to respond to modern threats.

The development of cooperation with Türkiye in the field of military medicine was also discussed. During the President’s visit to Türkiye in January this year, an agreement on education and cooperation in military medicine was signed between the governments of the two countries.

Information was presented on measures proposed for implementation under the agreement. These include the training of specialists in general medicine, dentistry, pharmaceuticals, and preventive medicine, as well as vocational and higher nursing education, master's and doctoral programs, and the retraining and professional development of military medical personnel.

Plans also include expanding cooperation in medical research, organizing seminars, congresses, and symposiums, promoting exchanges of faculty members, consultants, researchers, and students, conducting joint exercises, providing joint treatment of patients, and cooperating in the establishment of medical institutions.

The presentation also reviewed proposals to digitize the registration of conscripts by defense affairs bodies and the activities of medical and draft commissions. The importance of enhancing the transparency and efficiency of these processes, while creating greater convenience for citizens, was emphasized.

In addition, proposals were presented for the phased increase of salaries for civilian employees of defense affairs bodies, as well as for raising the monthly housing rental compensation paid to military personnel in Tashkent and Samarkand.

The President outlined priority tasks aimed at enhancing the combat readiness and training of the troops, as well as introducing best practices into the military command and education system.

Responsible officials were instructed to continue reforms in the military education system, provide vocational training for military personnel, prepare them for admission to higher educational institutions, and ensure the necessary conditions for these purposes.