The key facts
- On 19 October, drone piloting and Drone Racing competitions were held in the Central Military District
- Servicemen from the Jizzakh, Samarkand and Navoi garrisons took part
- The competitions are held in three stages: in August, October and December (the Minister of Defense Cup)
Competitions in the Central Military District
On 19 October, within the Central Military District of the Ministry of Defense of Uzbekistan, drone piloting competitions were held among servicemen. According to the ministry's press service, the military took part in the review competition 'Best Group in Combat Use of Drones' and in drone racing (Drone Racing).
Participants and goals
The competitions involved servicemen from the Jizzakh, Samarkand and Navoi garrisons. They demonstrated skills in operating modern drones, agility, precision and efficiency in emergency situations. According to the press service, the district stage is considered an important step for interregional exchange of experience and the popularization of modern technologies among the military.
Three-stage system
The event is held on the basis of a presidential decree on the development in the army of Uzbekistan of sports areas in the field of esports, drones and robotics. According to it, a three-stage competition system has been introduced in the field of drone technologies: the first stage is held annually in August at the level of ministries and agencies, the second — in October at the level of military districts, and the third — in December in the form of the 'Minister of Defense Cup'.
