On February 19 the Russian Armed Forces will conduct scheduled strategic deterrence force drills under the direction of Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, the Defense Ministry reported. [newslist] "On February 19, 2022, a scheduled exercise of the strategic deterrence force will take place under the direction of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin, during which ballistic and…
Union Courage-2022 Joint Russian-Belorussian Exercise Begins
Union Courage-2022, the joint Russian-Belarusian exercise began as a part of the second stage of the infection of the reaction forces of the Union State. The exercise is conducted in order to work out the tasks of suppressing and repelling external aggression during a defensive operation, as well as countering terrorism and protecting the interests…
Massive Naval Exercise Announced in Russia
"More than 140 ships and 10,000 military personnel will take part in a series of exercise to be held in January and February by the Russian Navy," the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. "In total, it is planned to involve more than 140 warships and support vessels, more than 60 aircraft, 1,000 units…
Iran, China, Russia Joint Naval Drills Kick off Tomorrow
Citing the Iranian Army press Service, the ISNA news agency announced the beginning of joint naval drills on January 21. The Iranian, Chinese, and Russian navies are going to participate in maneuvers in the northern Indian Ocean waters. The drills are going to be focused on firing against targets, counterterrorist operations, rescuing a ship from…
Russian-Algerian Joint Exercise in North Ossetia
The Joint Russian-Algerian Exercise has kicked off in North Ossetia and they will continue until 12 October. 80 servicemen from the Republic of Algeria arrived in North Ossetia on 1 Octoberr to participate in an international exercise. [newslist] .Around 80 servicemen of the motorized rifle formations of the Southern Military District, stationed in the…
International Exercises of the Russian Armed Forces in 2020: An Overview
Military exercises are one of the most important elements of military readiness. They serve several key purposes, including practicing new ways of using troops, verifying command and control capabilities, trying out new ways of organizing and conducting combats, and testing the latest weaponry. International exercises broaden the range of objectives: they increase trust between participating…
Egyptian-Emirati Joint Air Training Zayed-3
The Egyptian and Emirati Air Force conducted a 10-day joint air training (Zayed-3), in the United Arab Emirates in collaboration between the Ministry of Defence and the Egyptian Armed Forces. The exercise was conducted over three phases, which included plannin, conducting air training operations, as well as offensive and defensive air operations. [newslist] The exercise…
ZAPAD/INTERACTION-2021: Russia and China began practical actions
The purpose of Russian-Chinese operational-strategic exercise Sibu/Interaction 2021 (ZAPAD/INTERACTION-2021, 西部·联合-2021) is to consolidate and develop the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Russia in a new era
Zapad-2021 strategic drills in Belarus to involve 12,800 troops
Zapad-2021 drills will involve up about 140 tanks, around 110 artillery systems and multiple rocket launchers and over 30 aircraft and helicopters
Russia and China to Hold Joint Drills in August
Russia and China are going to conduct joint military drills as part of the ZAPAD/INTERACTION-2021 to be held in China in early and mid-August. Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesperson for China’s Ministry of National Defence announced the Chinese-Russian joint drills at a regular press conference of the MND on Thursday. [newslist] The Ministry of National…