BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 31. Preparation
activities for the Peace Shield – 2026 joint operational-tactical
exercise to be held in Abu Dhabi with the participation of
servicemen of the Azerbaijan Army and the Armed Forces of the
United Arab Emirates are ongoing, Trend reports via the Azerbaijani Defense
Ministry.
Initially, safety regulations were communicated to the
personnel, after which a detailed briefing was delivered on the
objectives of the exercise, its scenario, the area of operations,
the phased action plan, and the tasks to be fulfilled.
The exercise will be conducted in urban, mountainous, and
maritime environments. In accordance with the exercise plan, tasks
will include the detection and neutralization of illegal armed
groups operating in mountainous terrain, restoration of control
over a seized vessel, neutralization of terrorist elements and
release of hostages, evacuation of the wounded, prevention of riot
and sabotage-type activities threatening public security in
populated areas, and firefighting operations.
Peace Shield – 2026 joint operational-tactical exercise is
scheduled for 2-3 February.
