Pakistan army kicks off joint military exercises with Russian and Omani forces
“The Pakistan Army commenced joint military exercises with Russian and Omani forces at Cherat and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Pabbi, respectively, the military’s media wing said on Tue…”
"The two-week exercises bring together contingents from Pakistan Army and their counterparts from the Russian Army and the Royal Army of Oman to share operational experience, refine counter-terrorism drills, procedures and enhance interoperability," the ISPR said. Read:Pakistan-Russia exercise Druzhba-VII kicks off to boost counter-terrorism expertise.
The military's media wing further stated that through joint training and the exchange of best practices, the participating forces would hone their combat skills and tactical expertise while further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Pakistan Army has begun joint military exercises with Russian and Omani forces at Cherat and NCTC Pabbi, respectively, ISPR says.
Druzhba IX with Russia and Washaq Al Jabal II with Oman will run for two weeks, focusing on counterterrorism drills, sharing operational experience…pic.twitter.com/sSLqklgZ62— Pakistan TV (@PakTVGlobal)September 22, 2026In September 2025, "Druzhba-VIII" between the Pakistan and Russian armies wasconductedfrom September 15–27 in the counter-terrorism domain.
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"The exercise was aimed at refining the drills, procedures and techniques involved in counterterrorism operations with a focus on drone warfare, fighting in built-up areas and counter-improvised explosive devices," ISPR had said in a statement. Read More:Pakistan-Russia joint anti-terrorism drill concludes with military show of solidarity.
The troops from both countries displayed the highest standards of professional excellence during the exercise, ISPR added.
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