Abu dhabi: 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, APA reports, citing the Azerbaijan Ministry of Defense.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, safety regulations were initially communicated to the personnel, followed by a detailed briefing on the objectives of the exercise. The briefing covered the exercise's scenario, the area of operations, the phased action plan, and the tasks to be fulfilled.

The exercise is set to be conducted in urban, mountainous, and maritime environments. In line 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.