BRICS Navies Launch Joint Drills off South Africa
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Joint naval exercises of BRICS countries under the name WILL FOR PEACE 2026 have begun in South Africa. The drills will last for one week and are being conducted in territorial waters near Cape Town and around the Simon’s Town naval base.
The exercises focus on joint actions to ensure maritime security, counter piracy, and protect maritime economic activities. According to South Africa’s Ministry of Defence, the key objective is to strengthen coordination among participating navies and enhance the resilience of major sea lanes.
The drills are taking place in two phases: an initial штаб-level phase dedicated to coordination and operational planning, followed by a joint deployment of warships into the open ocean for practical maritime security operations.
The exercises are held in the BRICS+ format, which originally included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and has since expanded to include Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Participants view the format as a platform for deeper cooperation and an alternative to Western dominance in global economic and political affairs.
The drills are taking place in two phases: an initial штаб-level phase dedicated to coordination and operational planning, followed by a joint deployment of warships into the open ocean for practical maritime security operations.
The exercises are held in the BRICS+ format, which originally included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and has since expanded to include Egypt, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Participants view the format as a platform for deeper cooperation and an alternative to Western dominance in global economic and political affairs.
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