Servicemen of the Azerbaijan Army and the UAE Armed Forces have launched preparations for the Peace Shield - 2026 joint operational-tactical exercise to be held in Abu Dhabi.

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 Caspian Post reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Defense Ministry.

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.

The Peace Shield - 2026 joint operational-tactical exercise is scheduled for 2-3 February.