Military personnel of Uzbekistan's Armed Forces have arrived in Azerbaijan to participate in the “Power of Unity - 2026” joint military exercise.

The military personnel were welcomed at Fuzuli International Airport, and relevant arrangements were made for their accommodation at the exercise area and the provision of necessary living and logistic support, The Caspian Post reports, citing Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry.

Azerbaijan will host the “Power of Unity - 2026” joint military exercise with the participation of military personnel from Azerbaijan, Türkiye and Uzbekistan.

The three-stage exercise will take place at the Azerbaijan Army’s Gizilgaya Training Center in the Garabagh economic region, the Garabaghlar Training Center in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, and the Boyuk Zira training area in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea.

The exercise will involve military personnel, combat equipment, naval and aviation assets, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Its main objectives are to enhance readiness for joint operations, strengthen troop coordination, standardize training procedures and further develop the combat capabilities of participating units.