BRICS Nations Prepare for Strategic Naval Exercises
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Source: Devdiscourse | Original Published At: 2026-01-09 09:02:55 UTC
Key Points
- Exercises scheduled for January 2026 will involve naval and air forces from BRICS nations including China, Russia, and South Africa.
- Drills aim to protect shipping lanes and enhance economic activities through maritime target strikes and counter-terrorism rescue missions.
- BRICS now includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, plus recent additions like Indonesia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia.
- Specific number of participating nations remains undisclosed despite expanded BRICS membership.