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Azerbaijan conducts large-scale operational exercise

A large-scale operational exercise involving units of the Azerbaijani Ground Forces is being conducted under the leadership of the Ground Forces Command in accordance with the 2026 training plan.
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Trend News Agency
· Jun 25, 2026
Azerbaijani team participates in Anatolian Eagle-2026 International Exercise (VIDEO)
Azerbaijani team participates in Anatolian Eagle-2026 International Exercise (VIDEO)
TASS
· Jun 24, 2026
Moscow establishes BARS volunteer formation
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Egyptian Gazette
· Jun 21, 2026
Egyptian-Turkish air training exercise concludes
The Egyptian-Turkish joint air training exercise has concluded after several days of activities conducted at several air bases across Egypt, with the participation of elements from both the Egyptian and Turkish Air Forces. The exercise included a wide range of training activities and joint air sorties, featuring some of the latest multi-role fighter aircraft operated [] The post Egyptian-Turkish air training exercise concludes appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
AzerNews
· Jul 12, 2026
Azerbaijan wins 12 medals at SCALABISCUP International Gymnastics Tournament
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Egypt Independent
· Jun 22, 2026
Video: Egyptian and Turkish fighter jets conduct joint exercises in Egyptian airspace
The Egyptian and Turkish air forces conducted joint exercises that lasted several days in Egyptian airspace, concluding on Sunday. The spokesperson for the Egyptian military explained that the exercise was carried out over several days at a number of air bases in Egypt. He explained that the exercise included numerous training activities and joint sorties, The post Video: Egyptian and Turkish fighter jets conduct joint exercises in Egyptian airspace appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 8, 2026
Russia Launches Third Air Attack on Kyiv in a Week
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Tehran Times
· Jun 30, 2026
Tehran to host 13th FIRA CUP Open Competition
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Intel Slava
· Jun 21, 2026
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Fox News
· Jul 2, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
Egypt, Türkiye wrap up ‘Anatolian Eagle 2026’ air drills with Azerbaijan, NATO participation
Egypt and Türkiye have concluded the joint air exercise “Anatolian Eagle 2026” at a Turkish air base following several days of intensive training involving the air forces of Egypt, Türkiye, and Azerbaijan, alongside a NATO airborne early warning aircraft. The Egyptian Armed Forces said in a statement that the closing activities were attended by Egyptian [] The post Egypt, Türkiye wrap up ‘Anatolian Eagle 2026’ air drills with Azerbaijan, NATO participation first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
JFeed
· Jul 12, 2026
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Libya Update News
· Jun 27, 2026
Egyptian-Turkish Joint Air Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2026 Kicks Off
Istanbul - The joint Egyptian-Turkish air exercise Anatolian Eagle 2026 began Saturday. The drill includes multi-role fighter jets from Egypt, Turkey, and Azerbaijan, along with a NATO early warning aircraft. The exercise is being conducted over several days at an air base in Turkey. The opening phase featured theoretical lectures to unify combat concepts and... Read more Source The post Egyptian-Turkish Joint Air Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2026 Kicks Off appeared first on Libya Update News.
ABNA English
· Jul 1, 2026
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The Cradle
· Jul 6, 2026
China test-launches nuclear-capable ballistic missile in Pacific Ocean
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 13, 2026
Putin: Our forces are advancing in special military operation zone, and Russia will undoubtedly prevail
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Iranian general warns of 'harsh response' if Israel, US attack during Khamenei's funeral
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 5, 2026
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
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teleSUR English
· Jul 2, 2026
Over 30 Countries to Attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funerals
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Related coverage for "Azerbaijan conducts large-scale operational exercise": Trend News Agency — Azerbaijani team participates in Anatolian Eagle-2026 International Exercise (VIDEO). TASS — Moscow establishes BARS volunteer formation. Egyptian Gazette — Egyptian-Turkish air training exercise concludes. AzerNews — Azerbaijan wins 12 medals at SCALABISCUP International Gymnastics Tournament. Egypt Independent — Video: Egyptian and Turkish fighter jets conduct joint exercises in Egyptian airspace. Modern Diplomacy — Russia Launches Third Air Attack on Kyiv in a Week. Tehran Times — Tehran to host 13th FIRA CUP Open Competition. Intel Slava — [Video] 🇪🇬🇹🇷⚡️ — WATCH: Egyptian Air Force (EAF) and Turkish Air Force (TuAF) F-16C/D multiro [...]. Fox News — Khamenei body in cold storage as feared Basij mobilizes ahead of historic Iran funeral. Daily News Egypt — Egypt, Türkiye wrap up ‘Anatolian Eagle 2026’ air drills with Azerbaijan, NATO participation. JFeed — The CENTCOM Coordination: Top Defense Officials Prepare Stealth Jet Fleets for Joint Strategic Bombardments Over Iran. Libya Update News — Egyptian-Turkish Joint Air Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2026 Kicks Off. ABNA English — Zionist Media Analysis of Historic, Unprecedented Event in Iran. The Cradle — China test-launches nuclear-capable ballistic missile in Pacific Ocean. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Putin: Our forces are advancing in special military operation zone, and Russia will undoubtedly prevail. The Jerusalem Post — Iranian general warns of 'harsh response' if Israel, US attack during Khamenei's funeral. Al Jazeera — China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills. teleSUR English — Over 30 Countries to Attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Funerals