US Edition12,500 Soldiers, 25 Ships, 1,200 drones... What Is "Orion 26", a Major Military Exercise Launched by France?
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In a degraded international context, the giant military exercise conducted from 8 February to 30 April by the French armies must allow them to prepare for a major war.
For three months and in response to the deteriorating international context, the French army launched a major military exercise, during which all its forces will be asked From hybridity to
France is launching an unprecedented military exercise: between February 8 and April 30, the Orion 26 exercise will involve more than 12,000 soldiers, 1,200 drones, 140 aircraft and helicopters, and the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier. According to the French General Staff, the event aims to simulate all phases of a modern, high-intensity war.
The French Armed Forces are preparing to conduct large-scale military exercises Orion 26, which will last almost three months and cover a large part of the country.
From 8 February to 30 April, the French armies will conduct a series of operations to test their preparation in the event of conflict. On land, at sea, in the air but also in cyberspace, "Orion 26", will be inspired by an imagined NATO scenario. It contains the hypothesis of confrontations with Russia on the eastern flank of NATO. - What is "Orion 26", the major military exercise that is about to lead France? (International).
From 8 February to 30 April, 12,500 French soldiers and partners from 24 nations will train in a scenario inspired by a conflict with Russia.
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