Pakistan, Russia Hold Joint Military Exercise Druzhba-VIII 2025

Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VIII between Pakistan and Russian Armies is being conducted from 15-27 September 2025 in Counter Terrorism domain.

Vice Chief of General Staff graced the ceremony as Chief Guest from Pakistan side, while, senior military officials from Russia were in attendance. The troops from both the countries displayed highest standards of professional excellence during the conduct.

The exercise was aimed at refining the drills, procedures and techniques involved in Counter Terrorism operations with focus on drone warfare, fighting in built-up areas and counter improvised explosive devices through joint training, besides harnessing the historic military to military relations among the friendly countries.