Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VIII between Pakistan and Russian Armies is being conducted from 15-27 September 2025 in the Counter Terrorism domain, said a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Friday.
Vice Chief of General Staff graced the ceremony as Chief Guest from the Pakistan side, while senior military officials from Russia were in attendance.
The troops from both countries displayed the 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 a 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.