Russian Naval Forces Launch "Ocean-2024" Strategic Drills

"Today, naval units, in accordance with the training plan of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, are launching the 'Ocean-2024' strategic command and staff exercise," the ministry stated. "The drills will be conducted in a bilateral format under the general direction of Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev with participation from numerous foreign military partners, and will be one of the major events of the Russian Armed Forces’ operational and combat training in 2024."

The main objectives of the drills are to test the readiness of the command staff of Russian Navy formations and units to manage diverse force groups in their areas of responsibility, address non-standard operational tasks, utilize high-precision, advanced, and modern weapons, and military equipment, and enhance cooperation with the naval forces of partner countries in solving joint tasks at sea.

"Operational groups of military command bodies and military contingents from foreign partner states of Russia have been invited to participate in the exercise," the statement added.

Drill Participants:

• Over 400 warships, submarines, and support vessels
• More than 120 aircraft and helicopters of the naval aviation
• About 7,000 units of weapons, military, and special equipment
• Over 90,000 personnel