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Brazilian Army conducts large-scale military training exercises
The Brazilian Army is conducting several major training operations across different regions to enhance operational readiness and advanced training programs.
In the Amazon, Operation Pedro Teixeira III involved approximately 400 personnel from the 22nd Jungle Infantry Brigade. The exercise, held in Maranhão and Pará, integrated land, river, and air operations, including riverine assaults and aeromobile operations to defend the Eastern Amazon.
In the Northeast, the 7th Army Division will conduct Exercise Guararapes 2026 in Pernambuco from November 16 to December 2. This campaign exercise will involve roughly 2,500 soldiers and 400 vehicles, focusing on defensive and stabilization operations.
In the West, the Joint Exercise Perseu 2026, coordinated by the Western Military Command, is set for November 11 to 26. This major operation will involve over 4,500 military members from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, utilizing subsonic fighters, armored vehicles, and artillery across Mato Grosso do Sul.
Additionally, the Army Aviation Command conducted a pilot tactical training exercise in Taubaté, São Paulo, using flight simulators to prepare crews for contemporary battlefield challenges, including drone swarms and anti-aircraft threats.
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22nd Jungle Infantry Brigade · 7th Army Division · Amazon · Army Aviation Command · Brazilian Air Force · Brazilian Army · Brazilian Navy · Taubaté · Western Military Command