Armenia to hold Eagle Partner 2026 military exercises with U.S., French, and Greek troops
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Summary
Armenia will host the Eagle Partner 2026 military exercises from June 17–25, involving troops from the U.S., France, and Greece — three NATO member countries. The drills will include 250 Armenian peacekeeping personnel alongside 58 U.S., 24 French, and 11 Greek troops. The exercises focus on peacekeeping mission planning, interoperability, and best practice sharing, signaling Armenia's continued shift away from its traditional military alliance with Russia.
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Participants will train on skills needed to plan and carry out peacekeeping missions.
The exercises are designed to improve interoperability between units, share best practices.
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