A BRICS-Plus naval exercise began on Jan. 10 off the coast of South Africa. Hosted by the South African Navy, military officials leading the opening ceremony said Brazil, Egypt and Ethiopia are participating as observers. The exercise will continue until Jan. 16.
“Exercise WILL FOR PEACE 2026 brings together navies from BRICS-Plus countries for … joint maritime safety operations (and) interoperability drills,” South Africa’s military said in a statement. Lieutenant Colonel Mpho Mathebula, acting spokesperson for joint operations, told Reuters that all members of the BRICS-Plus had been invited.
