The USA, Great Britain and Australia have started a two-week joint

exercise

, during which the Russian invasion of Europe is simulated.

Similar training is planned to be held in Europe in 2023.

This is reported by The Times.

The training takes place at the US military base Fort Irwin in the Mojave Desert (California).

In the first part of the exercises, a conflict that breaks out in the Pacific Ocean is simulated.

The second stage simulates a land war in Europe.

The text emphasizes that both events are taking place against the background of growing tensions in relations with China and Russia.

4,500 servicemen were involved in the exercises, they will practice new tactical techniques.

The source of the publication, which participates in the exercises, said that the war in Ukraine showed certain changes during the hostilities, in particular, the active use of drones.

As part of the exercises, drones identified targets, and GMLRS missiles fired at enemy positions spotted by American F-35 fighters.

In addition, the military will practice the production of spare parts in the field using 3D printers, as well as technologies for processing intelligence collected by drones for team decision-making.

It was also reported that the 

United States

plans to deploy up to six nuclear-powered B-52 bombers at an air base in northern Australia.

Earlier it became known that in Poland

military exercises

of the "Visegrad Four" countries (grouping of four Central European countries: Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia)

began .

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