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Felino 2026 drill draws 700+ troops to Foz do Iguaçu
Marco Três newsroom · edited by Annie Grellmann
Joint training of six CPLP countries prepares troops for UN peace missions
More than 700 military personnel from Brazil, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal and Timor-Leste are taking part in Exercise Felino 2026 in Foz do Iguaçu, western Paraná, from August 10 to 21. The training, organized by the Ministry of Defense, simulates crisis operations to ready troops for international United Nations peacekeeping missions.
Objective and Scope of the Exercise
The Joint-Combined Exercise Felino 2026 Forces on the Ground aims to strengthen the integrated operational capability of the member states of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) in multinational missions. Participants include members of the Brazilian Navy, Army and Air Force, as well as military contingents from the five partner countries.
The activity is coordinated by Division General Júlio César Belaguarda Nagy de Oliveira and led by Brigadier General Gustavo Henrique Araújo Pereira Machado.
Training Scenario
The troops operate in a fictitious scenario called "Carana," where a humanitarian crisis requires a response from a Joint-Combined Task Force. During the exercise, participants face simulations that include information disputes, ethnic tensions, chemical decontamination, supply distribution, operational medical care, route clearance, and humanitarian assistance operations.
Focus on Interoperability
One of the main goals is to enhance integration among the different forces and countries. The training allows the militaries to practice coordinated procedures needed in multinational operations, promote the standardization of protocols, and facilitate the exchange of experiences among the participating nations.
Brazilian Operational Context
Brazil currently takes part in nine peacekeeping missions, deploying 67 military personnel in Cyprus, Colombia, Lebanon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Western Sahara, Somalia, South Sudan and the Abyei region. Felino 2026 seeks to improve the preparation of troops for this type of international engagement.
Source: CGN — https://cgn.inf.br/noticia/2168954/exercicio-felino-2026-reune-mais-de-700-militares-de-seis-paises-em-foz-do-iguacu
Frequently asked questions
- When does Exercise Felino 2026 end?
- The exercise started on August 10 and runs through August 21, 2026.
- Which countries are participating in Felino 2026?
- Brazil, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal and Timor-Leste — all members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP).
- How many military personnel are participating in the exercise?
- More than 700 military personnel from six countries.
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