General of the Army Saïd Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army (ANP), supervised a large-scale combined arms tactical exercise with live ammunition, titled “Fakhr 2026,” on Wednesday. This operation took place during the second day of his field visit to the 3rd Military Region and was executed by units from the 40th Mechanized Infantry Division in coordination with various forces and branches, according to a statement from the Ministry of National Defence.
Prior to the maneuvers, the General of the Army attended a detailed briefing delivered by the commanders of the 3rd Military Region and the 40th Mechanized Infantry Division. The presentation outlined the strategic framework of the exercise, its execution phases, and the specific objectives aimed at enhancing combat readiness.
At the Hammaguir firing and maneuver range, General Chanegriha, accompanied by the regional commander, monitored the combat actions performed by the deployed units. The Ministry noted that these maneuvers were characterized by high professionalism across all stages, demonstrating an exceptional tactical and operational standard. This proficiency reflects the advanced combat capabilities of both crews and commanders, particularly regarding the strategic utilization of terrain and seamless coordination between diverse participating units.
The exercise also highlighted the personnel’s mastery of various newly acquired weapon systems and equipment. These efforts yielded highly satisfactory results, evidenced by precision firing across different platforms, strict adherence to strategic blueprints, and perfect synchronization with established timelines.
Following the maneuvers, the General of the Army met with the personnel from the participating units to celebrate the total success of the exercise in terms of planning, preparation, and execution. He emphasized that this achievement serves as a testament to the high level of readiness and competence within the military command and staff.
General Chanegriha extended his congratulations to the officers and troops for their significant efforts throughout the 2025-2026 combat preparation cycle. He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the continuous advancement and development of all ANP components, ensuring they evolve in alignment with the Algerian people’s right to absolute confidence in the nation’s current and future security.