#South Africa BRICS naval drills 2026

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Iranian and Chinese warships docked at Simon's Town, South Africa.

Military Defiance in Pretoria? Inquiry Opens into South Africa BRICS Naval Drills 2026

South Africa has launched an inquiry into Iranian participation in the South Africa BRICS naval drills 2026, following reports of military defiance against President Ramaphosa's orders.

Jan 23, 2026

Chinese and Russian warships at Simon's Town naval base

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South Africa BRICS Naval Drills 2026: A Strategic Defiance Amid Rising Tensions

On Jan 9, 2026, the South Africa BRICS Naval Drills 2026 began as Chinese, Russian, and Iranian warships docked in Cape Town amid soaring tensions over US actions in Venezuela.

Jan 9, 2026