RUSSIA-LAOS DRILLS: Russian Troops Deploy Drones, Unveil Battlefield Tactics in War Exercise

Russian and Lao troops conducted the active phase of the Laros-2026 joint military exercise in central Laos, featuring artillery fire, FPV drone strikes, helicopter-borne assaults and robotic systems, according to Russia's Eastern Military District. The drills, held at the Kommadam training ground in Vientiane Province, simulated operations to recapture a military facility seized by an illegal armed group. Lao military commander Anousid Souvongsavath praised the "excellent co-ordination and teamwork" between the two forces and highlighted the use of modern battlefield technologies, including drones, robotic systems and, for the first time, a tactical airborne assault element. Following the exercise, Laos' defence minister was shown Russian weapons systems currently being used in the Ukraine conflict. #russia, #laos, #laros2026, #militaryexercise, #russianarmy, #laoarmy, #fpvdrones, #dronewarfare, #militarynews, #wargames, #artillery, #helicopterassault, #modernwarfare, #russiandefence, #militarytechnology, #southeastasia, #worldnews, #geopolitics, #combatdrills, #breakingnews In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: 🌐 Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world 📱 Instagram:   / timesnow.world   🐦 Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews