South Africa to host first China-led BRICS joint navy exercises

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The first China-led BRICS joint naval exercise is due to start on Friday in South African waters.

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China-led BRICS naval exercise to begin in South African waters
Drill focuses on shipping and maritime economic security 6s
BRICS expanded to include Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, UAE 13s
Russia and Iran expected to participate, per media reports 19s
First time exercise held under BRICS name, signaling defense cooperation 38s