MILEX25 into live phase

This year's exercise is particularly significant, as it marks a substantial escalation in scope, transitioning from a standard exercise in a training area to a strategic deployment exercise from all over Europe to Hungary.
In this exercise, The MPCC, serving as the Operational Headquarters (OHQ), directs the deployment of the EU's Rapid Deployment Capacity (RDC), a formidable force contributed by various member states. The objective is clear: to test and demonstrate the EU's ability to project force swiftly and effectively in response to emerging crises.
As of today, military columns start arriving at Pápá Airbase in Hungary. Here the troops are received and prepared for future operations in the fictional country of Seglia. EUROCORPS, acting as the Force Headquarters (FHQ), has established a command center at the airbase, ensuring seamless coordination between the MPCC in Brussels and the deployed units on the ground.
With more than 50 different columns from different Member States, this exercise is a complex strategic synchronization challenge. On different times, from different locations military personnel and heavy equipment is planned to arrive in Hungary. Not only by road, but also trains and airplanes are used. Later on, the exercise also features complex scenarios, including live-fire exercises and coordinated manoeuvres involving air and ground forces. These operations test the interoperability of multinational units and the effectiveness of joint command structures under the MPCC's guidance.
MILEX 25 not only validates the EU's military readiness but also underscores the MPCC's pivotal role in orchestrating complex, multinational operations. By successfully coordinating deployments from across Europe to Hungary, the MPCC demonstrates its capacity to lead and execute large-scale missions, reinforcing the EU's commitment to maintaining peace and security within and beyond its borders.