Photo Story: Russia's Military Competitions: Evolving from Tank Biathlon to Army Games.

Military professionals from a host of nations are taking part in the International Army Games-2015 held in Russia on ten various grounds from 01 to 15 August 2015 to define strongest military professionals in 14 disciplines.

Armies that have sent competing teams include those of countries such as Azerbaijan, Angola, Armenia, Belarus, Venezuela, Egypt, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Kuwait, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Russia, Serbia and Tajikistan.

These were roughly the same countries which took part in last year's Tank Biathlon World Championship, when the first-ever edition was held  in Russia early in August.

This year, the format seems to have been expanded to include other kinds of units. This is why we believe the best is yet to see.

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Russian airborne troopers servicemen taking part in the AIRBORNE PLATOON competition

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