GDF ranks complete regional military exercise in French Guiana

A contingent of officers and ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) has returned home following its participation in Exercise Fer de Lance 2025, a multinational military engagement held in French Guiana.

In a post on its social media page, the GDF stated that the exercise, which brought together regional defence forces, was designed to enhance tactical proficiency, strengthen interoperability and improve joint response capabilities in key operational areas, including jungle warfare, humanitarian assistance and counter-trafficking operations. Throughout the deployment, GDF troops were exposed to a rigorous training environment that tested their endurance, leadership and coordination under realistic and high-pressure scenarios. The exercise also provided a vital platform for refining mission-critical skills and adapting to joint operations alongside regional partners within a dynamic and unfamiliar theatre.
In addition to boosting combat readiness, the exercise allowed the GDF to assess and upgrade its standard operating procedures in line with regional best practices. Officials noted that the lessons learned during the deployment will be integrated into future training programmes and mission planning, ensuring continuous improvement in operational effectiveness. According to GDF, exercise Fer de Lance 2025 also reaffirmed the GDF’s ongoing commitment to regional security cooperation and professional development across all ranks.