Lieutenant General Hamid Fekan was officially installed as the head of the Operations and Preparation Department of the People's National Army Staff on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The ceremony was presided over by General Saïd Chengriha, the Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of the People's National Army, acting under the authority of the President of the Republic.
Algeria army modernization
General Chengriha emphasized the critical need for continuous adaptation and improvement within the armed forces to meet evolving security challenges. He highlighted the rapid advancements in modern warfare, stressing that these developments necessitate dedicated efforts to bolster preparatory, training, and educational initiatives.
"The astonishing evolution witnessed in modern battlefields compels us to exert more devoted efforts, particularly in strengthening the preparatory, training, and educational groundwork, enhancing the combat readiness of individuals and units, and elevating the fighting capacity of the People's National Army," stated General Chengriha. He further underscored the importance of ensuring that forces are trained optimally and are continually adapted to modern weapon systems and the complex regional and international challenges they face.
This strategic directive aims to ensure that Algeria's armed forces remain capable of fulfilling their missions effectively under all circumstances. The ceremony concluded with General Chengriha approving the handover minutes.
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