noun
military maneuvers; field exercises
Refers to large-scale military training exercises involving troop movements and tactical operations.
自衛隊は来月、大規模な機動演習を行う予定だ。
The Self-Defense Forces are scheduled to conduct large-scale maneuvers next month.
演習 is a general term for exercises or drills, while 機動演習 specifically refers to mobile or field maneuvers, often military.
Compound of 機動 (mobile, maneuver) and 演習 (exercise, drill).