Pakistani, Chinese militaries to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Western Theater Command will send troops to Pakistan for the joint anti-terrorism exercise “Warrior-VIII,” scheduled from late November to mid-December. The exercise will focus on collaborative counter-terrorism tactics, mixed training across various specialities, and live drills simulating real combat scenarios. As the eighth installment in the “Warrior” series, the operation aims to enhance operational cooperation and counter-terrorism capacities between the two nations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening practical military exchanges.
The Western Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will send troops to Pakistan for a joint anti-terrorism exercise set to take place from late November to mid-December, China’s Ministry of National Defence announced on Tuesday.
The operation, titled “Warrior-VIII,” will centre on collaborative counter-terrorism tactics and strike manoeuvres. According to the ministry, the exercise will include multi-tier and mixed training across various specialities, with live drills designed to simulate real combat scenarios.
This marks the eighth joint exercise between Chinese and Pakistani forces in the “Warrior” series, which aims to foster operational cooperation and bolster both nations’ counter-terrorism capacities. The previous joint exercise took place in 2019.
The Ministry of National Defence highlighted that this year’s drills underscore the commitment of both sides to deepen practical military exchanges, with the goal of reinforcing their capabilities in joint anti-terror operations.
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