China and Pakistan begin first joint army drills in Xinjiang
The exercise, named Karakoram 2026, focuses on counter-terrorism and uses Chinese military technology in high-altitude terrain.
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What happened
China and Pakistan started their first-ever joint ground forces exercise, called Karakoram 2026, on October 14 in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The drills emphasize counter-terrorism strategies and use advanced Chinese military technology. The forces are operating in a high-altitude region.
Why it matters
The drills mark a landmark step in military cooperation between the two countries, according to the reports.
Timeline
- Oct 14: China and Pakistan began their first-ever joint ground forces exercise, Karakoram 2026, in Xinjiang.
- Oct 15, 12:25 PM ET: The participating forces aim to refine their capabilities in the high-altitude exercise, which uses Beijing-supplied arms.
Coverage
- China And Pakistan Open Karakoram 2026 Joint Army Drills In Xinjiang (NewsCord)
- China, Pakistan hold high-altitude army drills with Beijing-supplied arms (inkl.com)
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