China-Pakistan Karakoram-2026 Joint Army Training Begins

[Michael]

Chinese official news

Original Chinese text:
今天，中国和巴基斯坦“喀喇昆仑-2026”陆军联合训练开训仪式，在新疆库尔勒某训练基地举行。这是中巴两国首次陆军联合训练，以高海拔地区联合反恐清剿行动为课题。本次联训中所有武器装备都由中方提供，包含枪支、11式装甲突击车、08式步战车以及火炮、无人和反无人装备等。

Google Translate:
The opening ceremony for the "Karakoram-2026" joint army training exercise between China and Pakistan was held today at a training base in Korla, Xinjiang. This marks the first joint army exercise between the two nations, focusing on joint counter-terrorism and clearing operations in high-altitude regions. All weapons and equipment for the exercise are being provided by the Chinese side, including firearms, Type 11 armored assault vehicles, Type 08 infantry fighting vehicles, artillery, as well as unmanned systems and counter-drone equipment.

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[Michael]

The news was released in a low-key manner, yet its implications are highly significant. Pay attention to the text underlined in red.

 

[Michael]

 

[Yasser76]

The news was released in a low-key manner, yet its implications are highly significant. Pay attention to the text underlined in red.

Yes, very obvious implications for wartime resupply. Thanks for sharing

 

[atmi_bum]

Looks like Pakistan might be in the market for these vehicles. China is giving them to Pakistan to test during the exercise.

 

[r3alist]

Looks like Pakistan might be in the market for these vehicles. China is giving them to Pakistan to test during the exercise.

Missing the point my friend

 

[atmi_bum]

Missing the point my friend

Okay. Please indulge me.

 

[Yasser76]

Okay. Please indulge me.

If you cant think or bother to read posts we cannot do that for you. Same way I have given up trying to teach my pet dog Latvian....

 

[atmi_bum]

If you cant think or bother to read posts we cannot do that for you. Same way I have given up trying to teach my pet dog Latvian....

This is straight from the horse's mouth:

"The all-Chinese equipment lineup covers multiple categories and forms a relatively complete combat system, he said. On one hand, it shows China has provided weapons and equipment technology to Pakistan.

On the other hand, these weapons could be procured by Pakistan in future military trade, further expanding the presence of Chinese equipment in the Pakistan Army. This joint training thus serves as a rehearsal and a process of familiarization."

Is the Global Times incorrect?

 

[Yasser76]

This is straight from the horse's mouth:

"The all-Chinese equipment lineup covers multiple categories and forms a relatively complete combat system, he said. On one hand, it shows China has provided weapons and equipment technology to Pakistan.

On the other hand, these weapons could be procured by Pakistan in future military trade, further expanding the presence of Chinese equipment in the Pakistan Army. This joint training thus serves as a rehearsal and a process of familiarization."

Is the Global Times incorrect?

One day you will make a point. One day....

 

[Pioneer]

I think every China-Pakistan military exercise is overinterpreted.

 

[r3alist]

Okay. Please indulge me.

Location, purpose, equipment used, nations involved

 

[Yasser76]

I think every China-Pakistan military exercise is overinterpreted.

This is the first time ever I have seen Pak troops use Chinese kit with Chinese troops, especially kit we do not operate.
The seamless exchange of kit and operating side by side like this genuinely seems new. It sends a very very clear message.

 

[Distant_Observer]