The Chinese and Singaporean militaries kicked off the Exercise Cooperation-2024 joint army training in central China's Henan Province on Tuesday morning, focusing on urban joint counter-terrorism operations.
The exercise aims to strengthen the capabilities of the two militaries in joint counter-terrorism operations.
At the launching ceremony, the commanders of China and Singapore announced the official start of the joint exercise.
"We will conduct the mixed-group joint training, field drill, and cultural exchange activities during the exercise. We will explore the training and combat tactics of the joint mission army through mutual learning, mutual teaching and exchanges to strengthen the two militaries' capabilities in counter-terrorism operations and emergency handling. We also hope this exercise will further enhance the friendship and mutual trust between the Chinese and Singaporean militaries," said Shi Yuheng, commander of the Exercise Cooperation-2024 joint army training from the Chinese side.
During the mixed-group joint training, members from both sides will complete training subjects including basic tactical maneuvers, self and mutual rescue, and small-arms operation.
During the field drill of the exercise, members from both sides will conduct eight training subjects including reconnaissance and monitoring, assaults and rescue, and casualty searching and treatment.
The Exercise Cooperation joint army training is an established cooperation project between the two militaries, and this year's training marks the sixth of its kind.
China, Singapore kick off joint military exercise with focus on urban joint counter-terrorism
