Chinese and Belarusian airborne troops launched the "Swift Eagle 2026" joint drills on Wednesday in central China's Hubei Province.
Marking the fourth iteration of the "Swift Eagle 2026" series, the drills center on subjects including surveillance and counter-surveillance, seizure-and-control and protection, elimination and defense.
This exercise focuses on joint urban counter-terrorism operations, aiming to strengthen the combined operational capabilities for carrying out counter-terrorism missions. It is expected to support regional peace and stability and help further enhance the combat capabilities of the participating troops while deepening practical cooperation between the two armies.
"This joint training exercise is an important opportunity for in-depth military interaction and cultural exchange between our officers and soldiers. We will conduct in-depth exchanges of training concepts and experiences through modular mixed formations, and enhance our joint counter-terrorism combat capabilities through mutual learning and interaction," said Cheng Qiang, a member of the Chinese troops.
China-Belarus "Swift Eagle 2026" airborne drills kick off in Hubei
