China-Belarus "Golden Eagle-2026" Airborne Joint Training Opens
Xinhua News Agency, Wuhan, August 12 (Gao Yujiao, Li Dongdong) The opening ceremony of the joint training exercise "God Eagle-2026" between China and Belarus was held on August 12 at a training center of the Chinese Air Force.
This joint training focuses on joint urban anti-terror operations, mainly conducting exercises in reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance, seizing and defending control, and clearing and holding positions, aiming to enhance the joint operational capability for carrying out anti-terror missions and play a positive role in maintaining regional peace and stability.
On August 12, the opening ceremony of the joint training exercise "God Eagle-2026" between China and Belarus was held at a training center of the Chinese Air Force. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Wang Baoqiang)
In addition, both sides will organize special seminars, friendly football matches, cultural exchanges, and other activities during the joint training period.
This is the fourth "God Eagle" series joint training conducted by China and Belarus, which helps further enhance the actual combat capabilities of the participating troops and deepen practical cooperation between the two militaries.
On August 12, the opening ceremony of the joint training exercise "God Eagle-2026" between China and Belarus was held at a training center of the Chinese Air Force. After the ceremony, the Chinese side demonstrated some weapons and equipment to the Belarusian participating officers and soldiers, who conducted practical operations on weapon disassembly and assembly. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Xing Kangkai)
On August 12, the opening ceremony of the joint training exercise "God Eagle-2026" between China and Belarus was held at a training center of the Chinese Air Force. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Jin Jikun)
On August 12, the opening ceremony of the joint training exercise "God Eagle-2026" between China and Belarus was held at a training center of the Chinese Air Force. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Xing Kangkai)
The joint airborne training exercise 'God Eagle-2026' commenced on August 12, 2023, at a training center of the Chinese Air Force in Wuhan. The exercise focuses on urban counter-terrorism operations, including reconnaissance and defense tactics. This marks the fourth joint exercise between China and Belarus, aimed at enhancing operational capabilities and military cooperation.
- The joint training exercise 'God Eagle-2026' commenced on August 12, 2023.
- The exercise focuses on joint urban counter-terrorism operations.
- This is the fourth iteration of the 'God Eagle' series of joint exercises between China and Belarus.
- Activities include reconnaissance, counter-reconnaissance, and cultural exchanges.
- Chinese forces demonstrated various weapons and equipment to Belarusian troops.