The China-Belarus "God Eagle-2026" Airborne Joint Training Successfully Concluded
Xinhua News Agency, Wuhan, August 24 (Gao Yujiao, Li Dongdong) The closing ceremony of the joint training exercise "God Eagle-2026" between China and Belarus was held on the 24th at a training center of the Chinese Air Force.
Since its start on August 12, the joint training has been organized and implemented in three phases: basic strengthening training, coordinated precision training, and comprehensive exercises. Both Chinese and Belarusian sides adopted a mixed grouping model, focusing on joint urban anti-terror operations, closely aligning with real combat scenarios to jointly complete exercises in reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance, seizing and defending control, and clearing and holding positions, effectively testing the two militaries' joint command and anti-terror combat capabilities.
During the joint training, both sides also conducted special seminars, sports competitions, and cultural exchanges, learning from each other's training concepts and methods, enhancing camaraderie among officers and soldiers, and building a consensus for cooperation.
It is reported that this is the fourth time China and Belarus have held the "God Eagle" series of joint training exercises. The "God Eagle" series has become an important platform for joint anti-terrorism efforts between the two militaries, and holds significant importance for deepening practical cooperation and jointly maintaining regional peace and stability.
The joint airborne training exercise 'God Eagle-2026' between the Chinese Air Force and Belarusian Armed Forces concluded in Wuhan on August 24, 2023. The exercise, which began on August 12, focused on urban counter-terrorism operations, including reconnaissance and defense drills. This marked the fourth iteration of the 'God Eagle' series, aimed at enhancing military cooperation and operational capabilities between China and Belarus.
- The joint training exercise 'God Eagle-2026' concluded on August 24, 2023.
- The exercise involved mixed units from China and Belarus.
- Training focused on urban counter-terrorism operations and included reconnaissance and defense drills.
- This is the fourth iteration of the 'God Eagle' series of joint exercises.
- The exercise aimed to enhance cooperation and operational capabilities between the two militaries.