UN Peacekeeping Drone Training Course to Be Held in Xi'an

Source: Global Times
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On the afternoon of October 16, Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released information regarding recent military-related issues.

Chen Xi: In mid to late October, the Ministry of Defense's Peacekeeping Affairs Center and the Air Force Engineering University will jointly hold a United Nations peacekeeping drone training course in Xi'an, with instructors and trainees from the United Nations and eight countries including Algeria, Malaysia, and South Africa participating. This training will cover modules such as the United Nations peacekeeping system framework and code of conduct, deployment and operation of peacekeeping drone units, anti-drone technology and applications, among others. It includes 31 topics related to the principles of UN peacekeeping drone operations, deployment and command control, safety management, and support, which will help enhance the capabilities of the armed forces of relevant countries in standardizing the use of UN peacekeeping drones, organizing professionally, and improving command efficiency.

Classification
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Command & Control
Subcategory
Special Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
8 instructors and trainees from 8 countries
Activity
Training on UN peacekeeping drone operations
Location
Xi'an
Unit
Ministry of National Defense, Air Force Engineering University
Time
Mid to late October 2023
Equipment
drones
Summary

A UN peacekeeping drone training course is set to take place in Xi'an in mid to late October 2023, organized by the Ministry of National Defense and the Air Force Engineering University. The course will involve 8 instructors and trainees from countries including Algeria, Malaysia, and South Africa, focusing on various aspects of drone operations and peacekeeping protocols.

Key Facts
  • A UN peacekeeping drone training course will be held in Xi'an.
  • The training involves instructors and trainees from 8 countries including Algeria, Malaysia, and South Africa.
  • Topics include UN peacekeeping frameworks, drone deployment, and anti-drone technology.
  • The training aims to enhance the operational capabilities of participating nations' militaries.