Chinese military aircraft and special forces are scheduled to take part in a joint air force drill this month in Thailand, Anadolu News reported, quoting a statement by the Chinese Defence Ministry on Wednesday.
The 10th edition of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise Mitra Shakti began on August 12 at the Army Training School, Maduru Oya, Sri Lanka. The Exercise will conclude on August 25.
German Air Force is conducting joint training exercises with the Indian Air Force for the first time, said German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann on Tarang Shakti-2024, which is set to begin at Air Force Station Sulur in Tamil Nadu on August 6.
The Indian Army contingent will participate in the 21st edition of the multinational joint military exercise Khaan Quest 2024, which is scheduled to be held in Mongolia later this week.
The drills, coordinated by the Ministry of National Defence's Joint Operations Command Center, kicked off at 6 am, marking the 40th edition of the event.
Nonetheless, China is "contributing" to such exercises in other ways, primarily by encouraging concerned nations to get together and train, so as to present a united front against Chinese aggressive behaviour.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said the annual Han Kuang and Wan An exercises, between July 22 and July 26, will focus on "unscripted and real combat drills." Including drills such as shelter-in-place and air defence drill alerts.
The 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, Nomadic Elephant 2024, concluded on Tuesday, and the two sides engaged in a meaningful dialogue about future joint operations, symbolising the deepened ties and mutual respect cultivated throughout the exercise.
The Indian contingent, comprised of 45 personnel, was represented by a battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS along with personnel from other arms and services. The Mongolian contingent was being represented by personnel from 150 Quick Reaction Force Battalion of the Mongolian Army.
The annual event is aimed at reaffirming the commitment of both nations to collaborate closely in defence and security matters and strengthening their bilateral ties.
They were headed toward the Western Pacific to take part in a joint air and sea military exercise there alongside the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong, Taiwan's defence ministry said.
The 16th edition of India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant commenced today, at the Foreign Training Node in Meghalay's Umroi. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from July 3 to July 16, 2024.