(Web Desk) – Pakistan Army and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China have commenced the joint military exercise Warrior-IX, the ninth edition in the series of bilateral counter-terrorism exercises conducted annually between the two iron-clad brothers.
According to an ISPR statement released on Tuesday morning, the exercise began on 1 December 2025, focusing on counter-terrorism operations, with the aim of enhancing interoperability, refining professional skills, and exchanging best practices in modern warfare.
Pakistan and China enjoy longstanding, time-tested defence cooperation rooted in mutual trust and strategic partnership.
Exercise Warrior-IX stands as a testament to the robust military-to-military relations between the two countries and reaffirms their shared commitment to regional peace, stability, and security.
Mangla Corps Commander, Major General Bian Xiaoming Deputy Chief of Staff (Western Theatre Command, PLA) and other senior military officials from both Pakistan and China attended the opening ceremony of the exercise that was held at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) in Pabbi.
The Chinese Defence Ministry also announced the commencement of the exercise a day earlier, saying troops of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Western Theater Command and the Pakistan Army will conduct the “Warrior-IX” joint counter-terrorism exercise in Pakistan.
In a statement issued in Beijing, the Defence Ministry said focusing on the theme of “joint counter-terrorism clearance and strike operations,” the exercise aims to test and enhance the joint counter-terrorism capabilities of the two militaries and jointly safeguard regional peace and stability.
