China, Indonesia to hold Sharp Knife 2026 joint army counter-terrorism training

Source-stated date: 26 October 2026 · China Military Online (EN)

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Published26 October 2026, by CMC Political Work Department
Collected2026-10-26 19:09:34 UTC, run 186
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China and Indonesia will conduct Sharp Knife 2026 joint army counter-terrorism training in Guangdong province from late October to early November 2026, the third iteration of this bilateral series, focusing on mountainous counter-terrorism rescue with tasks including helicopter rappelling, close-range assault, and manned-unmanned coordinated operations. The exercise documents a recurring, institutionalized training format between the two armies rather than a new initiative; its specific value is as a baseline record of how China-Indonesia ground force cooperation has expanded to include unmanned systems integration since earlier editions.

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BEIJING, Oct. 26 -- China and Indonesia will hold the Sharp Knife 2026 joint army counter-terrorism training in southern China's Guangdong province from late October to early November, said the Chinese defense ministry on October 26, 2026. This joint training will focus on joint counter-terrorism rescue operations in mountainous region, involving mountain climbing, special vehicles driving, helicopter rappelling, close-range assault, and coordinated operations between manned and unmanned systems. As the third edition of this series of joint training, it will help further deepen practical exchanges and cooperation between the two militaries and enhance both sides' joint operational capabilities.

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Source-stated publication date	2026-10-26
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Source text. CMC Political Work Department. "China, Indonesia to hold Sharp Knife 2026 joint army counter-terrorism training." China Military Online (EN), 2026-10-26. http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/C_251453/EC/16496359.html.

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