China-Indonesia "Sharp Knife 2026" joint army counter-terrorism training kicks off

Source-stated date: 28 October 2026 · China Military Online (EN)

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Published28 October 2026, by CMC Political Work Department
Collected2026-10-28 19:03:14 UTC, run 188
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China and Indonesia opened the 'Sharp Knife 2026' joint army counter-terrorism exercise in Guangzhou on October 27, with troops from both sides integrated into mixed formations across three modules: specialized training, tactical coordination, and comprehensive exercises. The mixed-formation structure — rather than parallel national lanes — documents a deliberate push toward interoperability at the small-unit level, though the article does not name the Chinese or Indonesian units involved, leaving the exercise's scale and force composition unknown.

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GUANGZHOU, Oct. 28 -- The opening ceremony for the China-Indonesia "Sharp Knife 2026" joint army counter-terrorism training was held in Guangzhou City, south China's Guangdong Province, on October 27, 2026. Focusing on technical and tactical aspects of joint army counter-terrorism operations, the training brings together participating troops from both sides in mixed formations to undergo three modules: specialized training, tactical coordination, and comprehensive exercises. During the event, the two sides will also organize thematic seminars, weapon and equipment displays, sports competitions, and cultural exchanges. (Video Editor: Yang Xueqing)

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Publishing institution	CMC Political Work Department
Source outlet	China Military Online (EN) (china_mil_online)
Source language	en — an attribute of the source, not of this record
Source-stated publication date	2026-10-28
Original URL	http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/C_251453/EC/16496696.html
Collected at	2026-10-28 19:03:14 — collection metadata, not a publication time
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Collection run	188
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Source text. CMC Political Work Department. "China-Indonesia "Sharp Knife 2026" joint army counter-terrorism training kicks off." China Military Online (EN), 2026-10-28. http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/2025xb/C_251453/EC/16496696.html.

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