US Pakistan Defense Counter Terrorism Training Exercise Inspired Gambit Military Cooperation Regional Security — U.S. and Pakistan Army soldiers train together at Pakistan’s National Counter-Terrorism Center during Exercise Inspired Gambit.

U.S. and Pakistan soldiers complete joint counterterrorism training

U.S. and Pakistan soldiers complete joint training to enhance counterterrorism skills, teamwork, and regional security cooperation through Exercise Inspired Gambit.

By Fahad Last updated Jan 17, 2026

Pakistan & US – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) – This week, U.S. and Pakistan Army soldiers successfully completed a joint training program at Pakistan’s National Counter-Terrorism Center.

The exercises were part of Exercise Inspired Gambit, designed to enhance combined infantry skills and tactical coordination.

This week, U.S. and Pakistan Army Soldiers completed training at Pakistan’s National Counter-Terrorism Center during Exercise Inspired Gambit, which focused on combined infantry skills and tactics, and counterterrorism operations. Training exercises like this between the U.S. and… pic.twitter.com/z8eZNvPKLS

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Soldiers focused on counterterrorism operations, practicing strategies to respond effectively to threats.

The training emphasized teamwork, communication, and real-world scenarios, helping both forces sharpen their operational readiness.

Programs like this highlight the strong defense partnership between the U.S. and Pakistan.

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By sharing knowledge and skills, both countries strengthen their capabilities to address security challenges and promote regional stability through cooperative military efforts.