The 13th Pakistan–United States bilateral joint exercise, Inspired Gambit 2026, commenced at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Pabbi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
The two-week-long exercise ‘Inspired Gambit’ is being conducted in the Counter Terrorism (CT) domain, involving professional contingents from the Armies of Pakistan and the United States.
Officials from both sides attended the opening ceremony of the Inspired Gambit exercise.
According to the military’s media wing, the exercise aims to enhance mutual understanding and interoperability through the sharing of counter-terrorism experiences, while further refining tactics, techniques, and procedures essential for effective CT operations.
“Emphasis is being laid on marksmanship skills during urban warfare, as well as on understanding each other’s operational doctrines and best practices”, the ISPR said.
The ISPR emphasised that such joint training exercises are of vital importance in addressing evolving security challenges, improving professional military standards, and strengthening the capacity of both forces to operate in complex counter-terrorism environments.
Inspired Gambit–2026 reflects the continued commitment of Pakistan and the United States towards collaborative efforts for peace and stability, the statement concluded.
