Inspired Gambit-2026 focuses on counterterrorism strategies, with an emphasis on marksmanship and respective operational doctrines
The 13th Pakistan-US bilateral joint exercise, Inspired Gambit-2026, began on January 9, 2026 at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Pabbi. SCREENSHOT
The 13th Pakistan-US bilateral joint exercise, Inspired Gambit-2026, began on January 9, 2026 at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Pabbi, the Army announced on Saturday.
The two-week exercise is being conducted in the area of Counter-Terrorism (CT), involving professional contingents of the armies of Pakistan and the United States, said a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
Officials from both sides attended the opening ceremony.
The exercise aims to improve mutual understanding and interoperability through the sharing of counter-terrorism experiences, while further refining tactics, techniques and procedures essential for effective counter-terrorism operations.
Emphasis is placed on marksmanship skills in urban warfare, as well as understanding each other’s operational doctrines and best practices.
Such joint training exercises are of vital importance to address evolving security challenges, improve professional military standards and enhance the capacity of both forces to operate in complex counter-terrorism environments.
