Forces prepared for Multi-Domain Ops
The Pakistan Armed Forces are fully engaged in preparations for the Multi-Domain Operations (MDOs) in line with the evolving requirements of modern warfare.
The MDOs integrate air, land, cyber, electronic warfare, autonomous systems, and information operations into a unified battlespace where every sensor is linked to every shooter.
Each action is sequenced to shape the nextcombining manoeuvre, spectrum dominance, precision firepower, and multi-layered air defence to create cumulative effects.
This synchronized convergence of conventional force, drones, and cognitive warfare systematically degrades the adversary's decision-making and combat coherence.
Indigenously developed Pakistani weapons and advanced drones are employed in coordination with weapons acquired from friendly countries. This represents a model of joint warfare, where air and ground power work together to dismantle enemy defences.
On January 10, the two-week-long Pakistan-US joint military counter-terrorism exercises — Inspired Gambit-2026 — commenced in the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in the Pabbi area of Kharian district in the northeastern Punjab.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the 13th edition of their bilateral joint exercise aimed at enhancing mutual understanding and interoperability through the sharing of counter-terrorism experiences, while further refining tactics, techniques, and procedures essential for effective counter-terrorism operations.
The exercise placed particular emphasis on urban warfare, including marksmanship and close-quarters engagement, while allowing both forces to understand each other's operational doctrines and best practices.
"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," the ISPR said.
It stated that Inspired Gambit-2026 reflects the continued commitment of Pakistan and the US to collaborative efforts for regional peace, security, and stability.
According to military sources, these exercises reflect the Pakistan Armed Forces' command of modern technology, overwhelming firepower, and high-precision strike capabilities.
The drills also highlight the professional excellence of the Pakistan Armed Forces and inter-services coordination, which is the hallmark of MDOs.
These military exercises clearly demonstrate that the Pakistan Armed Forces possess complete capability to plan and effectively execute MDOs in accordance with the demands of modern warfare, they added.