] it seems more like a live defense equipment exhibition to sell products
] than an exercise.
The formal purpose of the exercise was a joint anti-terrorism operation… but it involved strategic bombers.
Then again, for the same purpose of anti-terrorism, the US military under Reagan (RIP), bombed Libya. Under Emperor Clinton, launched cruise missiles into Afghanistan. Under Emperor Bush II, invaded and conquered Afghanistan. So the deployment of strategic assets looks comparable.
Anyway. After the exercise, reportedly the Russians complained about Chinese deficiencies, such as Chinese fighters arriving late at rendez-vous points, and delaying/endangering the attackers they were tasked to escort. And paratroopers jumping at higher altitudes, and taking more time to land, assemble, and assault.
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