China, Russia holding first ever computer-enabled anti-missile exercise

From Update.Ph (May 4): China, Russia holding first ever computer-enabled anti-missile exercise  

The military of China and Russia are set to hold first joint computer-enabled anti-missile defense exercise this May, according to Chinese military website China Military Online.

“This command-and-staff exercise, code-named Aerospace Security-2016, will be held at the scientific research center of Russian Aerospace Defense Forces. It is the first exercise of such kind held by the two countries,” China Military Online said.

According to information provided the main purpose of the exercise is to improve the capability of the two countries in deal with accidental and provocative ballistic and cruise missile strikes on the two countries’ territories through holding such drills of joint air defense and anti-missile defense operations.

It added that the exercise does not target any third party.

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