Keywords: Military Drills


South Korea and Japan deepen defence cooperation amid North Korea nuclear threat

South Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their shared commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula while advancing bilateral defence cooperation, marking another step in the gradual normalisation of security relations between the two East Asian neighbours. The agreement was reached during......

Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills

Taiwan’s defence authorities have announced a five-day series of combat readiness exercises aimed at strengthening the island’s ability to respond to potential security threats amid ongoing regional tensions. The drills, scheduled to begin on Monday and continue until Friday, are part of......

Russia announces three days of nuclear exercises involving thousands of troops

Russia announced the start of three days of military exercises focused on nuclear readiness, involving thousands of troops across the country amid rising tensions linked to the conflict in Ukraine. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the exercises are taking place from May 19 to May 21 and......

Russia conducts nuclear missile drills in Siberia amid rising tensions

Russia has carried out military exercises involving its strategic nuclear missile forces in Siberia, as part of ongoing efforts to maintain combat readiness amid heightened geopolitical tensions. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, the drills included operations with Yars intercontinental ballistic......

North Korea showcases new battle tanks during major military drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen large-scale military exercises featuring newly developed battle tanks, as the country continues to highlight advancements in its defense capabilities. According to state media, the drills took place at a training site near the capital, Pyongyang, and focused......

US urges restraint as China conducts major military drills near Taiwan

The United States has urged China to show restraint and prioritize dialogue after Beijing carried out its largest military exercises to date near Taiwan, raising concerns about regional stability and the risk of escalation in the Taiwan Strait. The drills, known as “Justice Mission 2025,”......

Taiwan's president vows firm defense amid China's aggressive drills

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te pledged on Thursday to bolster the island's defense capabilities in response to China's most intrusive military exercises to date encircling Taiwan, as tensions in the strait escalate sharply into 2026. Delivering his New Year's address from the Presidential......

Taiwan's president urges opposition to pass $40 billion defense budget

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivered a firm New Year's address, vowing to safeguard the island's sovereignty and bolster military capabilities in response to China's largest-ever drills encircling the self-governing democracy. Speaking from the Presidential Office in Taipei, he emphasized......

China times military drills near Taiwan to US holidays, analysts say

China strategically launched its recent military exercises around Taiwan during the American holiday season, aiming to elicit a muted response from Washington and undermine global faith in US commitments to the island, according to US-based analysts. The two-day "Mission Justice 2025" drills,......