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Huge military exercise involving 19 countries begins as Chinese surveillance expected

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#taiwan

US politics

Taiwan's forces are training to ride the subway into war if China invades

China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan

China conducts military drills around Taiwan as a warning after Taiwan's president characterizes China as a hostile force.

World politics

China warns Taiwan as it expands military drills near the island

Taiwan's Defence Minister calls China a 'troublemaker' for escalating military drills near the island.

US politics

Taiwan's forces are training to ride the subway into war if China invades

China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan

China conducts military drills around Taiwan as a warning after Taiwan's president characterizes China as a hostile force.

World politics

China warns Taiwan as it expands military drills near the island

Taiwan's Defence Minister calls China a 'troublemaker' for escalating military drills near the island.

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#talisman-sabre

US politics

Australia hosts largest-ever military war games

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A military exercise drawing together 19 nations and 35,000 forces begins in Australia

US politics

Australia hosts largest-ever military war games

US news

A military exercise drawing together 19 nations and 35,000 forces begins in Australia

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, Tsikhanouskaya says

Zelenskyy warns of potential Russian threats from Belarus, urging NATO unity.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Could Russia's military exercises mean a new mobilization? DW 01/31/2025

Putin mandates military training for reservists, raising age limits and fines, amid ongoing military activities related to the Ukraine conflict.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, Tsikhanouskaya says

Zelenskyy warns of potential Russian threats from Belarus, urging NATO unity.

Russo-Ukrainian War

Could Russia's military exercises mean a new mobilization? DW 01/31/2025

Putin mandates military training for reservists, raising age limits and fines, amid ongoing military activities related to the Ukraine conflict.

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#iran

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Iran doubles down as US signals Israel could strike during nuclear talks

Iran increases military readiness and uranium enrichment amid threats from Israel.

Iran remains defiant in the face of pressure from the US and Israel.

Iran asserts it has strengthened its military capabilities in response to potential attacks.

Iran showcases new weapons as it prepares for a rocky 2025

Iran showcases advanced military capabilities amid increasing tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

Iran doubles down as US signals Israel could strike during nuclear talks

Iran increases military readiness and uranium enrichment amid threats from Israel.

Iran remains defiant in the face of pressure from the US and Israel.

Iran asserts it has strengthened its military capabilities in response to potential attacks.

Iran showcases new weapons as it prepares for a rocky 2025

Iran showcases advanced military capabilities amid increasing tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

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A US Navy sailor walked BI through what it was like shooting down a small drone with a .50 caliber machine gun

Navy exercises like Formidable Shield enhance readiness against modern drone threats in naval warfare.

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Israeli troops deploy to Morocco during largest U.S. military exercise in Africa amid Gaza offensive

With well-rehearsed military choreography, commandos in rubber boats, masked bomb disposal experts, and soldiers in radiation protection suits roam the land and sea, showcasing preparation.

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#south-china-sea

US news

China and Philippines display competing flags on disputed South China Sea sandbank

France news

France and the Philippines seek to strengthen ties after joint drills

France and the Philippines conducted military exercises in the South China Sea, potentially aggravating tensions with China.

US news

China and Philippines display competing flags on disputed South China Sea sandbank

France news

France and the Philippines seek to strengthen ties after joint drills

France and the Philippines conducted military exercises in the South China Sea, potentially aggravating tensions with China.

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US and Philippine forces launch joint drills amid tensions with China

Joint US-Philippine military exercises simulate defense scenarios, enhancing preparedness amidst regional tensions, particularly regarding China's territorial claims.

An F-35 stealth fighter showed how the jet can quarterback a fight by making a rocket artillery kill shot possible

The F-35 jet showcased advanced targeting and interoperability by relaying data that enabled artillery units to successfully engage a target in real-time.

China's Military Drills Around Taiwan Are a Warning to Its President

China's military exercises near Taiwan serve as a warning following remarks by Taiwan's president calling Beijing a hostile force.

US politics

China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to separatists'

US politics

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China's Military Drills Around Taiwan Are a Warning to Its President

China's military exercises near Taiwan serve as a warning following remarks by Taiwan's president calling Beijing a hostile force.

US politics

China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to separatists'

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as South and US begin drills

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, viewing them as provocations.

North Korea fires missiles as South, US launch military drills

US-South Korean military exercises are viewed by North Korea as provocations that heighten the risk of military conflicts.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles Seoul DW 03/10/2025

North Korea's missile launches coincide with US-South Korea military drills, aggravating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as South and US begin drills

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea military drills, viewing them as provocations.

North Korea fires missiles as South, US launch military drills

US-South Korean military exercises are viewed by North Korea as provocations that heighten the risk of military conflicts.

North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles Seoul DW 03/10/2025

North Korea's missile launches coincide with US-South Korea military drills, aggravating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Pentagon issues ominous message about nukes

The Pentagon is prepared to respond to nuclear threats and hold adversaries accountable through new forensics capabilities.

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South Korea air force jets accidentally drop bombs on homes, injuring 15

Unintended bomb drops during military exercises caused injuries and damage to civilian property.

Extremely capable' weapons on Chinese warships off Australia's east coast, NZ government says

Chinese warships off Australia possess advanced weaponry, raising security concerns according to New Zealand's defense minister.

New Zealand says China fired live rounds in new navy drills DW 02/22/2025

Chinese navy ship fired live rounds during exercises in the Tasman Sea, raising regional tensions.

Australia confronts China over apparent live-fire exercises conducted off coastline

Penny Wong addressed Chinese military exercises' short notice, emphasizing the need for consistent dialogue with China to advocate for Australian interests.

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Chinese Navy Drills in Tasman Sea Unnerve Australia and New Zealand

Chinese warships conducted live fire exercises near Australia and New Zealand, prompting flight diversions and security scrutiny.

Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese naval exercises in the Tasman Sea

Australia warned airlines of potential risks from Chinese live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea, leading to flight diversions.

World news

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Chinese naval 'live-fire' drills spark concern in Australia DW 02/21/2025

Australia raises concerns over Chinese warships conducting live-fire exercises near its coast.

NATO tests new deployment model without US ahead of Ukraine war anniversary

NATO's Steadfast Dart 2025 exercises, involving 10,000 troops from nine nations, represent the largest planned NATO operation this year amid a shifting U.S. defense strategy.

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