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North Korea links hypersonic missile drill to ‘recent geopolitical crisis’
Kim Jong-un announced that North Korea conducted a drill with hypersonic missiles in response to what he perceives as recent geopolitical crises. He emphasized the necessity for these exercises to pre...
China Fires Rockets on Second Day of Drills Around Taiwan
China has continued its military drills around Taiwan for the second consecutive day by firing rockets into the designated zones surrounding the island. This action is seen as a direct response to Hou...
China Must 'Forcefully Counter' U.S. Arms Sales To Taiwan: Wang Yi
During a speech at an annual international relations event, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China will take forceful actions in response to significant US arms sales to Taiwan. This was a...
China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn ‘external forces’
Chinese military conducted exercises surrounding Taiwan following an expressed outrage over potentially the largest U.S. arms sale to the self-governed island....
Taiwan locks Chinese aircraft and warships in its sights
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense confirmed that Taiwanese armed forces closely monitored Chinese military flights and naval activities near Taiwan. The monitoring included Taiwanese F-16V fighter...
Taiwan Spotlights Invasion Defense Lines During Chinese Drills
Taiwan revealed defensive strategies and potential defense lines during recent Chinese military exercises around the island. The Democratic People’s Party of Taiwan posted a map detailing these measur...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has reportedly launched a nuclear-capable missile as part of military exercises or tests. Details about the specific type of missile and its trajectory are not fully provided....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has launched a nuclear-capable missile during military drills, signaling its readiness and capability as part of strategic defense exercises....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
According to recent reports from News Radio 94.3 WSC, Russia has launched a nuclear-capable missile as part of military exercises or possibly in response to geopolitical tensions. Details on the speci...
Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of PLA drills around Taiwan
The Chinese government has criticized Japan, Australia, and European nations for what it deems 'extremely hypocritical' positions on military exercises around Taiwan. The foreign ministry claims that ...
China Launches Snap “Warning” Drills Around Taiwan Simulating A Total Blockade
China has initiated sudden military exercises around Taiwan with the aim of simulating a total blockade and discouraging international involvement in any future actions against Taiwan....
China launches large-scale joint drills around Taiwan
The People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command in China initiated large-scale joint military exercises around Taiwan on December 29th under the code name 'Justice Mission 2025.' The drills invol...
Japan protests South Korean military drills near Takeshima
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially protested South Korea’s military exercises near the disputed Takeshima islands after reports of activities conducted by South Korean forces earlier t...
China may have tested Japan and U.S. readiness in Pacific
Chinese military vessels and aircraft, including the Liaoning carrier, reportedly conducted maneuvers near the coasts of Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean, potentially testing Japanes...
India-UAE Joint Military Exercise Concludes In Abu Dhabi
The second edition of the India-UAE military drill, Desert Cyclone-II, ended successfully on December 30, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. The exercise took place from December 18 to 30 and involved forces from bo...
Trump ‘not worried’ about Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan
US President Donald Trump has downplayed recent military exercises conducted by China around Taiwan, describing the drills as routine activities that have been taking place for about two decades and e...
Record 15 nations join GSDF's new year jump drill
A record number of 15 nations participated in Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) annual New Year jump exercise, with the 1st Airborne Brigade welcoming troops from Belgium, Thailand, and Turkey ...