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NATO Conducts Joint Military Exercise With Ukraine and Poland
NATO member states conducted a joint military exercise involving troops from Poland, Ukraine, and additional NATO allies focusing on interoperability and defense strategy in the wake of increasing Rus...
Putin Stages Show of Force Near NATO Border With Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Missile
Russian President Vladimir Putin has conducted a military exercise near the NATO border involving the deployment of Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles, which are known for their high speed and maneuverability. ...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has reportedly launched a nuclear-capable missile as part of military exercises or potentially in response to an unspecified threat. The exact nature and type of the missile are not detailed bu...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Cruise Missile
A recent report indicates that Russia has launched a nuclear-capable cruise missile as part of its ongoing military exercises and strategic demonstrations....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Newsradio 92.7 WBEX reports that Russia has launched a nuclear-capable missile as part of military exercises or in response to perceived threats, though specific details are vague....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has reportedly fired a nuclear-capable missile during military exercises. The details of the deployment and specific type of missile are not specified....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
According to a report by NewsRadio 104.9 WBUV, Russia has conducted a test firing of a missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russian military has conducted a test launch of a missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The details about the specific type of missile and its range were not provided. This move is seen in the...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia recently conducted a launch of a missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads, an action that could be seen as escalating tensions globally and signaling military readiness in the face of perce...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has launched a missile that is capable of carrying nuclear warheads during an unspecified military exercise. The action follows recent escalations and heightened tensions in Eastern Europe....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russian forces have reportedly launched a nuclear-capable missile as part of military exercises or in response to perceived threats. Specific details about the type of missile and target location are ...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has launched a nuclear-capable missile as part of military exercises or under certain strategic circumstances. This action underscores Russia's readiness and capability within its strategic ars...
PLA begins second day of live-fire exercises around Taiwan
The People's Liberation Army continued with large-scale drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, including live-fire exercises north of the island. Ground forces participated using long-range firepower and ac...
China Begins Military Exercises Around Taiwan
China has commenced military training exercises in proximity to Taiwan....
China's Rocket Force Showcase Unfettered Missile Strength
The Chinese Rocket Force demonstrated an extensive array of missile systems and capabilities, indicating its commitment to modernizing strategic deterrence and military readiness. The exercise reflect...
Latest NATO Defense Developments
The latest articles detail significant advancements and strategic shifts within NATO member states, focusing on military exercises, defense technology investments, and joint initiatives aimed at maint...
Doomsday plane lands in Los Angeles: Historic first for U.S. nuclear command
A specially equipped 'doomsday' aircraft has made its historic landing in Los Angeles as part of a routine relocation and training exercise for the U.S. Nuclear Command, Control, Communications, and C...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russian authorities have reportedly launched a nuclear-capable missile as part of military exercises. This action has garnered significant attention and speculation about potential strategic intention...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
The Russian military has launched a nuclear-capable missile during exercises, signaling an aggressive stance and heightened tensions....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has launched a nuclear-capable missile during military exercises, signaling an increase in strategic force preparedness and capability demonstrations....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
The Russian military has launched a nuclear-capable missile as part of a military exercise, according to reports. This test highlights Russia's ongoing efforts in maintaining and displaying its strate...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has fired a nuclear-capable missile, according to Newstalk 1400 radio station broadcasts. The specifics of the test and its implications are not detailed in this brief notification....
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
The article reports that Russia has launched an unspecified nuclear-capable missile during military exercises, which could be a demonstration of its strategic capabilities or response to geopolitical ...
Russia Fires Nuclear-Capable Missile
Russia has launched a nuclear-capable missile as part of military exercises intended to demonstrate its strategic capabilities and readiness....
North Korea links Sunday’s missile launch to ‘recent geopolitical crisis’
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un supervised the Sunday test firing of hypersonic missiles during a drill necessitated by 'the recent geopolitical crisis', according to state media KCNA. This marks Nort...
China's Boastful Superior Weapons Claims Crumble In Real Combat Conditions
China's 'Justice Mission 2025' exercises concluded on December 29 and 30, 2025, marking the sixth large-scale military drill conducted around Taiwan since early 2022. This operation was a comprehensiv...
'Reunification of Our Motherland Unstoppable': Chinese President Xi Jinping's New Year Message
On December 31, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that the reunification of China is an inevitable historical trend in his New Year speech. This statement came shortly after the completion...
US envoy backs ‘free, open’ Indo-Pacific at Quad meeting in Beijing amid PLA Taiwan drills
The U.S., Australian, Indian, and Japanese ambassadors met in Beijing for a Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad). This meeting occurred alongside the People's Liberation Army conducting military dri...
Chinese military holds long-range live-fire drills around Taiwan
On Tuesday, the Chinese military continued large-scale drills aimed at simulating a blockade of Taiwan and deterring support from its international partners....
Taiwan reports expanded Chinese air and naval activity
According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, multiple Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels were detected around Taiwan on the first day of unexpectedly announced Chinese military exercis...
US Army deploys new rocket launcher near North Korea
The U.S. Army has conducted a live-fire exercise with its newly modernized M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System in South Korea as a deterrence measure against North Korea. This was executed by Charlie...
NATO Takes to the Skies with Fighter Jets
NATO has deployed fighter jets as part of its readiness and deterrence measures in recent operations. These deployments underscore NATO's commitment to collective defense....
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees test-firing of long-range missiles, KCNA says
According to North Korean state media KCNA, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the successful testing of a new type of high-altitude missile capable of hitting targets at distances up to 200 kilometer...
Is China’s Fujian gearing up for a dual aircraft carrier exercise?
Recent satellite images indicate that China's two largest aircraft carriers, including the recently commissioned Fujian, are docked at a naval base near the Yellow Sea in Qingdao, Shandong province. T...
What is Nifty Nugget? NDAA revives 47-year-old military exercise
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has revived 'Nifty Nugget,' a military exercise that was last conducted in 1978. The three-week-long operation involves approximately two dozen military c...
Tu-95 Flights over Barents Sea - How NATO Reacted to Russia's Show of Force
Russian military conducted flights with Tu-95 strategic bombers over the Barents Sea as a demonstration of force. NATO responded by deploying surveillance aircraft and increasing patrols in the region...
Taiwan tests Abrams tanks in urban defense drill
Taiwan's Army Armored 584th Brigade conducted an exercise in Hsinchu involving M1A2T main battle tanks and other armored vehicles as part of a battalion-level readiness drill aimed at validating the u...
Doomsday Plane Lands in Los Angeles: Historic First for U.S. Nuclear Command
The Doomsday plane has made its historic first landing at Los Angeles Air Force Base, marking a significant milestone for the United States' nuclear command and control operations. This move is intend...
Taiwan's Lai vows to defend sovereignty after China's military drill
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has stated that the international community watches to see if Taiwan possesses the resolve to defend itself following recent Chinese military drills. She emphasized th...
Eastern Army Commander Assesses Critical Security Preparedness Along India-Bangladesh Border in Mizoram and Tripura Sectors
The Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen R.C. Tiwari reviewed security measures along the India-Bangladesh border in the states of Mizoram and Tripura, responding to a volatile situation in Bangladesh....
India and Malaysia strengthen defence cooperation with successful conclusion of Exercise Harimau Shakti 2025 in Rajasthan
The fifth iteration of Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army concluded successfully at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, India. The ex...
Beijing pledges with ‘utmost sincerity’ to continue push to reunite peacefully with Taiwan
A senior Chinese official has vowed that China will pursue peaceable unification with Taiwan with the utmost sincerity and has emphasized increasing capacity to counter separatism and external interfe...
What is Nifty Nugget? NDAA revives 47-year-old military exercise
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has revived the 'Nifty Nugget' military exercise, a 21-day operation last conducted in 1978. This exercise involved around two dozen military commands to ...
Chinese military simulated battles near Mexico, Cuba and Taiwan, CCTV report shows
The Chinese military conducted wargaming exercises simulating battles near Mexico, Cuba, and Taiwan, as reported by CCTV. The simulations also included scenarios in the Sea of Okhotsk and other locati...
Navy launches suicide drone from ship at sea for first time
The U.S. Navy has successfully conducted the first launch of a LUCAS (Low-Cost Attitude Stabilized) drone from the USS Santa Barbara, a littoral combat ship operating in the Arabian Gulf....
Gen. Mark Milley Talks Europe
General Mark Milley, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff, commented on ongoing U.S. and allied exercises in Europe during an interview with The Wall Street Journal. These remarks are part of broader discussi...
Japan uses robotic dogs during airborne assault drill
During a January 2026 exercise by Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF), the 1st Airborne Brigade utilized robotic quadruped drones for the first time in an airborne assault drill. The exercise, pa...
US ‘decapitation’ strike on Venezuela sparks PLA copycat fears in Taiwan
The U.S. operation targeting Venezuelan leaders has increased worries in Taiwan that China might aim similar strikes at them. Despite official reassurances from Taiwan, the People's Liberation Army (P...
Army's Sarvada Agrani Brigade Validates Rapid Engineer Support in High-Tempo Combat Drill
The Indian Army's Sarvada Agrani Brigade completed an operational readiness and combat engineering validation exercise under realistic conditions. The drill focused on testing the brigade’s ability to...
'Everything You See Is Live' As CENTCOM Shifts to Digital Tools
CENTCOM showcases an exercise demonstrating the shift towards operations driven by live data feeds, highlighting the necessity for future military efforts to integrate such digital tools....
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