Russia’s Pacific Fleet Launches Major Defense Drills in Northeast

 Russia's Pacific Fleet has begun a command and staff exercise in the country's northeast to protect and defend sea communications in the northern part of the Pacific Ocean, the coast of the Kamchatka and Chukotka territories, and the island zone, the fleet's press service said on Friday.

Live-fire action marks Day 2 of Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan

Mainland Chinese ground forces conducted live-fire drills targeting simulated key infrastructure in the East China Sea on Wednesday, as part of the PLA’s continuing military exercises near Taiwan.

Chinese forces encircle Taiwan on three sides during drills

 The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continues its large-scale military exercise north, south and east of the island of Taiwan, the PLA's Eastern Theater Command said in a statement.

L'Iran et l'Azerbaïdjan organisent des exercices militaires conjoints

 L'Iran et l'Azerbaïdjan, deux pays voisins aux relations tendues ces dernières années, tiennent lundi des exercices navals conjoints en mer Caspienne, a rapporté un média d'Etat iranien. 

China holds live-fire drills on island closest to Taiwan

China held a live-firing exercise from its territory closest to Taiwan one week after it launched a large-scale drill encircling the island.

Taiwan dispatches troops and says it will "prepare for war"

 Taiwan's Ministry of Defense issued a "strong condemnation for such irrational and provocative behaviour" by China.

Moscow views NATO’s exercise in Finland as part of hybrid war on Russia

Moscow is looking at NATO’s maneuvers in Finland to assess the potential risks of such a drill which Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said is part of a hybrid war against Russia.

Russian Troops Prepare for Electronic Launches Under Nuclear Non-Strategic Drills

Soldiers from the southern and central military districts have been training to equip missiles with special training ammunition and occupied positional areas for electronic launches during the third stage of non-strategic nuclear forces drills, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

Russia holds military drills on Kuril Island: Interfax

Russian missile troops held drills on one of the disputed Kuril Islands which Japan considers its own territory, the Interfax news agency cited Russia’s defense ministry as saying on Thursday.

In accordance with the decision of the President Putin, the third stage of the exercise of non-strategic nuclear forces began

The ongoing stage of the exercise is aimed at maintaining the readiness of personnel and equipment of units for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons of Russia to carry out combat missions.

Poland announced a special operation on the border with Belarus

The Polish Army will conduct a special operation on the border with Belarus. This was announced by the head of the country's Ministry of Defense, Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh.

Armenian-US military drills Eagle Partner kick off in Armenia

The Eagle Partner 2024 exercise, involving Armenian and US servicemen, has kicked off in Armenia and will last until July 24, the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.

North Korea Test Fires New Type of Ballistic Missile - State Media

North Korea has carried out a successful test-launch of a new type of tactical ballistic missile, Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5, the Voice of Korea broadcaster reported on Tuesday.

Taiwan says China drills more about intimidation, propaganda than starting war

China’s military drills last week were more about propaganda and intimidation than starting a war, but Chinese forces did show how they could react extremely quickly, the island’s top security official said on Wednesday.

First stage of the exercise with non-strategic nuclear weapons has begun - MoD Ru

The first stage of the exercise with practical testing of the preparation and use of non-strategic nuclear weapons began in the Southern Military District, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.

Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon drills to deter West after statements by French President Emmanuel Macron

Russia said on Monday it would hold a military exercise that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons after what the defense ministry said were provocative threats from Western officials.

Taiwan to conduct military drills to practice ways to break blockade

The Taiwanese armed forces will conduct their annual Han Kuang exercises to practice breaking a blockade of the island, the Taipei Times newspaper writes, citing Tung Chih-hsing, head of the Defense Ministry’s joint combat planning department.

Belarus toughens army combat readiness amid NATO drills

Belarus has started a full-scale inspection of the combat readiness of the armed forces, in light of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)'s exercises going on near its borders, said the defense ministry Monday.

France Holds Massive Drills Simulating High-Intensity Conflict

The French Army's drills, which simulate a high-intensity conflict with an enemy of equal firepower, are currently taking place at the massive combat training center (CENTAC) in Mailly-le-camp in eastern France, Politico reported.

Poised for Accession, Sweden Joins NATO Drills in Reshaped North

Swedish armed forces joined NATO for exercises on Monday, contributing troops, helicopters and fighter jets as the alliance carries out its largest set of military drills since the end of the Cold War.