Europe confronts an existential challenge: how to defend itself against Russia with diminishing US support. This realization is accelerating defense budget increases and prompting discussions around 'Nato 3.0' and the potential for European-led security initiatives like 'coalitions of the willing'.
A Russian naval ship, identified as the frigate Neustrashimy, conducted a 30-minute live-fire exercise in international waters off southern England on Monday, informing a British naval patrol vessel, HMS Tyne. UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting called the incident "performative and irresponsible."
A Russian warship, the Neustrashimy, conducted a rare 30-minute live-fire exercise in international waters 45 miles south of Plymouth, UK, on Monday. The drill, which required a British warship to reposition, occurred amid heightened maritime tensions and follows the seizure of a Russia-linked oil tanker last month.
A Russian frigate, Neustrashimy, conducted a 30-minute live-fire artillery exercise in international waters off Plymouth, monitored by a Royal Navy ship and a French military aircraft. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the exercise, stating the Royal Navy tracked the vessel closely to protect UK national security.
A Russian frigate, Neustrashimy, conducted a 30-minute live-fire artillery exercise 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth in international waters, closely monitored by the Royal Navy's HMS Tyne and a French military aircraft. The incident follows increased Russian naval activity near UK waters, including a previous warning shot incident involving a British yacht.
China's CCTV reported that Japanese warships and aircraft repeatedly harassed and provoked Chinese naval assets during a 40-day exercise in the western Pacific and South China Sea. Japan has not yet responded to the accusations.
China's military has broadcast footage of a DF-17 missile launch for the first time, showing a live-fire exercise. The missile, first seen in 2019, was featured in a military news program ahead of the PLA Rocket Force's 60th anniversary.
Taiwan's military conducted a live-fire exercise of US-supplied HIMARS on the west coast, simulating precision strikes to demonstrate rapid deployment and battlefield reinforcement capabilities. The drill involved 32 rockets fired from six launchers, with the military aiming to enhance its 'porcupine' defense strategy.
Taiwan's military conducted a live-fire exercise, firing U.S.-supplied HIMARS rockets towards the Taiwan Strait, simulating a response to a potential Chinese invasion. This marks the first time the rockets were fired into the waters separating the island from mainland China.
China's Liaoning carrier group is conducting routine far-sea drills including flight training and live-fire exercises. Japan reported Chinese J-15 jets locked fire-control radar on Japanese F-15s near Okinawa.
When the United States and the Philippines opened this year’s Balikatan exercises, the message travelled far beyond the parade ground. More than 17,000 troops are taking part in drills set to run until May 8. What matters is where the drills unfold, who has joined and what kind of regional habit they are helping to normalise. Japan took part in its first Balitakan live-fire exercises. Australia, Canada, France and New Zealand were also active participants. Then the exercises moved closer to...
