Donald Trump orders reduction of joint US-South Korea military drills due to his "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, despite South Korea proceeding with planned exercises.
Donald Trump criticised US-South Korea joint military exercises as 'costly' and 'hostile' on social media, highlighting his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as Seoul and Washington begin annual drills.
Donald Trump has ordered US defense secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce joint US-South Korean military drills, citing his relationship with Kim Jong-un, despite warnings that North Korea is adapting battlefield tactics from Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and criticizing Seoul over Iran.
US President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing costs and inappropriate signaling to North Korea, which he described as "unthreatening and respectful". The move coincides with the scheduled start of the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills and follows North Korea's recent ballistic missile tests in protest of the exercises.
Taiwan conducted its annual Han Kuang military drills, including a 30-minute internet slowdown to 256 Kbps in 7 cities, and air raid simulations, as part of preparations for a potential Chinese invasion, prompting President Lai Ching-te to apologize for the inconvenience.
Taiwan's defence ministry announced upcoming military drills will test the wartime relocation of weapons production lines and simulate PLA attack scenarios across the Taiwan Strait.
The China Coast Guard used water cannons and dangerous maneuvers against multiple Philippine vessels near Huangyan Island (Scarborough Shoal) on July 24, leading to a standoff between 10 Philippine and 15 Chinese ships.
Beijing's maritime safety administration announced a two-day military drill near Dongshan Island, Fujian province, following remarks by Taiwan's Lai Ching-te, who called on DPP members to oppose 'red terror' from Beijing. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized Lai's 'Taiwan independence' stance.
China's maritime safety administration announced military drills east and south of Dongshan Island on Thursday and Friday, following remarks by Taiwan's DPP leader Lai, who called on party members to oppose Beijing's "red terror," which China condemned as challenging the one-China principle.
Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin stated that the upcoming "Coalition of the Willing" exercises in Poland, involving French and British troops, will be symbolic rather than large-scale, aimed at demonstrating unity against the "Russian threat." He also deemed foreign troop deployment in Ukraine unacceptable.
China's advanced Fujian aircraft carrier transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, closely monitored by Taiwan's forces, a day after Taipei began a five-day combat readiness exercise aimed at boosting its wartime deployment capabilities.
台灣昨日展開為期五天的軍事演習，旨在提升戰備能力，應對中國可能的軍事攻擊。演習重點在於測試軍隊的快速部署能力，並模擬真實的「即時、實彈、現場」訓練，以反制中國日益頻繁的「灰色地帶」戰術。
Taiwan's National Security Institute deputy secretary-general Ho Cheng-hui stated China is increasingly using "hybrid warfare" and grey-zone tactics, like coast guard deployments and legal claims, to pressure Taiwan instead of direct military confrontation. He urged Taiwan to adopt "absolute transparency" similar to the Philippines to counter Beijing's narrative.
China is diversifying its maritime claims east of Taiwan through military drills, coastguard patrols, and resource surveys, according to state-affiliated Yuyuan Tantian. This follows Japan and the Philippines' talks on economic zones, which Beijing condemned.
China is diversifying its maritime claims east of Taiwan through military drills, coastguard patrols, and resource surveys, according to state-affiliated Yuyuan Tantian. This follows Japan and the Philippines' talks on economic zones, which Beijing condemned.
Armenia and the US will conduct joint military drills, Eagle Partner, in Armenia from June 17-25. The exercises are part of preparations for international peacekeeping missions.
Armenia will host the annual Eagle Partner joint military drills with the United States from June 17-25. France and Greece will also participate in the exercises, which aim to enhance interoperability for international peacekeeping missions.
The largest US-Philippine military drill to date, seen as targeting China, has prompted warnings from Chinese experts about exacerbating regional instability amid heightened Indo-Pacific tensions.
Belarus participates for the first time in large-scale joint military drills with Russia, a move that comes amid heightened tensions with European NATO members, particularly following Lithuania's call to attack Kaliningrad. Belarusian President Lukashenko issued a strong warning against those considering war.
The L3Harris VAMPIRE anti-drone system was evaluated during the Balikatan joint military exercises in the Philippines, highlighting efforts to bolster short-range air defense against growing drone threats in the Indo-Pacific region.
Libya's "Dignity Shield 2" military drill, involving 25,000 soldiers, began Tuesday. Meanwhile, Egypt's Foreign Minister visited the UK to discuss regional developments and bilateral ties. In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces denied releasing a field commander, as the army reportedly broke a siege in South Kordofan.
Libya's "Dignity Shield 2" military drill, involving land, sea, and air forces, commenced Tuesday in Ras Al-Alba, attended by Arab and international diplomats. The exercise, described as the largest in the National Army's history, aims to enhance military readiness and is timed with the "Battle of Dignity" anniversary.
Finnish activist Sally Raiski, now in Russia, claims Finland's military drills near the Russian border, coupled with anti-Russia media narratives and perceived Nazi sentiments, suggest preparations for provocations against Russia. She noted that Finnish soldiers consider winter drills their most important.
