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.
Belarus and Russia have commenced joint military exercises focused on nuclear weapons combat, according to Belarus's Ministry of Defence. The drills are described as planned and not targeting any specific nation, but have drawn concern from Ukraine and NATO allies.
Iran is preparing for a resumption of hostilities with the US and Israel, indicated by military movements and internal security exercises, as peace talks remain stalled over sovereignty of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards held military exercises in Tehran to prepare for potential confrontation amid warnings of a Middle East ceasefire collapse.
China's PLA Southern Theatre Command announced Friday that a naval fleet recently conducted drills in waters east of Luzon, the northernmost major island of the Philippines. The command, which oversees the South China Sea, described the exercises as "a necessary action taken in response to the current regional situation." The deployment coincided with Monday's launch of Balikatan 2026, a 19-day annual large-scale joint exercise led by the United States and the Philippines.
