Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth's letter to officers prioritizes combat readiness, urging readiness for "Operation Sindoor 2.0" and "Operation Snow Leopard 2.0." He stresses holistic mission readiness, innovation, and adapting to new warfare domains like AI and machine learning, while also highlighting the army's role in national development and ethical conduct.
Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri-Poonch belt to review security, counter-infiltration, and troop readiness amid heightened security for the Amarnath Yatra.
Russian air defense forces are continuously monitoring Siberia's airspace and are on full combat readiness following a drone alert in Omsk and Novosibirsk regions. An attack on an Omsk oil refinery is being assessed, with no employee injuries reported.
Taiwan reported 13 Chinese military aircraft sorties and 10 naval vessels operating around its waters on Wednesday. Nine aircraft crossed the median line into Taiwan's ADIZ. This follows Taiwan's recent combat readiness drills and China's assertion of sovereignty.
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.
Taiwan's military is conducting an Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise to prepare troops for potential conflict, amid increasingly frequent Chinese air and naval operations. The exercise focuses on rapid deployment and familiarization with battlefield conditions.
South Korea's Navy held four-day live fleet exercises off its western and southern coasts, involving around 20 ships and aircraft, to enhance combat readiness against various maritime threats and regional scenarios.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that European countries aim to achieve combat readiness against Russia by 2030, planning to "buy time by whatever means available" until then. He noted significant investments in Ukraine and increased military budgets.
India's Navy will induct five indigenously-built naval platforms this month, including two Project 17A stealth frigates, a survey vessel, and two anti-submarine warfare crafts. These additions aim to enhance maritime security, combat readiness, and coastal defense, reflecting India's growing domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
Taiwan's Army is holding "Drone Exercise Month" in June, featuring live-fire drills and simulated combat scenarios. Key exercises include drone offense-defense drills off the coast of Dajia, Taichung, and joint operations involving artillery and drones in northern and southern waters, enhancing drone unit combat effectiveness.
Robert Gates, former US Defense Secretary, believes China aims for a gradual takeover of Taiwan, similar to Hong Kong, rather than a direct assault. He expressed doubts about the Chinese military's combat readiness due to a lack of recent experience and internal purges, but warned of China's significant non-military power and industrial capacity.
Edward Lucas said the White House’s "capriciousness" on troop deployment and combat readiness exposes Europe's strategic vulnerability, with countries like Great Britain, Germany, and France creating "corrosive caution and timidity"
The council specified that Finland’s air force conducted the Ilmataktiikka 26 exercise, with the stated goal of enhancing combat readiness and refining coordination between units
The United States faces significant munitions shortages following the conflict in the Middle East, forcing difficult choices about where to sustain military capabilities. According to The New York Times, some critical ground-attack and missile-defense munitions were already short before the war and are now even shorter. The Wall Street Journal reported the US used over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles and 1,500-2,000 interceptor missiles for THAAD and Patriot systems. Fully replenishing stockpiles could take up to six years, potentially affecting combat readiness of US forces in Asia.
