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France and Poland to simulate strikes on Russia in joint drills

France and Poland are preparing for joint military exercises that will simulate strikes on targets within Russian territory. A notable aspect of these drills is the inclusion of a French nuclear deterrence element, marking what analysts view as a new phase in security cooperation between the two nations.

24 Apr 2026-18:47
Kim Jong-un watches artillery drills on major North Korean holiday

On April 16, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended an artillery firing competition celebrating the country's most significant national holiday, once again bypassing the customary visit to a major state mausoleum.

17 Apr 2026-01:54
US, Philippines hold major joint military drills

The United States and the Philippines have launched a large-scale military exercise aimed at strengthening regional defence cooperation and demonstrating Washington’s continued commitment to its Indo-Pacific allies, according to a senior U.S. military official.

14 Apr 2026-12:59
US, NATO launch major Europe drills to boost deterrence

The United States and its NATO allies are set to begin a series of military exercises across the High North, Baltic region and Poland this month, aimed at reinforcing the alliance’s deterrence posture, US Army Europe and Africa announced.

03 Apr 2026-14:55
North Korea fires suspected missile during U.S.-South Korea drills

North Korea launched a projectile toward the sea on Saturday, according to officials in South Korea and Japan, in a move that came as U.S.–South Korea joint military exercises were underway.

14 Mar 2026-09:32
Philippines, US, Japanese hold joint air drills over Bashi Channel

The militaries of the Philippines, the United States and Japan conducted joint air exercises this week over the Bashi Channel, the strategic waterway separating the Philippines from Taiwan, officials said Friday.

27 Feb 2026-12:14
S. Korea, US to hold Freedom Shield drills in March

South Korea and the United States will conduct their annual joint military exercises, Freedom Shield, from March 9 to 19, military officials announced Wednesday. The drills are described as “defensive in nature,” though they have historically drawn criticism from North Korea, which views them as a rehearsal for invasion.

25 Feb 2026-10:48
Iran, Russia to stage joint drills in Sea of Oman

Iran and Russia will conduct joint naval exercises on February 19 in the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, Iranian Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral Hassan Maghsoudloo announced.

18 Feb 2026-14:18
Iran to temporarily close parts of Strait of Hormuz

Iran will temporarily close sections of the Strait of Hormuz for several hours on Tuesday as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducts military drills in the strategic waterway.

17 Feb 2026-15:38
Iran, Russia, China to conduct naval drills in Strait of Hormuz

Russia, China and Iran have deployed naval vessels to take part in the upcoming “Maritime Security Belt 2026” exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev announced.

17 Feb 2026-13:58