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.

The Russian and Chinese navies are conducting artillery and anti-submarine drills in the Sea of Japan as part of their planned joint exercises, according to a statement from the Russian Pacific Fleet on Sunday.

The Philippine and U.S. militaries on Monday launched three weeks of joint exercises simulating a "full-scale battle scenario," as the two allies aim to counter Beijing's ambitions in the contested South China Sea.

The Canadian naval ship HMCS Ottawa conducted a joint exercise with the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Higgins in the South China Sea, as reported by the Canadian Joint Operations Command. This comes amid growing tensions in the region, News.az reports citing foreign media.

South Korea conducted live-fire missile interception drills on Wednesday to demonstrate its air defense capabilities, a day after North Korea launched ballistic missiles into the East Sea.