Seoul conducts exercise simulating full-scale conflict on Korean Peninsula

South Korea’s Ground Operations Command has held an exercise simulating an all-out war scenario on the Korean Peninsula, the South Korean Army reported.

Russia holds military exercises near southern Kuril Islands

Russia’s Pacific Fleet conducted training missile strikes against a group of simulated enemy ships near the coast of the southern Kuril Islands, its press service said Thursday.

PLA begins second day of live-fire exercises around Taiwan

The People’s Liberation Army began a second day of large-scale drills around Taiwan on Tuesday with a live-fire exercise in waters to the north of the island.

China Urges Philippines to Stop Provocations in South China Sea

China calls on the Philippines to stop provocations and escalation of tensions in the South China Sea, Tian Junli, a spokesperson of People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command, said on Sunday.

Russia and Iran Launch Joint Naval Drills in Caspian Sea

Russia and Iran will begin the three-day CASAREX 2025 joint drills in the Caspian Sea on July 21, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday.

Japan, Indonesia plan a joint warship amid China tensions at sea

In a move that analysts see as emblematic of Tokyo’s shift towards broader security alliances – and Jakarta’s quest to bolster its maritime defences – Japan and Indonesia are on the cusp of a landmark agreement to co-develop a warship for the Indonesian Navy.

NATO's Largest Artillery Exercise Underway in Finland

Finland is hosting its first large-scale NATO artillery exercise since the Nordic nation joined the military alliance last year, with live fire drills starting on Sunday.

'Historic' UK-Germany Defense Agreement to Bolster Forces Near Russia

The UK and Germany are expected to sign a landmark defense agreement next week, The Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing UK Defense Secretary John Healey.

US, Philippines launch war games a day after China's Taiwan drills

Thousands of US and Filipino marines launched 10 days of joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, a day after China held huge drills around Taiwan. 

Taiwan's leader responds to Chinese military drills

Lai's office said China should "respect the people of Taiwan's choice of a free and democratic way of life, refrain from military provocations".

Russia launches largest navy drills of post-Soviet era alongside China in East Sea

Russia launched its largest navy drills of the post-Soviet era on Tuesday alongside Chinese warships, the latest sign of deepening military cooperation between the two global powers. 

US, South Korea Start Military Drills To 'Counter North Korean Threats'

South Korea and the United States are beginning the annual major joint military exercises Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) to strengthen their joint defense readiness and ability to counter "threats from North Korea."

In accordance with the decision of the President Putin, the third stage of the exercise of non-strategic nuclear forces began

The ongoing stage of the exercise is aimed at maintaining the readiness of personnel and equipment of units for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons of Russia to carry out combat missions.

Russian navy starts major drills involving most of its fleet

The Russian navy started planned exercises involving most of its fleet as well as 20,000 personnel and 300 ships, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday, citing the defense ministry.

Russia conducts second mobile nuclear missile launcher drills this month

Russian forces are conducting drills involving Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers, Russian media reported on Tuesday, in what would be the second such exercise in less than a month.

US, Philippines Hold Coast Guard Exercise in South China Sea

The United States and the Philippines have conducted a coast guard exercise in the South China Sea, the US 7th Fleet said on Wednesday.

Poland announced a special operation on the border with Belarus

The Polish Army will conduct a special operation on the border with Belarus. This was announced by the head of the country's Ministry of Defense, Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh.

Belarus, China to Hold Counterterrorism Drills From July 8-19

Belarus and China will hold joint counterterrorism drills from July 8-19 in the Eastern European country, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

South Korea Carries Out Live-Fire Drills Near North's Border First Time in 6 Years

South Korea carried out live-fire drills near the border with North for the first time in six years following the dissolution of an inter-Korean tension reduction pact which banned such exercises, the South Korean army said on Tuesday.

North Korea blames US, Japan, South Korea for creating ‘NATO of Asian version’

North Korea believes that by bolstering their trilateral defense cooperation, the United States, Japan and South Korea seek to establish "NATO of Asian version", the North Korean Foreign Ministry said in a statement.