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China, Iran and Russia begin joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman

Footage aired on Chinese state television showed the Chinese, Iranian and Russian navies conducting a joint exercise in the Gulf of Oman, near the mouth of the Persian Gulf.

Thailand

US and South Korea join Thailand in massive military exercise

Drills in east and southeast Asia are designed to demonstrate readiness against any future Chinese aggression.

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Sweden sends troops to NATO frontline with Russia

The country is preparing to join the US-led alliance, though still faces opposition from Hungary.

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Noise, the invisible pollutant threatening marine life, explained

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Australian and Filipino troops hold exercises in South China Sea

Australian and Filipino troops have held joint military exercises near a flashpoint in the South China Sea which is claimed by China

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Russia and China hold drills in Sea of Japan

Moscow says it has dispatched warships just a day after China said its navy was preparing for joint exercises with Russia

Germany

Germany prepares to host NATO's biggest ever air exercise over Europe

Germany is hosting NATO's biggest ever air exercise over Europe next week with 250 planes from member countries simulating the alliance's response to an attack on Europe. The exercise could cause some disruption to civilian flight schedules and create extra noise.

World News

Arctic Exercise Challenge returns with important geopolitical stakes

The Arctic Challenge Exercise is back for its sixth edition. Hosted by Finland, Norway and Sweden, the ACE is one of Europe's largest live air exercises. Approximately 150 different aircraft will be joining the exercise.

Europe News

EU Commission calls for intensified bloc-wide naval operations

Together, the 27 EU member states manage the largest maritime exclusion zone in the world.

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Russians rehearse for Moscow's annual victory parade

Russians remember World War II each year with a victory parade on May 9th. Although events have been called off in some cities near the Ukraine border, soldiers have been rehearsing for the event in Moscow.

Taiwan

China says it has completed three-day military drills around Taiwan

China announced it had "successfully" finished three-day military drills on Monday.

China

China flies fighter jets near Taiwan after leader's US trip

China sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward Taiwan on Saturday, the Taiwanese government said. It's retaliation for a meeting between the US House of Representatives speaker and the president of the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory.

USA

Ukrainian soldiers near completion of defensive missile training in US

The Patriot missile system, which the soldiers are being trained for, is useful for defending population centres and critical infrastructure.

Russia

Who are Russia’s allies a year after Putin's invasion of Ukraine?

Since Russia’s leader ordered his troops into Ukraine, Moscow has been working hard to seek new strategic partners or to deepen existing relations.

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Combat training in Taiwan before Lunar New Year

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen inspects troops at an army barracks ahead of the Lunar New Year and oversees an exercise by the infantry repelling a mock attack by enemy forces.

Taiwan

China sends planes and ships towards Taiwan in display of force

Early on Sunday and Monday mornings, Chinese aircraft including fighter jets and drones crossed the median of the Taiwan Strait - a violation of an unofficial boundary tacitly accepted by both Beijing and Taipei.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

EU is committed to Bosnia’s sovereignty, bloc's diplomat says

Deputy Head of the EU mission to Bosnia Aurelie Valtat made the comment as thousands of troops from 20 different countries take part in drills.

Belgium

NATO insists annual nuclear drills are not linked to Russia tensions

The manoeuvres are likely to coincide with Moscow's own annual nuclear drills, dubbed "Grom", in which Russia tests its nuclear-capable bombers, submarines and missiles.

Estonia

Estonia holds six-day snap military drills for 2,800 reservists

It comes after Estonia's neighbour Russia called up reservists last week to boost numbers fighting in Ukraine.

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South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills.

South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills on Wednesday as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise.