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Russia and China conduct massive joint military exercises

For decades China has been considered by Russia as one of its potential threats.

14/09/2018

Russia

Russia to hold biggest military exercises since Cold War

They'll involve 300,000 troops, 1,000 military aircraft, two of Russia's naval fleets, and all its airborne units.

28/08/2018

South Korea

U.S. and South Korea suspend two more military exercises

The Pentagon said the idea is to support negotiations with North Korea but Trump said Pyongyang is still an extraordinary threat

23/06/2018

China

Kim Jong-un visits China following historic Trump summit

North Korea's leader met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on his third trip to Beijing since March. They were expected to discuss sanctions and the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

19/06/2018

World News

Which countries spend the most on their military?

Total world military expenditure was estimated to reach nearly €1.5 billion in 2017, the highest level since the end of the Cold War. How does Europe, and your country, stack up?

02/05/2018

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Russian paratroopers film their drill jumps

The Russian military has release footage of the moment its paratroopers jumpr from an airplane

11/04/2018

United Kingdom

Stark choice for Britain: invest in army or face Russian attack

The UK has a black hole in its defence budget whilst the Russia is developing "eye-watering" military capabilities. In a rare political intervention, Britain's army chief has called for additional defence funding.

23/01/2018

Serbia

Serbian & US paratroopers train together

A little more than a decade ago US and Serbian forces were at loggerheads in the Balkans. Now they are training together with a view to an eventual Serbian-NATO partnership.

16/11/2017

USA

US holds naval drill in South Korean peninsula

Donald Trump's 12-day tour of Asia has not lessened tension between the US and North Korea. Events took a personal turn over the weekend with the two leaders trading personal insults.

13/11/2017

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US conducts military exercises on Korean peninsula

Live-fire drills conducted as part of two-day exercise amid tensions with North Korea.

21/09/2017

Russia

Western concerns over Russia-Belarus military drills

Western concerns over Russia-Belarus military drills

20/09/2017

Russia

China and Russia stage naval drills near North Korea amid heightened tension

18/09/2017

World News

Zapad 2017: what you need to know about Belarus and Russia's military exercises

This week Russia and Belarus are conducting drills that have worried Nato members.

15/09/2017

Venezuela

Venezuela holds military exercises after US threat

Venezuela is holding two days of nationwide armed forces exercises and has called on civilians to join reserve units to defend against a possible attack by the US.

27/08/2017

Russia

Russia in display of naval might

Russia's annual Navy Day parade in gives Moscow the chance to display to the world its maritime power and military strength.

30/07/2017

China

China's Xi calls for building elite army during 90th anniversary parade

China's President, Xi Jinping has marked the 90th anniversary of People's Liberation Army by calling for an elite military force to be built

30/07/2017

United Kingdom

HMS Queen Elizabeth sets sail

HMS Queen Elizabeth will spend two years at sea for trials

26/06/2017

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Japan's security forces prepare for Olympic games

In preparation for the 2020 Olympic games Japan's security forces have been test-driving anti-terrorist protocols

22/06/2017

USA

US launches missile test

30/05/2017

My Europe Series

Gotland: Western sentinel in the Baltic sea

It's also ranked as a top tourist destination for its Viking Age charm... But right now this Swedish island close to Russia is beefing up its military forces and ties with NATO.

29/05/2017