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U.S. claims its military exercises with the Philippines are purely defensive and focused on readiness

U.S.-Philippine military exercises have a long history and are described as “purely defensive,” aimed at ensuring military preparedness and safeguarding regional security, according to a spokesperson from the U.S. State Department on Saturday. This statement came in response to an email inquiry following China‘s defense ministry’s call on Manila to remove U.S. “Typhon” intermediate-range missiles. The spokesperson emphasized that the temporary positioning of U.S. missile … Continue reading U.S. claims its military exercises with the Philippines are purely defensive and focused on readiness

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Taiwan is monitoring Chinese aircraft carriers amid reports of possible military exercises this weekend

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday that it is closely monitoring the movements of a Chinese aircraft carrier and evaluating China‘s military activities, as security sources indicate that Beijing may initiate new military exercises as early as this weekend. China, which asserts its claim over the democratically governed Taiwan, has conducted two rounds of military drills around the island this year, with its … Continue reading Taiwan is monitoring Chinese aircraft carriers amid reports of possible military exercises this weekend

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Indonesia and Russia hold joint military training exercises in Java Sea

Naval forces from Indonesia and Russia commenced their inaugural joint military training exercises in the Java Sea on Monday, according to the Indonesian navy. Analysts interpret this development as a reflection of Indonesia’s openness to establishing relationships with various nations. This collaborative effort aligns with the recent commitment made by Indonesia’s newly inaugurated President Prabowo Subianto to strengthen defense ties with Russia, as part of … Continue reading Indonesia and Russia hold joint military training exercises in Java Sea

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Taiwan says China’s live-fire drills may serve as demonstration of China’s “deterrence effect”

Taiwan’s defense ministry announced on Tuesday that the live-fire military exercises conducted by China in a province adjacent to the island are part of standard annual training. However, they may also serve as a demonstration of China’s “deterrence effect” in the Taiwan Strait region. In a notice issued late Monday, China’s Maritime Safety Administration indicated that an area surrounding Niushan Island in Fujian province would … Continue reading Taiwan says China’s live-fire drills may serve as demonstration of China’s “deterrence effect”

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China deployed a record 153 military aircraft during war games near Taiwan

China deployed a record 153 military aircraft during war games near Taiwan, according to the island’s government on Tuesday. They emphasized that such exercises conducted without prior notification pose a threat to regional stability. The one-day “Joint Sword-2024B” drill, which took place on Monday without advance warning, was characterized by China as a response to “separatist actions” following a national day address by Taiwan’s President … Continue reading China deployed a record 153 military aircraft during war games near Taiwan

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China’s military starts new series of exercises near Taiwan

China’s military commenced a new series of exercises near Taiwan on Monday, characterizing them as a warning against the “separatist actions of Taiwan independence forces.” The military did not specify an end date for these drills, which have drawn criticism from the government in Taipei. Taiwan, a democratically governed entity that China claims as its own, has been on high alert for additional military exercises … Continue reading China’s military starts new series of exercises near Taiwan

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China to conduct military exercises this week in proximity to Taiwan

China is expected to conduct military exercises this week in proximity to Taiwan, with Taiwanese officials suggesting that the upcoming National Day address by President Lai Ching-te may serve as a justification for these actions aimed at compelling the island to acknowledge Beijing’s sovereignty claims. In May, China initiated “punishment” drills around Taiwan shortly after Lai’s inauguration, which Beijing characterized as a reaction to “separatist … Continue reading China to conduct military exercises this week in proximity to Taiwan

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NATO conducts an exercise in Iceland to oversee the crucial North Atlantic route

Seven NATO member nations participated in an exercise based in Iceland, focused on safeguarding critical underwater communication lines and maritime routes from conventional military threats and sabotage activities. The annual Northern Viking exercise concluded on September 3, following 11 days of collaborative operations in the maritime corridor known as the GIUK gap, which stands for Greenland, Iceland, and the United Kingdom. This region serves as … Continue reading NATO conducts an exercise in Iceland to oversee the crucial North Atlantic route

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