Military Drills

China, Russia, Iran Holding Joint Military Drills in Gulf of Oman

The Chinese, Russian and Iranian navies are holding joint military drills in the Gulf of Oman this week, against a volatile regional backdrop of war in Gaza and attacks in the Red Sea by the Yemeni Houthis. These three countries, which share a common desire to counter what they see as American hegemony, had already organized joint drills in the ...

Jordan Launches Multinational ‘Eager Lion’ War Games

The Jordanian military announced Sunday the launch of the "Eager Lion" military exercise, with ground, naval and air forces from 33 countries including the United States, France and Britain. The drills, set to end on May 23, include anti-terrorism and air defense training, army spokesman Colonel Mustafa al-Hiyari told a news conference. He said ...

Russia Starts Tactical Nuclear Drills Near Ukraine

Russia announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons exercises near Ukraine on Tuesday, claiming it was reacting to Western "threats," as Ukrainian army claims some success around the Northeastern city of Kharkiv. Russia on Tuesday announced the start of tactical nuclear weapons drills close to Ukraine, in what it said was a response to Western ...

End of Chinese Military Intimidation Drills Around Taiwan

China puts an end to the military exercises around Taiwan, which began on Thursday morning in reaction to the election of pro-independence president Lai Ching-te. China has ended two days of military drills around Taiwan that saw jets loaded with live munitions and warships practice seizing and isolating the self-ruled island. The exercises ...

China Launches Patrols in Contested Waters as US Hold Drills

China carried out a combat patrol to test "strike capabilities" near a flashpoint reef in the South China Sea on Wednesday, as the United States and its allies held joint military drills in the same waters. Tensions in the disputed waterway have spiked following a series of escalating confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels that ...