Exercises

UK Tests Helicopter-Drone Tactics in Norwegian Fjord Drills

The UK Royal Navy’s Wildcat helicopter crews have trained alongside unmanned aerial systems during the three-week Tamber Shield exercise in Norway’s fjords, focused on countering high-speed littoral threats.

Russia Begins Three Days of Nuclear Drills

Russia's army on Tuesday began three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country, as Kyiv escalates its drone attacks and with President Vladimir Putin headed to China.

Iran’s Guards Hold Military Drills in Capital as Ceasefire Teeters

Iran's Revolutionary Guards held military exercises in the capital, Tehran, to prepare for any confrontation, state media reported.

UK Assesses Supply Chain Resilience Under Simulated Wartime Pressure 

The UK is conducting a defense-focused wargame to assess how its supply chains would perform under a sustained, high-intensity conflict.

NATO Taps Ukrainian Drone Operators to Replicate Battlefield Threats in Drills

NATO is integrating Ukrainian drone operators into its military drills to replicate battlefield conditions shaped by the war against Russia.

US Begins Philippines War Games in Thick of Middle East Conflict

Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises Monday set against the backdrop of the Middle East war.

US Air Force in S. Korea Tests Air Ops Continuity After Runway Damage

The US Air Force tested a contingency plan to keep aircraft operational if a runway is damaged at Osan Air Base in South Korea.

South Korean Army Integrates Virtual Reality Into Reservist Drills

The South Korean Army is expanding the use of virtual reality and digital monitoring technologies in reservist training.

Ukraine Revamps Military Training With Focus on FPV Drone Defense

Ukraine has updated its basic military training program to place greater emphasis on defending against first-person view drones.

QinetiQ Provides Hammerhead USV Targets for Cobra Gold in Thailand

QinetiQ Target Systems Canada has supplied Hammerhead uncrewed surface vehicle targets for Exercise Cobra Gold in Thailand.

Philippine Army Repels Simulated Attack in Littoral Live-Fire Drill

The Philippine Army has announced that its armor and artillery units repelled a simulated enemy attack during a littoral live-fire exercise.

Taiwan Launches More Intensive Army Training With 10-Day Continuous Drills

Taiwan’s army has launched an expanded combat training cycle exposing troops to more demanding battlefield conditions.

UK Navy Warship Neutralizes Multiple Drone Threats in Live Exercise

The UK's HMS Duncan successfully engaged and neutralized multiple aerial and surface drone threats in a complex live‑and‑synthetic exercise designed to stretch the warship’s detection and response systems to their limits.

NATO Trains Storming Baltic Beach to Deter Russia

Thousands of NATO troops including from Spain and Turkey joined an exercise on Germany's Baltic coast that defense officials labelled a show of readiness to deter Russia.

Chinese Military Flights Near Taiwan Surge 15-Fold in Five Years: Report

Chinese military flights near Taiwan surged nearly 15-fold over five years, reflecting Beijing’s growing pressure on the island.

US and Morocco Gear Up for AI-Driven Military Exercises in Africa

The US and Morocco will test artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced digital systems during the upcoming African Lion 2026 exercises.

Panama Announces Joint Canal Defense Training With US

US and Panamanian forces on Monday will begin joint training aimed at protecting the strategic shipping route of the Central American country's canal, officials said.

Chinese, Iranian Warships in South Africa for Exercises

Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa's main navy base ahead of exercises that were also meant to involve Russia.

China Fires Rockets on Second Day of Military Drills Around Taiwan

China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday for a second day of live-fire drills.

Dutch Navy Trains Against Swarm Threats in UK Exercise

The Dutch Navy has conducted live-fire drills off the UK coast to practice countering simulated swarm attacks during Exercise Sharpshooter.

China Launches Military Drills Simulating Blockade of Taiwan Ports

China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports.

Ukraine, Germany to Build Bohdana Howitzers With Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Ukraine has partnered with Germany to produce Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems using Mercedes-Benz Zetros tactical transport trucks.

Dutch Army Procures Military Vehicle Test Rigs From RENK

RENK Test System has secured a major contract to supply a new suite of advanced test systems for the Royal Netherlands Army’s ground vehicles.