JOINT BOMBING DRILLS
China makes mock dill of destroying US F-35 and F-22 fighter jets. Is PLA preparing for war with US? Details here
Airbus and Google Earth have captured images showing the People's Liberation Army destroying US F-35 and F-22 fighter jets in a remote desert area in northwest China. Really?
US flies B-1B bomber for first precision bomb drill in 7 years as tensions simmer with North Korea
The United States conducted a precision-guided bombing drill with South Korea, flying a B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula for the first time in seven years. This exercise, seen as a show of force against North Korea, included other advanced U.S. and South Korean fighter jets. The drill aimed to demonstrate the U.S. security commitment to South Korea and strengthen joint defense posture. North Korea has recently engaged in provocative actions, including launching rockets and floating balloons carrying trash toward South Korea.
US, South Korea conduct joint bombing drills
The United States flew a B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula for the first joint bombing drills with South Korea in seven years, amidst heightened tensions from North Korea's provocations. The US bomber, escorted by South Korean F-15K jets, dropped Joint Direct Attack Munitions during the exercise. South Korea suspended a 2018 inter-Korean military pact and resumed military activities along the demarcation line. The drills aim to reinforce the US extended deterrence commitment and combined defense posture against North Korea's threats.
China stages mock missile strikes on Taiwan, jets with live missiles used in drills
China staged two-day military exercises involving mock missile strikes and bomber formations targeting Taiwan. These drills, launched after Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, took office, are seen as punishment for his pro-independence stance. The exercises included naval and air operations, testing China's ability to control key areas of Taiwan. Taiwan condemned the actions, mobilizing its forces in response. The U.S. Navy monitored the situation, emphasizing its commitment to regional stability. Despite the tension, life in Taiwan remained unaffected.
Delhi Police, NSG conduct joint drill across city after bomb threats to schools
A mock drill was conducted by security forces at Delhi Public School in Delhi’s RK Puram area on May 04. The mock drill was conducted in view of the recent bomb threat to over 200 schools in Delhi-NCR. The security forces thoroughly checked all the vehicles as part of th...
Kim Jong Un oversees North Korea's first 'nuclear trigger' drills
The drills showcased North Korea's "nuclear trigger" management system for the first time, the official Korean Central News Agency reported, adding this was the country's combined control system for its nuclear weapons.
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The US and South Korea begin large military drills to boost readiness against North Korea's threats
South Korea's military said last week that it would conduct 48 field exercises with the US forces this spring, twice the number conducted last year, and that they would involve live-firing, bombing, air assault and missile interception drills.
Iran's Pakistan attack amid joint drills raises eyebrows
The attack was neither preceded by any effort by the Iranian side to resolve the issue diplomatically nor any acrimonious exchange of statements between the two countries. In fact, the last significant attack by Jaish al Adl, an Iranian separatist group having presence in Pakistan, took place on a police station in Sistan-o-Baluchistan killing 11 policemen a month before the missile attacks. So, it can't possibly be the trigger for retaliation.
North Korea's Kim orders military to 'thoroughly annihilate' US, South Korea if provoked
Experts say small-scale military clashes between North and South Korea could happen this year along their heavily armed border. They say North Korea is also expected to test-launch intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of reaching the mainland US and other major new weapons.
Hamas' Mohammed Deif, Israel attack mastermind, reveals why he launched 9/11 like assault
Mohammed Deif, the mastermind behind the recent Hamas attack on Israel, has provided insights into the motives behind the assault. The attack was in retaliation for Israeli raids on Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque. The decision to plan the operation was fueled by anger over Israeli forces storming the mosque during Ramadan. Deif, who has survived seven Israeli assassination attempts, remains in hiding but is believed to be in Gaza's tunnels.
How a secretive Hamas commander masterminded the attack on Israel
Last week's attack by Hamas on Israel is being called Israel's 9/11 moment, while the militant behind the assault, Mohammed Deif, refers to it as the Al Aqsa Flood. The attack was motivated by Israeli raids on Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque, which angered the Arab and Muslim world. Deif, who rarely speaks publicly, played a significant role in planning the operation, which has resulted in numerous casualties on both sides. The attack was a coordinated effort between Deif and Hamas leader Yehya Sinwar, with only a select few Hamas leaders having knowledge of the operation.
Russia is turning to old ally North Korea to resupply its arsenal for the war in Ukraine
Russia is seeking to replenish its ammunition supplies for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and it is turning to North Korea for assistance. Estimates suggest that North Korea has a significant arsenal of artillery shells and rockets that could be of great value to the Russian army.
Robust, dynamic security grid in place for Amarnath Yatra: Army
The Indian Army has implemented a strong security grid for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. Security measures include the deployment of snipers, anti-drone systems, bomb disposal squads, and dog squads. The army has also set up yatri camps with additional facilities and helipads for medical emergencies
North Korean leader vows 'offensive' nuclear expansion
The meeting of the ruling Workers' Party's Central Military Commission on Monday came amid heightened tensions as the pace of both the North Korean weapons demonstrations and the U.S.-South Korean joint military drills have intensified in recent weeks in a cycle of tit-for-tat.
North Korea demands U.S., South Korea halt joint military drills, threatens 'powerful follow-up measures'
The United States and South Korea began one of their largest combined military air drills on Monday, with hundreds of warplanes from both sides staging mock attacks 24 hours a day for the better part of a week. The operation, called Vigilant Storm, will run until Friday, and will feature about 240 warplanes conducting about 1,600 sorties, the U.S. Air Force said.
North Korea fires two missiles into sea as South Korea wraps up drills
The missile launches, at a time of growing fears that North Korea is preparing its first nuclear test since 2017, were the latest in a year in which North Korea has tested a record number of missiles, whether short-range missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) or others.
North Korea fires two missiles into sea as South Korea wraps up drills
The launch, at a time of growing fears that North Korea is readying for its first nuclear test since 2017, was the latest in a record year of tests, whether of short-range missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), or others.
N. Korea fires missile, artillery shells, inflaming tensions
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement the short-range missile lifted off from the North's capital region at 1:49 a.m. Friday (1649 GMT Thursday; 12:49 p.m. EDT Thursday) and flew toward its eastern waters.
South Korea, U.S. stage drills with aircraft carrier after North Korean missile launches
The maritime drills will take place in waters off South Korea's east coast on Oct. 7-8, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The drills come after North Korea launched a pair of ballistic missiles into the sea on Thursday, and later flew warplanes near the border with the South.
Seoul's reprisal blows up after North Korean missile success
A malfunctioning South Korean ballistic missile blew up as it plowed into the ground on Wednesday during a live-fire drill with the United States that was a reprisal for North Korea's successful launch a day earlier of a weapon that flew over Japan and has the range to strike the US territory of Guam.
South Korea, U.S. fire missiles into the sea to protest 'reckless' North Korea test
South Korea and the U.S. military conducted missile drills in response to North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile over Japan, as the United Nations Security Council prepares to meet over what was Pyongyang's longest-range test.
Seoul's reprisal blows up after North Korean missile success
The explosion and subsequent fire panicked and confused residents of the coastal city of Gangneung, who were already uneasy over the increasingly provocative weapons tests by rival North Korea. Their concern that it could be a North Korean attack only grew as the military and government officials provided no explanation about the explosion for hours.
Indian, Oman Army exercise concludes in Bikaner
The first phase was orientation and familiarisation with weapon equipment and tactical drills of each other wherein both contingents learned the best practices from each other. The second phase was combat conditioning, formulation of joint drills and putting them into practice.
The smaller bombs that could turn Ukraine into a nuclear war zone
Today, both Russia and the United States have nuclear arms that are much less destructive - their power just fractions of the Hiroshima bomb's force, their use perhaps less frightening and more thinkable.
Ukraine, United States to start Black Sea military drills despite Russian protest
Russia's embassy in Washington called last week for the drills to be cancelled, and the Russian defence ministry said it would react if necessary to protect its own national security.
Indian Army and Maharashtra police conduct joint anti-terror exercise in Pune
The joint anti-terror exercise was organised by Agnibaaz Division (41 Artillery Division) of Southern Command of the Indian Army here at Lullanagar on October 9.
India, Sri Lanka hold joint military drill to boost counter-terror cooperation
The 'Mitra Shakti - VI' annual exercise is designed to bolster military relations further between the armies of India and Sri Lanka.
US, South Korea start massive Air Force drills
The regime on November 29 launched an ICBM with improved technology that can deliver a nuclear warhead anywhere in the US, and claimed it had completed its nuclear force.
US, South Korea conduct joint Navy drills to counter North Korea threat
About 40 Navy ships from both countries, including the nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, are taking part in the exercises on the east and west coasts of the peninsula.
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