Tag: Military drills
U.S.-South Korea Military Drills Kick Off Amid Protests
The Freedom Shield exercises are expected to involve advanced weapons systems. On Monday, South Korea and the United States kicked off their annual Freedom Shield (FS) military exercises, drawing protests from citizens in Seoul who warned the drills could heighten regional tensions and undermine peace on the Korean Peninsula. RELATED: North Korea Claims ‘Irreversible Consolidation’ […]
March 10, 2026
Iran and Russia Hold Military Drills in Gulf of Oman and Indian Ocean
The joint exercise was launched following a IRGC drill in the Strait of Hormuz. On Thursday, the naval forces of Iran and Russia held a joint drill in the Gulf of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean, successfully carrying out a series of operations. RELATED: Trump Criticizes Britain Over Diego Garcia Base Lease Amid Iran […]
February 19, 2026
Iran Closes the Strait of Hormuz for Naval Drills
Move comes amid U.S. military pressure and second round of nuclear talks. On Tuesday, Iran will close parts of the Strait of Hormuz for several hours during naval exercises, the Fars news agency, which is linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). RELATED: Trump Will Not Destroy Iran: Khamenei “Parts of the Strait of […]
February 17, 2026
Panama & U.S. Begin Joint Military Drills
Panama and the United States will begin joint military exercises on January 12, until February 26, across Panamanian bases, aiming to strengthen national security and enhance Panama Canal protection amid historical concerns about foreign military presence. Panama’s Government announced this Sunday the launch of a new joint military training and exercise program with the United […]
January 12, 2026
Chinese Military Drills Are a Deterrent to Taiwanese Separatism
The ‘Justice Mission-2025’ includes long-range live-fire exercises north and south of the island. On Tuesday, Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry, defended the People’s Liberation Army’s military drills around Taiwan and criticized the stance adopted by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). RELATED: China sanctions US companies for arms sales to Taiwan “The […]
December 30, 2025
Iran Launches Naval Drills in Key Gulf Waters
Diplomat Baqaei condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council’s stance on contested islands. On Thursday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard began two days of naval drills in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. RELATED: Iran’s Lead and Zinc Industry Expands Its Regional Weight During the first day of the exercises, Iranian forces […]
December 5, 2025
Finland and NATO Launch ‘Freezing Winds 25’ Drills
The naval exercise brings together 20 warships and 5,000 troops in the Baltic Sea. On Monday, the Finnish Navy began the “Freezing Winds 25” military maneuvers, which involve 20 warships and about 5,000 troops from 11 NATO countries. RELATED: Venezuela Neutralizes Hostile Aircraft Amid Large-Scale Defense Drills These 11-day drills will take place in Estonian […]
November 24, 2025
Venezuela Accuses the U.S. of Seeking Confrontation Through Military Drills
PM Persad-Bissessar has renounced the sovereignty of Trinidad and Tobago to act as a military colony. On Sunday, Venezuela denounced before the international community that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump continues its intention to provoke military actions against the Bolivarian nation. RELATED: Venezuela Denounces U.S.–Trinidad and Tobago Military Drills as a Threat to […]
October 27, 2025
Venezuela Activates Three New Defense Zones in Response to U.S. Military Threats
The Bolivarian nation is preparing for potential U.S. attacks through its ‘Independence 200 Plan.’ On Tuesday, Venezuela activated three Integral Defense Operational Zones (ZODI) in the eastern part of the country to protect the coasts and the Venezuelan Atlantic waters amid U.S. military threats. RELATED: The newly launched ZODIs correspond to the states of Nueva […]
October 14, 2025
Lithuania Launches Largest-Ever Mobilization System Exercise
The drills involve all 60 municipalities along with 115 institutions and agencies. On Monday, Lithuania launched Vycio Skliautas 2025, the country’s largest-ever exercise aimed at testing national defense and crisis response capabilities. RELATED: Poland Extends Border Controls With Germany and Lithuania Until April 2026 Running through Oct. 11, the drills involve all 60 municipalities along […]