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US, Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic Bashi Channel
U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts have staged joint combat drills near southern Taiwan, a flashpoint in the Washington-Beijing military rivalry.
US military launches annual Flintlock exercise in Africa
Soldiers from several African countries are being trained in counter-insurgency tactics as part of the annual U.S.-led exercise known as Flintlock.
By Sam Mednick, AP
National Guard preps for potential Arctic conflicts with Russia, China
As China and Russia increase northern operations, the National Guard is preparing to help defend NATO territory.
US, UK join Pacific allies in Fijian military exercise
The U.S. has promised greater engagement with the South Pacific after China and the Solomon Islands signed a bilateral security treaty.
US, SKorea open biggest drills in years amid North threats
The exercises will continue through Sept. 1 and include drills with aircraft, warships, tanks and potentially tens of thousands of troops.
US leads exercise in North Macedonia, NATO’s newest member
Nearly 10,000 soldiers from 19 nations are taking part in NATO’s planned “Swift Response” exercises as Russia’s war in Ukraine continues for a 12th week.
US, Filipino forces start war drills in region facing Taiwan
Thousands of American and Filipino forces opened on Monday one of their largest combat exercises in years.
Frontline Photos: March 20, 2022
A smoky silhouette, a mountain view, urban breach training and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Japan-US marine combat drills held amid China, Russia worry
The exercise comes at a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has intensified worries about what could happen in East Asia, where China’s growing assertiveness has escalated tension around Taiwan.
Calling all pirates: This US lawmaker wants you to seize Russian vessels
The anti-Putin pirates.
By Sarah Sicard