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21 April

A black B-1B Lancer bomber is seen flying above a mountainous region. The mountains' land have colors ranging from forest's greens to desert yellows and whites. The sky above is cloudy and white.

US Deploys B-1B Bombers to Japan for Military Drills

The US Air Force has deployed B-1B Lancer bombers to Misawa Air Base in Japan for bomber training operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

21 April

Philippine and US Marines simulate a beach landing from combat rubber raiding crafts onto a small island off the coast of Palawan, Philippines

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Shared Adversity’ as Philippines, US Launch Joint Military Drills

The Philippine and US militaries kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario," as the two allies seek to deter Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South China Sea.

8 April

HMS Dauntless took part in a live-firing exercise shooting down drones.

Giulia Bernacchi

Royal Navy’s HMS Dauntless Engages Drone Threats in Live-Fire Exercise

The UK Royal Navy’s HMS Dauntless destroyer has carried out a live-fire exercise off the coast of Wales, engaging multiple drone threats.

3 April

China's aircraft carrier the Liaoning sails with other ships

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says Ends Two-Day Taiwan Drills With Simulated Strikes on Key Ports, Energy Sites

China's military completed live-fire drills simulating strikes on key ports and energy sites targeting Taiwan.

Mar- 2025 -

26 March

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Takes Ukraine Lessons Into Europe’s Top Air Defense Drills

NATO commanders said they were drawing on lessons learned in the drone war over Ukraine to conduct Europe's largest air defense exercise that ends in the Netherlands on Wednesday.

24 March

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, US Kick off Army Drills Ahead of Hegseth Visit

The Philippine and US militaries kicked off joint exercises involving a combined 5,000 troops days before new US Secretary Hegseth's visit.

21 March

Joe Saballa

Military Engineers Shine in Taiwan’s ‘Immediate Response’ Drills

Taiwan’s military engineers took center stage on the third day of the “Immediate Combat Response” drills, showcasing their ability to fortify defenses.

19 March