# military drills

This year

2023

US and Philippines begin largest joint military exercises after China drills around Taiwan

Nearly 18,000 troops are taking part in the annual exercises, which will include a live-fire drill in the South China Sea.

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Apr 11th 2023, 7:59 AM

China simulates strikes 'against key targets' in Taiwan during second day of drills

Taiwan’s defence ministry said it had detected nine Chinese warships and 58 aircraft around the island today.

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Updated

Apr 9th 2023, 10:54 AM

China launches three days of military drills around Taiwan after US Speaker meeting

Taiwan’s defence ministry said eight Chinese warships and 42 fighter jets have been detected around the island.

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Updated

Apr 8th 2023, 12:30 PM

Last year

2022

North and South Korea exchange warning shots along sea border amid tensions

The incident comes amid heightened tensions over North Korea’s recent barrage of missile tests.

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Oct 24th 2022, 6:38 AM

North Korea says recent tests were 'tactical nuclear' drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared the country an “irreversible” nuclear power.

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Oct 10th 2022, 6:58 AM

China launches fresh military drills around Taiwan

Taiwan is also due to begin its own live-fire drills tomorrow.

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Aug 8th 2022, 7:28 AM

China's largest-ever Taiwan military drills draw to a close

Beijing has raged at a trip to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Aug 7th 2022, 11:44 AM

All time

US and South Korea engage in joint military drills

South Korea and the US insist the annual drills are defensive in nature – but the North has threatened to wage a “sacred war”.

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Feb 27th 2012, 3:12 PM