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By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Sep 18, 2020

News

Air Force special operators are learning new tricks to fight in the tough Arctic environment

As military activity in the Arctic increases, the U.S. Air Force expects to play major role, and its special operators...

By Jared Keller Aug 31, 2020

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Watch the Navy blow the hell out of a warship in a not-so-subtle message to China

The largest largest maritime military exercise in the world may have been scaled back this year due to the novel...

By Task & Purpose Aug 31, 2020

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The sinking of the USS Durham at RIMPAC

Live fire from ships and aircraft participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise sink the decommissioned amphibious cargo...

By Jesse Johnson, Japan Times Aug 19, 2020

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The US and Japan just teamed up for multiple joint air and sea exercises in a message to China

In an implicit message to China, the Japanese and U.S. militaries teamed up this week for a number of joint...

By Benjamin Brimelow, Business Insider Aug 3, 2020

Analysis

What a fake aircraft carrier reveals about how Iran plans to take on the US

Iran's 'Great Prophet 14' military exercise included rocket and missile launches, anti-aircraft fire, drone attacks, and ship maneuvers, culminating in...

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider May 29, 2020

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The US military is practicing fending off enemy bombers attacking the homeland in a first-of-its-kind exercise

The ongoing exercise marks the first time four U.S. combatant commands and NORAD have come together to conduct homeland defense...

By Jeff Schogol Mar 11, 2020

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US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears

Expect more cancellations.

By Jeff Schogol Feb 25, 2020

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The US military is preparing to battle the coronavirus in the Pacific

The U.S. military is preparing to face a new enemy in the Asia-Pacific region: the burgeoning coronavirus epidemic

By Haley Britzky Feb 17, 2020

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US and partner forces kick off annual exercise to better counter violent extremism in Africa

Forces from over 30 countries plan to participate.

By Richard Sisk, Military.com Jan 29, 2020

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US troops are still ready to ‘fight tonight’ against North Korea despite canceled exercises, general says

U.S. troops are still ready to "fight tonight" against North Korea despite the indefinite suspension of major military training exercises...

By Reuters Staff Dec 10, 2019

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The US plans on holding its largest European military exercises in 25 years

The United States will send 20,000 troops to Europe next April and May in its biggest military exercises on European...

By Reuters Staff Oct 21, 2019

Military Tech

Russian nuclear submarine aborts ballistic missile test

Russian officials denied reports that the failure led to an "emergency situation."

By Haley Britzky Oct 7, 2019

News

The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War

The exercise includes a total of 37,000 troops — including 20,000 US and service members from 18 other countries

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider Jul 30, 2019

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Taiwan is conducting a live-fire exercise with more than 100 missiles right up in the Chinese military’s business

During the two-day drill that began on Monday, Taiwan's military will launch 117 missiles, among which are 12 different weapon...

By Jesse Johnson, Japan Times Jul 21, 2019

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Top South Korean official says joint US military exercises to continue despite Pyongyang’s threats

Joint U.S.-South Korean military exercises scheduled for next month are going ahead, a top Seoul official said Saturday, despite a...

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider Jul 12, 2019

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A Russian destroyer allegedly sailed into the line of fire during multinational shooting drills in the Black Sea

During a U.S. and Ukrainian-led multinational maritime exercise, a Russian destroyer created a "dangerous situation" by sailing into an area...

By Ryan Pickrell, Business Insider Jun 3, 2019

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The Navy and Air Force spent the weekend conducting simulated strikes on Iran’s doorstep

The U.S. Navy carrier strike group and U.S. Air Force bombers deployed to the Middle East to counter Iran conducted...

By Haley Britzky Jun 2, 2019

News

Shanahan says restoring US-South Korea military drills isn’t necessary

He said the troops in the region have the "required military readiness" without the exercises.

By Youkyung Lee, Bloomberg News Mar 6, 2019

Analysis

US-South Korea military exercises used to involve thousands of troops. Now it’s officers in front of computers

"It's like putting together a national baseball team by having professional players practice alone instead of together,"

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Oct 25, 2018

News

There Are Already Casualties In NATO’s Largest Military Exercise Since The Cold War

Tens of thousands of NATO troops have converged on Norway for Trident Juncture, the alliance's largest military exercise in nearly two decades....

By Nicholas J. Myers, The National Interest Oct 1, 2018

Analysis

It Looks Like Russia’s ‘Massive’ Military Exercise Wasn’t So Massive After All

On August 20, 2018, Chinese fighters of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) landed at Shagol Air Base in Chelyabinsk,...

By Dave Majumdar, The National Interest Sep 14, 2018

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Russia And China Will Now Hold Military Exercises ‘On A Regular Basis’

Russia and China are drawing closer together as the two great powers solidify their entente to challenge the United States and its...

By Jeff Schogol Aug 30, 2018

Bullet Points

Next Year’s War Games In South Korea May Or May Not Happen, Maybe

On the question of whether the U.S. military will hold large-scale exercises in South Korea next year, the answer is...

By Zachary Keck, The National Interest Jun 25, 2018

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China Just Sent A Major Warning To The US In The South China Sea

China’s Navy recently conducted anti-air exercises in the South China Sea. The drills were reported by the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post (SCMP),...

By Adam Weinstein May 4, 2018

Analysis

That ‘Jade Helm’ Conspiracy Freakout Was Spurred By Russian Bots, Ex-Intel Chief Says

It feels like eons ago, but there was a time in 2015 when a bunch of liberty-loving vets and assorted...

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Air Force special operators are learning new tricks to fight in the tough Arctic environment

Watch the Navy blow the hell out of a warship in a not-so-subtle message to China

The sinking of the USS Durham at RIMPAC

The US and Japan just teamed up for multiple joint air and sea exercises in a message to China

What a fake aircraft carrier reveals about how Iran plans to take on the US

The US military is practicing fending off enemy bombers attacking the homeland in a first-of-its-kind exercise

US military exercise in Norway cancelled out of coronavirus fears

The US military is preparing to battle the coronavirus in the Pacific

US and partner forces kick off annual exercise to better counter violent extremism in Africa

US troops are still ready to ‘fight tonight’ against North Korea despite canceled exercises, general says

The US plans on holding its largest European military exercises in 25 years

Russian nuclear submarine aborts ballistic missile test

The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War

Taiwan is conducting a live-fire exercise with more than 100 missiles right up in the Chinese military’s business

Top South Korean official says joint US military exercises to continue despite Pyongyang’s threats

A Russian destroyer allegedly sailed into the line of fire during multinational shooting drills in the Black Sea

The Navy and Air Force spent the weekend conducting simulated strikes on Iran’s doorstep

Shanahan says restoring US-South Korea military drills isn’t necessary

US-South Korea military exercises used to involve thousands of troops. Now it’s officers in front of computers

There Are Already Casualties In NATO’s Largest Military Exercise Since The Cold War

It Looks Like Russia’s ‘Massive’ Military Exercise Wasn’t So Massive After All

Russia And China Will Now Hold Military Exercises ‘On A Regular Basis’

Next Year’s War Games In South Korea May Or May Not Happen, Maybe

China Just Sent A Major Warning To The US In The South China Sea

That ‘Jade Helm’ Conspiracy Freakout Was Spurred By Russian Bots, Ex-Intel Chief Says