Chinese military to stage drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces' after tensions with U.S. and Japan

The drills come amid Chinese anger at U.S. arms sales to the self-ruling island and a statement by Japan’s prime minister that its military could get involved if China were to move against it.

Taiwan condemns Chinese military drills as Beijing fires missiles on second day of ‘intimidation’ exercise

China said it was merely responding to Taiwanese forces and taking the "necessary action to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity."
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What is Nifty Nugget? NDAA revives 47-year-old military exercise

In 1978, the 21-day exercise, dubbed “Nifty Nugget,” brought two dozen military commands to bear to support a notional conflict in Europe.

India-UAE joint military exercise concludes in Abu Dhabi

India-UAE joint military exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II concludes, enhancing interoperability and strengthening defense ties for regional stability.

Taiwan condemns China as 'biggest destroyer of peace' as drills continue

Beijing’s military launched a massive simulated blockade of Taiwan, sending a warning to the independent island after the U.S. approved an $11 billion arms sale.
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