military drills

Sep- 2026 -

8 September

Medics were tested in a war fighting scenario.

UK Plans Veteran Mobilization Drill to Test Wartime Readiness

The UK will hold a major exercise next year to test its ability to recall and deploy former military personnel during a crisis.

1 September

Exercises

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division, 1st Brigade Combat Team, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Indonesian soldiers assigned to the Indonesian Army Strategic Reserve Command, hold a secure position at the Jungle Field Training Exercise during Super Garuda Shield 25 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 29, 2025. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John Farmer)

Giulia Bernacchi

US, Indonesia Begin Multinational Military Drills With 4,700 Personnel

The US and Indonesia have launched their annual Super Garuda Shield military exercise, bringing together more than 4,700 personnel.

Aug- 2026 -

25 August

Europe

At an undisclosed location in the UK, during training exercises as part of Operation Interflex, Ukrainian military personnel shared their experience in using FPV drones in combat operations.

Giulia Bernacchi

Coalition Supporting Ukraine to Hold First Joint Drills in Poland

The Coalition of the Willing will hold its first joint military exercise in Poland in October and November.

18 August

Americas

US and Republic of Korea Army personnel participate in joint operational readiness training at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Photo: Sgt. Richard Monyer/DVIDS

Giulia Bernacchi

Trump Cuts US-South Korea Drills, Citing Cost, Ties With North Korea’s Kim

US President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea shortly before they began.

Jul- 2026 -

28 July

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan to Test Civilian Factories for Wartime Defense Production

Taiwan will use next month's military exercises to test the resilience of its defense industry during a potential conflict with China.

May- 2026 -

13 May

Middle East

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran’s Guards Hold Military Drills in Capital as Ceasefire Teeters

Iran's Revolutionary Guards held military exercises in the capital, Tehran, to prepare for any confrontation, state media reported.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Exercises

Troops during Freedom Shield 26 exercise.

Giulia Bernacchi

US Air Force in S. Korea Tests Air Ops Continuity After Runway Damage

The US Air Force tested a contingency plan to keep aircraft operational if a runway is damaged at Osan Air Base in South Korea.

12 March

Asia Pacific

Dismounted infantry elements and Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicles defend the coastal position during the Littoral Defense Live Fire Exercise in Burgos, Pangasinan on March 9, 2026.

Giulia Bernacchi

Philippine Army Repels Simulated Attack in Littoral Live-Fire Drill

The Philippine Army has announced that its armor and artillery units repelled a simulated enemy attack during a littoral live-fire exercise.

5 March

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Launches More Intensive Army Training With 10-Day Continuous Drills

Taiwan’s army has launched an expanded combat training cycle exposing troops to more demanding battlefield conditions.

3 March

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

US Army Demos HIMARS Rapid Air Deployment in Thailand Exercise

The US Army has conducted a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration mission in Thailand during Exercise Cobra Gold.

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