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24 April

Staff Writer With AFP

China, Singapore to Hold Joint Naval Drills

China and Singapore will hold joint naval drills this week, Beijing's defense ministry said.

19 April

Members of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, Manoeuvre Support Platoon, provide direct fire support with .50 Cal machineguns during the final Battlegroup Samichon assault at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber on 20 July. *** Local Caption *** The Talisman Saber series of exercises is the principal Australian and United States Military Training activity focused on the planning and conduct of mid-intensity high end war fighting. Exercise Talisman Saber is the largest combined, joint military exercise undertaken by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and provides invaluable experience to ADF personnel to improve combat training, readiness and interoperability, exposing participants to a wide spectrum of military capabilities and training experiences. The biennial exercise was conducted for the seventh time in 2017, involving more than 30,000 US and Australian participants, operating in the maritime, land and air environments.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia, US to Host ‘Largest-Ever’ Bilateral Exercise

Australia and the US will hold their largest bilateral exercise, with approximately 30,000 military personnel expected to participate.

17 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Sweden Stages Biggest War Games in 25 Years

Gathering 26,000 soldiers from 14 nations, Sweden launched its largest military maneuvers in more than 25 years, as the country's bid to join NATO remains blocked.

14 April

A Finnish Defence Force solider communicating with a radio.

Staff Writer With AFP

Finland Completes First NATO Exercise as Alliance Member

Finland has completed its first NATO exercise as an alliance member, as German and Portuguese ships symbolically made port in Helsinki.

11 April

US and Philippine Marines conduct a raid rehearsal during Balikatan 22

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, US Kick off Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills

The Philippines and the US launched their largest-ever joint military exercises, as the longstanding allies seek to counter growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.

9 April