Exercises
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Mar- 2021 -4 March
Nine Turkish Soldiers Killed in Military Helicopter Crash
Nine Turkish soldiers were killed and four wounded on Thursday when their military helicopter crashed in the southeast of the country, the defense ministry said.
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Feb- 2021 -25 February
British Paratroopers Hone Urban Warfare Skills at New Facility
The British Army recently unveiled the Urban Training Facility at Colchester, Essex, designed to prepare paratroopers for combat in complex, built-up areas.
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19 February
Royal Marines Test Experimental Drone Logistics
On recent maneuvers on Cyprus, a group of Royal Marines tested how drones can provide them with enhanced reconnaissance and logistics capabilities on the battlefield.
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16 February
Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean
Iran's armed forces launched a joint naval drill with Russia in the north of the Indian Ocean designed to "enhance security" of maritime trade, state television reported.
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9 February
French Submarine Patrols South China Sea, Likely Angering Beijing
A French nuclear attack submarine was among two navy ships that recently conducted a patrol through the South China Sea, its defense minister announced.
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5 February
Beijing Warns off US Warship From South China Sea Islands
China on Friday warned off a US warship sailing near contested islands in the South China Sea, Beijing said, the first such encounter made public since the inauguration of President Joe Biden.
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3 February
US Air Force F-15EX Eagle Takes Maiden Flight
The US Air Force’s brand new F-15EX Eagle fighter jet performed a 90-minute maiden flight on Tuesday from St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri.
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2 February
20-Strong Drone Swarm Deployed in Largest Ever UK Trial
The UK has tested a swarm of 20 fixed-wing drones — the largest military-focused trial of an unmanned aerial vehicle swarm in the country to date.
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Jan- 2021 -27 January
Norway Cancels Arctic Manoeuvres With NATO Allies Over Virus Fears
Norway said Tuesday it was canceling military exercises with NATO allies in the Arctic planned for March over fears of the spread of COVID-19 variants.
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26 January
AI-Enabled Drone Shows US Army It Can Localize Targets
During a test at the US Army’s Project Convergence, a small drone used artificial intelligence-enabled software to find, fix, track, and identify targets in a complex urban environment.
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