China has been flexing its military muscles near Taiwan, conducting live-firing exercises that lasted 10 hours. These drills are part of a larger set of war games, which are the biggest yet. The goal? To show they can quickly cut Taiwan off from any outside help if things get serious. The Eastern T
China recently showcased its military might by flying H-6K bombers near Taiwan, as reported by Chinese state media. This move comes just before the U. S. and Chinese presidents are set to meet in South Korea. The bombers, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, participated in simulated confrontation d
Imagine this: South Korea's military had a major whoopsie. Two of their fighter jets dropped bombs on a civilian area by mistake. This happened during a live-fire drill near the border with North Korea. Nearly 30 people got hurt, two of them badly. The jets were supposed to be practicing for a big e
On Wednesday night, a drone attack targeted an oil depot in Russia's Voronezh region. The governor of the region, Alexander Gusev, reported this on social media. He mentioned that Russian air defense units and electronic warfare systems had intercepted incoming drones, causing a fire. This incident
This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J
Imagine this: China's navy, the world's largest, just did something brand new. They took two of their aircraft carriers out for a ride in the South China Sea. This isn't just any ordinary cruise, though. The navy was practicing how to work together with both carriers. The stars of the show were CNS
In a move that's expected to ruffle feathers in China, the United States has approved a major arms sale to Taiwan. The deal, valued at $2 billion, includes advanced surface-to-air missile systems and cutting-edge radar technology. This is the first time Taiwan will receive such sophisticated defense
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m
Imagine China holding massive naval and air force exercises all around Taiwan. This wasn't a surprise drill; it was a clear message from China to Taiwan. China's Defense Ministry explained that these drills were a reaction to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te refusing to acknowledge that Taiwan is par
You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used the
