#Military drills

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Map of the "Joint Sword-2024B" military drill area

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NATO to begin annual nuclear drills

NATO will begin its annual Steadfast Noon nuclear preparedness exercise next week, according to Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Rutte emphasised the importance of preparedness in an increasingly volatile global environment on Thursday.

In an uncertain world, it is vital that we test our defence and strengthen our capabilities so that our adversaries know NATO is ready and able to respond to any threat.

The drills will take place on Monday amid heightened nuclear rhetoric in case the escalating war in Ukraine leads to unconsidered action. The Steadfast Noon will deploy about 60 aircraft, including F-35A fighter jets and B-52 bombers, from 13 NATO nations.

About 2,000 troops would participate in simulated missions involving US nuclear warheads, although no live weapons would be used, NATO officials confirmed. The two-week exercise, hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands, will take place in the “North Sea area.”

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Royal Marines perform boarding exercises with Jetpacks.

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NEW SONG OUT WIT FANARE. THIS WAS OG BEAT. WE CHANGED IT. GO LISTEN TO FIND OUT!

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WW3 fears as huge Chinese armada sails past Taiwan with 'very simple' message

World War 3 fears have erupted after Taiwan detected 12 Chinese naval ships and 47 military aircraft near the island in a huge military drill.  Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Tuesday that it has detected the armada in the past 24 hours but no live-fire activity as in previous military exercises. The deployment covers a wider area this time than in previous drills , with additional ships going…

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Top 5 Military Drills That Nearly Sparked Global Conflict!

Military exercises are usually intended to prepare troops for real-world scenarios, enhance coordination, and ensure readiness. But sometimes, these drills come dangerously close to sparking actual conflicts. These near-miss incidents can teach us a lot about the fragile balance of international relations and the importance of clear communication. Throughout history, there have been several…

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The poorest schools had to make do with drill and Swedish gymnastics, but working-class girls, expected to help at home, had no time to practise after class.

"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory

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China shows some big guns after the Brits,Japanese and Indians try to show off against it,looks like they have to be reminded that the steel torrent is unstoppable

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The collective is on telegram

🚀 Così come è avvenuto ieri, anche oggi - 12 gennaio - si terranno Test Missilistici tra le 05:15 - 07:05 e le 11:50 - 13:40 (Ora di Mosca), presso il Sito Missilistico di Jilantai, nella Regione Autonoma della Mongolia Interna 💥

🚀 Proprio come ieri, si prevede di lanciare Missili Balistici a Medio Raggio, probabilmente il DF-21, in direzione el Deserto di Takla Makan, nella regione dello Xinjiang, per una portata stimata di circa 1950km 📊

Per chi volesse approfondire, può rifarsi a:

🔺Test Missilistico dell'11 Gennaio - Sito di Wuzhai | DF-21 💥

🔺Test Missilistico del 26 Settembre - Sito di Wuzhai | DF-21C 💥

🔺L'Esercito Popolare di Liberazione espande il Sito Missilistico di Jilantai 📈

📸 Foto di China Army 🪖

🌸 Iscriviti 👉 @collettivoshaoshan

🚀 As happened yesterday, today - January 12 - Missile Tests will be held between 05:15 - 07:05 and 11:50 - 13:40 (Moscow time), at the Jilantai Missile Site in the Autonomous Inner Mongolia 💥

🚀 Just like yesterday, it is expected to launch Medium-Range Ballistic Missiles, probably the DF-21, towards the Takla Makan Desert, in the Xinjiang region, for an estimated range of about 1950km 📊

For those wishing to learn more, they can refer to:

🔺January 11 Missile Test - Wuzhai Site | DF-21 💥

🔺September 26 Missile Test - Wuzhai Site | DF-21C 💥

🔺People's Liberation Army Expands Jilantai Missile Site 📈

📸 China Army Photos 🪖

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"Today is Christmas. There will be a magic show at 0930. Chaplain Charlie will tell you about how the free world will conquer Communism with the aid of God and a few Marines."

(Full Metal Jacket, 1987)

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China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) began training manoeuvres using combat equipment near Taiwan on Tuesday. The drills are taking place in the coastal area of Fujian Province, in the waters of the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan’s defence ministry has been paying close attention to these naval manoeuvres, viewing them as part of regular Chinese military exercises. However, the ministry admitted that these Chinese actions may be aimed at increasing pressure through the development of tactics in the Taiwan Strait.

Beijing announced on Monday that the area around Niushan, an island 105 kilometres (66 miles) off Taiwan, would be closed for exercises for four hours from 09:00 local time (01:00 GMT) on Tuesday.

Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday that China should not conduct such exercises given their threat to regional stability.

Taiwan’s premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday the exercise disturbs peace and stability in the region and called it a “meaningless demonstration.” He emphasised that Taiwan’s armed forces are ready to defend state sovereignty and the safety of citizens. He also added:

Regardless of the scale of the exercise, it should not be conducted frequently and close to Taiwan. It will only cause unnecessary tensions.

While Taipei has described the drills as routine, analysts believe China is likely sending a message given their proximity to Taiwan.

Tension is heating up

The drills are also part of a broader campaign in which Chinese ships and aircraft regularly cross Taiwan’s territory and airspace, a grey zone warfare tactic designed to normalise incursions and weaken Taiwan over an extended period of time.

As Chinese exercises have intensified, so have the manoeuvres of Taiwan’s allies, mainly the US.

Last Monday, Beijing sent a record 153 warplanes as well as warships and coast guard vessels to encircle Taiwan in an exercise designed to simulate an attack from land, sea and air.

This followed Taiwanese President William Lai’s National Day speech on October 10, in which he pledged to “resist annexation or encroachment on Taiwan’s sovereignty.”

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Intimidation

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Employees of the New York Stock Exchange learn a different kind of work as they begin a six-week course in the basics of military drill, October 28, 1942.

Photo: Matty Zimmerman for the AP