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Empire strikes back: China deploys fighter jets to Taiwan (Full show)

Posted on April 1, 2021April 1, 2021By Editor

China is conducting military exercises aimed at proving its ability to isolate Taiwan. This comes at a time of ever-greater closeness between Taiwan and Washington, putting the long-standing “One China” doctrine in jeopardy. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich explains. … Read More >Empire strikes back: China deploys fighter jets to Taiwan (Full show)

Asia & Pacific

Taiwan’s defense ministry claims incursion by 20 Chinese military aircraft as tensions in region rise

Posted on March 27, 2021March 27, 2021By Editor

Defense officials in Taiwan have accused China of launching a massive military fly-by through its airspace, including using nuclear-capable bombers. Beijing has not confirmed the allegation. … Read More >Taiwan’s defense ministry claims incursion by 20 Chinese military aircraft as tensions in region rise

Asia & Pacific

North Korea’s Kim Appoints New Navy, Air Force Chiefs in ‘Generation Shift’ in Army

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021By Editor

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for tougher discipline within the army and appointed new chiefs of the navy and the air force as he chaired an enlarged meeting of the central military commission, state media reported on Thursday. … Read More >North Korea’s Kim Appoints New Navy, Air Force Chiefs in ‘Generation Shift’ in Army

Russia

‘No violations allowed’: WATCH Russian Su-27 jets drive away NATO warplanes over Black Sea, trio of French aircraft intercepted

Posted on February 18, 2021February 18, 2021By Editor

Two Su-27 interceptor planes have escorted two French fighters and a tanker aircraft away from Russian airspace over the Black Sea, the Russian military has confirmed, as video of the encounter in the sky appeared on social media. … Read More >‘No violations allowed’: WATCH Russian Su-27 jets drive away NATO warplanes over Black Sea, trio of French aircraft intercepted

Middle East

Israeli Military Conducts Surprise Air Force Exercise in Country’s North, IDF Confirms

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

The Israeli Air Force has begun unscheduled four-day military drills dubbed the Rose of Galilee (Vered HaGalil) in the country’s north to improve combat readiness, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Monday. … Read More >Israeli Military Conducts Surprise Air Force Exercise in Country’s North, IDF Confirms

World

Ukraine suggests NATO fly warplanes & troop transports near Crimea, increasing bloc’s presence on already tense Black Sea coast

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021By Editor

American fighter pilots and paratroopers could soon be getting better views of the scenic Russian south, under plans by Ukraine to invite NATO nations’ warplanes to fly close to its border with the disputed Crimean peninsula. … Read More >Ukraine suggests NATO fly warplanes & troop transports near Crimea, increasing bloc’s presence on already tense Black Sea coast

Russia

NATO countries complain as planned Russian 5G testing near St. Petersburg could interfere with military aircraft systems – reports

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021By Editor

Estonia and Latvia, two NATO member states, have objected to planned Russian 5G experiments that could interfere with their military aviation systems. The frequency band to be tested is currently used by the bloc’s aircraft. … Read More >NATO countries complain as planned Russian 5G testing near St. Petersburg could interfere with military aircraft systems – reports

Asia & Pacific

Taiwan stages snap air force drills following massive incursion of China’s jets and bombers

Posted on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021By Editor

Taiwan has launched snap air force drills, after a large-scale flyby of Chinese aircraft over the weekend. The island has stated that it is ready to protect its territory from any potential hostile move by mainland China. … Read More >Taiwan stages snap air force drills following massive incursion of China’s jets and bombers

Asia & Pacific

US pledges ‘rock-solid’ commitment to Taiwan’s defense after island reports incursion of Chinese bombers & fighter jets

Posted on January 24, 2021January 24, 2021By Editor

The US has promised to continue aiding Taiwan’s “self-defense capability,” after Taipei reported a flyby involving 13 Chinese military planes. Beijing has been saying the US uses Taiwan to meddle in its domestic affairs. … Read More >US pledges ‘rock-solid’ commitment to Taiwan’s defense after island reports incursion of Chinese bombers & fighter jets

Middle East

Commandos & paratroopers: Iranian army launches massive drills near mouth of Persian Gulf (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Posted on January 20, 2021January 20, 2021By Editor

The Iranian army has started a massive military exercise involving commando and paratrooper units. The drills are the latest in a series of war games held by the country in recent weeks, amid soaring tensions in the Persian Gulf. … Read More >Commandos & paratroopers: Iranian army launches massive drills near mouth of Persian Gulf (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

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