China's surprise war drills near Australia and New Zealand

China launched surprise war drills near Australia and New Zealand, leading to flight diversions. The live-fire exercises were not directly notified to Australian authorities, causing concern and tension in the region.

Military Exercise in South China Sea

U.S. and Philippine air forces, with Australian support, sank a mock enemy ship in war drills near the South China Sea.

U.S. and Philippine Joint War Drills in the South China Sea

U.S. and Philippine forces conducted joint war drills in the South China Sea, sinking a mock enemy ship. The drills were part of a larger exercise called Balikatan, aimed at combat-readiness and defense against external threats, particularly from China.