Military Tensions News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Taiwan reports 20 PLA sorties 7 naval vessels, 1 official ship near its airspace
Taipei, March 13: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported 20 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and one official ship until 6 am (local time) on Thursday.
Taiwan urges Beijing to exercise 'self-restraint' amid hike in Chinese defence budget
Taipei, March 6: Taiwan has called for "reason and self-restraint" following reports that China would increase its military spending by 7.2 per cent in 2025, according to local media reports.
N Korea launches strategic cruise missile, Kim Jong-un calls for defending country with reliable nuke shield
Seoul, February 28: North Korea has launched strategic cruise missiles in waters off its west coast to demonstrate the potential of its nuclear deterrence, local media reported adding that its leader Kim Jong-un has called for thorough war preparedness with the country's nuclear forces and readiness for their use.
No power supply problems, Taiwan says first indigenous submarine to begin sea tests soon
Taipei, February 26: Taiwan will begin sea acceptance testing (SAT) of its first locally built submarine prototype named Hai Kun or Narwhal in April this year as per schedule Taiwan News has reported.
Tens of thousands gather in Beirut for Hezbollah leaders' funeral amid Israeli flyovers
Beirut, Feb 24: Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Beirut for the funeral of former Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, as Israeli warplanes conducted low-altitude flights over the Lebanese capital.
China ups military activity around Taiwan
Taipei, February 23: Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) reported on Sunday that it had detected 11 sorties of Chinese aircraft, six Chinese vessels, and two official ships operating near Taiwan.
Australia expresses concern over unsafe and unprofessional encounter with Chinese aircraft
Canberra, February 14: The Australian Government has raised concerns with China following an incident involving a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and a People's Liberation Army-Air Force (PLA-AF) J-16 fighter aircraft in the South China Sea on Tuesday.
North Korean leader says US causing 'conflicting structure,' vows to bolster nuclear forces
Seoul, Feb 9: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has accused the US of standing behind the world's disputes, reaffirming the country's policy to further develop its nuclear forces, the North's state media reported on Sunday.
N Korea blames US, Japan, South Korea for tensions in region; vows to bolster nuke forces
Seoul, February 9: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, whom American President Donald Trump says he shares a good relationship with, has blamed the United States, Japan and South Korea for escalating tensions in the region, saying the allies' military cooperation has destabilized the security environment, as per state media of the nuclear-armed country.
Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity with aircraft, vessels, and balloons near island
Taipei, February 7: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday reported detecting nine Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels, and two official ships around the island as of 6 AM (UTC+8).
Taiwan MND detects 7 Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels around its territory
Taipei, January 31: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected seven Chinese aircraft and five naval vessels around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Friday.
Taiwan detects hike in Chinese activity around itself
Taipei, January 29: Taiwan stated that it detected six Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Tuesday till 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.
North Korea vows 'toughest counteraction' as long as US rejects its sovereignty
Seoul, Jan 26: North Korea's foreign ministry said Sunday Pyongyang should maintain "the toughest counteraction" to the US as long as it rejects the country's sovereignty and security interests.
Taiwan confirms eight-month prison sentence for Chinese speedboat intruder
Taipei, January 25: A retired Chinese navy officer, identified as Ruan, has been sentenced to eight months in prison by Taiwan's Supreme Court for immigration violations after arriving at the mouth of the Tamsui River in a speedboat last year, Taiwan News reported.
Taiwan detects spike in Chinese incursions around its territory
Taipei, January 25: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 28 Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels around the island as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday.
North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles ahead of Trump inauguration
Seoul, Jan 14: North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, in a provocation staged just days before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
UAV launched from Yemen downed over Israel: IDF
Tel Aviv, January 13: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that early Monday morning the Israel Air Force intercepted in the south of the country an unmanned aircraft - UAV/drone - that was launched from Yemen.
South Korea: Defence ministry rejects as 'not true' claims that military induced North Korea's provocations
Seoul, January 13: South Korean defence ministry on Monday rejected allegations that its suspension of an inter-Korean military pact and resumption of anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker broadcasts were aimed at inducing North Korea's provocations ahead of December's martial law imposition.
Taiwan detects six Chinese aircraft, six navy vessels near its territory
Taipei, January 13: The Ministry of National Defence (MND) of Taiwan detected six aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and six naval vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) near its territory as of 6:00 am (UTC+8) on Monday.
Taiwan announces arrival of new missile defence systems from the US by year end
Taipei, January 10: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has announced that out of the three new weapons procurement contracts signed with the US in 2024, one of them will be delivered by the end of 2025, Taipei Times reported.
Key developments in South China Sea in 2025: Rising tensions, military activities, and territorial disputes
Taipei, January 5: The South China Sea remains one of the world's most volatile geopolitical hotspots, with escalating tensions and territorial disputes involving China and its neighbouring countries.