China launches biggest military encirclement of Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire drills, rockets and warships in massive 'Justice Mission 2025' exercise.

Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are of strategic importance for regional and global security and prosperity,' says EU Commission spokesperson - Anadolu Ajansı

China said it was merely responding to Taiwanese forces and taking the "necessary action to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity."

Officials say Chinese ships are moving away from Taiwan, signaling that China's "Justice Mission 2025" military exercises are winding down. These were the largest Chinese military drills ever recorded in terms of affected areas,

In 1978, the 21-day exercise, dubbed “Nifty Nugget,” brought two dozen military commands to bear to support a notional conflict in Europe.

India-UAE joint military exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II concludes, enhancing interoperability and strengthening defense ties for regional stability.

The shift is part of a government-wide effort to phase out the use of live animals in federally sponsored tests, studies and training.

China has launched new large-scale military exercises in the “middle areas” of the Taiwan Strait, signaling a sharp escalation in pressure on Taiwan. The move comes amid rising diplomatic tensions with the United States and Japan.