Taiwan’s military has conducted a major nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) decontamination exercise as part of its ongoing annual Han Kuang military drills.

The exercise in Hualien on Taiwan’s east coast simulated a chemical weapons attack involving personnel, tanks and armoured vehicles. Troops practised rapidly moving contaminated vehicles away from danger, identifying contaminated areas, detecting toxic substances and removing hazardous materials.

Soldiers wearing full protective equipment also underwent body decontamination, while tanks and armoured vehicles were cleaned and disinfected according to designated procedures.

The NBC exercise is one part of the wider Han Kuang military drills, Taiwan’s largest annual military exercises designed to test and strengthen combat readiness against a range of potential threats.

Taiwan Conducts NBC Decontamination Drill | Han Kuang Exercises Simulate Chemical Attack 

Philippines and US armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military force and strengthening ties as regional tensions rise. Watch in!

Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises

UK defense secretary Grant Shapps has warned NATO countries that do not spend 2% of GDP on defense spending and that they are playing Russian roulette with the West's future. Watch to know more!

UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps: We can't play Russian roulette with NATO funds

Germany is hosting a massive military exercise which is the largest such for German land forces since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The drills are part of the multinational exercises and the US Army will lead the drills that focus on Readiness and interoperability between NATO and also its key partners. Watch to know more!

NATO holds military drills in Germany, multinational exercise 'Allied Spirit 2024' kicks off

NATO has begun an extensive military exercise across its newly enlarged Nordic territories spanning Norway, Sweden and Finland. The NATO is holding one of the biggest military drills that it has held with over 90,000 troops from several of its member nations. The newly expanded 32 Nation military Alliance is preparing for the possibility of War. This is the biggest military exercise since the end of the Cold War, sending a message to Russia that the North Atlantic members are ready to defend each other. Watch to know more!

NATO allies join forces in 'Steadfast Defender 2024,' biggest military drill since cold war

NATO has begun an extensive military exercise across its newly enlarged Nordic territories spanning Norway, Sweden and Finland. Nordic Response 2024 involves a total of 20,000 troops from NATO member states including the UK. Watch to know more!

NATO launches 'Steadfast Defender 2024' exercise with Nordic nations Finland, Sweden & Norway

NATO launches biggest exercises in decades with Nordic nations Finland, Sweden & Norway

China deployed a swarm of surveillance satellites to spy on two significant military training operations involving the United States and Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported. During the recently concluded Exercise Talisman Sabre, China is said to have deployed hundreds of its satellites over Australia to gather intelligence.

Among these satellites was China's Shiyan 12-01, manoeuvring strategically beneath the equator to keep a watch on the joint war games between the US and Australia. Additionally, satellites like Shijian-17 and Shijian-23 were observed moving eastward to cover various zones where the military exercises took place.

<h2>Vigilance over ‘Exercise Malabar’</h2>

In addition to spying on Exercise Talisman Sabre, China's surveillance satellites are also tracking the ongoing Exercise Malabar, a naval training programme.

Over 300 satellites are reportedly engaged in monitoring these activities, accumulating a total of more than 3,000 flight hours since the commencement of Exercise Malabar on August 10.

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According to James Bennett, an official from EOS Space Systems, who spoke with ABC, there is significant ground surveying activity by China. “We’ve been collecting optical surveillance data on Earth observing Chinese satellites during the Talisman Sabre and Malabar exercises and what that’s showing is quite a lot of activity surveying the ground during those events,” Bennett told ABC News.

<h2>Expanding presence in space</h2>

China's reported recent surge in satellite-based espionage signifies its expanding influence in space. Just this month, China successfully launched its maiden geosynchronous orbit synthetic aperture radar satellite, further cementing its position in space technology.

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US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall reportedly said China is capable of putting "weapons in space". CEO of the Space Industry Association James Brown reportedly said,&nbsp;“It’s also about dominating space."&nbsp; 
 
“Space is often viewed as the next frontier of conflict and China is staking a claim to it early," he added.&nbsp;

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Richard McGregor from the Lowy Institute told The Project,&nbsp;“It’s pretty unsurprising that China is spying on us."&nbsp;

“Countries like China, with the capability that they have, they use any means they have," he said and added,&nbsp;“Satellites are obviously a much better way of picking up intelligence and a ship off the coast. So it’s not surprising to me that this is happening, but it’s interesting to read the detail about it.”

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China deployed a swarm of surveillance satellites to spy on two significant military training operations involving the United States and Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

China deployed a swarm of surveillance satellites to spy on two significant military training operations involving the United States and Australia, Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported. During the recently concluded Exercise Talisman Sabre, China is said to have deployed hundreds of its satellites over Australia to gather intelligence. Among these satellites was China's Shiyan 12-01, manoeuvring strategically beneath the equator to keep a watch on the joint war games between the US and Australia. Additionally, satellites like Shijian-17 and Shijian-23 were observed moving eastward to cover various zones where the military exercises took place. Vigilance over ‘Exercise Malabar’ In addition to spying on Exercise Talisman Sabre, China's surveillance satellites are also tracking the ongoing Exercise Malabar, a naval training programme. Over 300 satellites are reportedly engaged in monitoring these activities, accumulating a total of more than 3,000 flight hours since the commencement of Exercise Malabar on August 10. Also Read | Niger's new Prime Minister says no harm will come to captive President Mohamed Bazoum According to James Bennett, an official from EOS Space Systems, who spoke with ABC, there is significant ground surveying activity by China. “We’ve been collecting optical surveillance data on Earth observing Chinese satellites during the Talisman Sabre and Malabar exercises and what that’s showing is quite a lot of activity surveying the ground during those events,” Bennett told ABC News. Expanding presence in space China's reported recent surge in satellite-based espionage signifies its expanding influence in space. Just this month, China successfully launched its maiden geosynchronous orbit synthetic aperture radar satellite, further cementing its position in space technology. Also Read | Brazil: Bolsonaro's legal troubles mount as SC Justice authorises probe into his finances US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall reportedly said China is capable of putting "weapons in space". CEO of the Space Industry Association James Brown reportedly said, “It’s also about dominating space." “Space is often viewed as the next frontier of conflict and China is staking a claim to it early," he added. Watch | Has China's growth story hit a roadblock? × Richard McGregor from the Lowy Institute told The Project, “It’s pretty unsurprising that China is spying on us." “Countries like China, with the capability that they have, they use any means they have," he said and added, “Satellites are obviously a much better way of picking up intelligence and a ship off the coast. So it’s not surprising to me that this is happening, but it’s interesting to read the detail about it.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Hundreds of Chinese satellites spying on US-Australia military exercises

China's military has said that it has successfully completed war games that simulated "sealing off" Taiwan. Russia has come out in support of Beijing and said that China has every right to carry out military drills around Taiwan.

China wraps up military exercises around Taiwan

The United States and Philippines are set to hold joint military drills, which are aimed at strengthening the interoperability of both nations under different circumstances.

U.S. & Philippines set to hold joint military drills to strengthen synergy of troops

France is reportedly planning its biggest-ever military exercise.&nbsp;As per an AFP report, it will involve 12,000 troops, including NATO allies Germany, Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, along with the United States and will happen in the first half of next year.

The wargames are called Orion and come against the background of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. As per a senior French official, they are justified because of the geopolitical context.

"The geopolitical context justifies this exercise," said Yves Metayer, commander of the troop deployment division at the French chiefs of staff.&nbsp;

He added that the scenario plans for a major confrontation with an unspecified foreign state and that the plan had been in development since 2020 and was a culmination of a French strategic review that was released in 2017.

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Metayer said that the review indicated that preparation for a major conflict was required, given the two decades of "mostly asymmetrical warfare with non-state actors" like Jihadists.&nbsp;

Orion will include components for the land, sea, air, and space as well as cyber warfare— along with civilian operations such as transportation and medical services during conflicts.

The first phase will act as a simulation of an intervention in a nation that is being torn apart by militia activity and is a neighbour to a nuclear-armed superpower.&nbsp;

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In it, 7,000 soldiers will take part in a sequence featuring naval operations in the Mediterranean and an amphibian and airlift operation. This will reportedly take place in southern France between late February and early May.

The second phase from mid-April to early May will be a simulation of air and land conflict with the aforementioned nuclear superpower and would deploy 12,000 troops in Northern France.&nbsp;

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France is reportedly planning its biggest-ever military exercise. As per an AFP report, it will involve 12,000 troops, including NATO allies Germany, Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, along with the United States and will happen in the first half of next year.

France is reportedly planning its biggest-ever military exercise. As per an AFP report, it will involve 12,000 troops, including NATO allies Germany, Britain, Belgium, Italy and Spain, along with the United States and will happen in the first half of next year. The wargames are called Orion and come against the background of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. As per a senior French official, they are justified because of the geopolitical context. "The geopolitical context justifies this exercise," said Yves Metayer, commander of the troop deployment division at the French chiefs of staff. He added that the scenario plans for a major confrontation with an unspecified foreign state and that the plan had been in development since 2020 and was a culmination of a French strategic review that was released in 2017. Also read | Zelensky addresses 'G19' leaders, tells them 'now is the time' to end Russia's war Metayer said that the review indicated that preparation for a major conflict was required, given the two decades of "mostly asymmetrical warfare with non-state actors" like Jihadists. Orion will include components for the land, sea, air, and space as well as cyber warfare— along with civilian operations such as transportation and medical services during conflicts. The first phase will act as a simulation of an intervention in a nation that is being torn apart by militia activity and is a neighbour to a nuclear-armed superpower. Also read | Ukraine: Fresh Russian attacks cause power cuts in several regions In it, 7,000 soldiers will take part in a sequence featuring naval operations in the Mediterranean and an amphibian and airlift operation. This will reportedly take place in southern France between late February and early May. The second phase from mid-April to early May will be a simulation of air and land conflict with the aforementioned nuclear superpower and would deploy 12,000 troops in Northern France. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

In 2023, France to hold its biggest-ever war exercise ‘Orion ’ with NATO countries

For several months now since November, the leaders of the west, Russia, and indeed the United States have been engaged in an escalating war of words. The political shadow boxing has been over a possible Russian incursion into Ukraine, in the aftermath of Russia having amassed almost over a hundred thousand troops along the borders with eastern Ukraine.

Ukraine Conflict: First US reinforcement troops for EU arrive in Germany

Ukraine held a large-scale joint military drill with the US and other NATO forces. Troops from 15 countries participated in the exercise. Around 6000 soldiers participated out of which 4000 were from Ukraine.

Ukraine holds large-scale joint military drill with US forces, NATO allies

Two US carrier groups conducted joint exercises in the South China Sea, days after China condemned sailing of the destroyer USS John S McCain. China denounced the United States for damaging peace and stability.

Two US Carriers hold drills in South China Sea

In order to be prepared for the possible standoff with China, Taiwan is conducting staged military drills using tanks and small arms.

Taiwanese troops conducts staged military drill

Turkey has launched a military drill in eastern Mediterranean a day after it intercepted six F-16 Greek fighters. Turkey says it will carry out the exercises till 11th September.

Turkey launched a military drill in eastern Mediterranean Sea

Greece & UAE held the military exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean. Greece has called Turkey's 2019 Libya agreement illegal. Turkey said deal with Egypt overlaps with maritime zone.

Video: Greece and UAE hold military exercises

Tensions continue to escalate between Nato allies. Turkish Air Forces intercepted six F-16 Greek fighters over the Mediterranean Sea. Greece media reported the news as 'Turkey harassed the jets'.

Greece-Turkey Dispute: Turkish intercepts six F-16 Greek fighters over Mediterranean Sea

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his&nbsp;Azerbaijan counterpart&nbsp;Sakir Hasanov on Saturday that Russia is carrying out military exercises.

The drill includes nearly 150,000 troops and 400 aircrafts. While Shoigu described this as a reoutine check of the military's preparedness, the timing of these military exercises has fallen amid the rising tension and clashes between its ally Azerbaijan and Armenian forces.

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In the past few days, more than a dozen Armenian and Azeri soldiers have been killed due to the increased&nbsp;clashes between the two former Soviet republics which have long been at odds over Azerbaijan`s breakaway, mainly ethnic Armenian region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Russia, which has a military base in Armenia, has urged both countries to cease fire and has offered to be a mediator and peace maker between the two nations.

Armenia has accused&nbsp;Azerbaijan of being a possible threat to national and global security after Azerbaijan&nbsp;warned Armenia it could strike the Metzamor nuclear power station if its Mingechavir reservoir or other strategic outlets were hit. Armenia claims that the threat counts as "a threat to commit terrorism".

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his Azerbaijan counterpart Sakir Hasanov on Saturday that Russia is carrying out military exercises. The drill includes nearly 150,000 troops and 400 aircrafts.

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his Azerbaijan counterpart Sakir Hasanov on Saturday that Russia is carrying out military exercises. The drill includes nearly 150,000 troops and 400 aircrafts. While Shoigu described this as a reoutine check of the military's preparedness, the timing of these military exercises has fallen amid the rising tension and clashes between its ally Azerbaijan and Armenian forces. Also read: UK, US and Canada accuse Russia of vaccine research hacking In the past few days, more than a dozen Armenian and Azeri soldiers have been killed due to the increased clashes between the two former Soviet republics which have long been at odds over Azerbaijan`s breakaway, mainly ethnic Armenian region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Russia, which has a military base in Armenia, has urged both countries to cease fire and has offered to be a mediator and peace maker between the two nations. Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of being a possible threat to national and global security after Azerbaijan warned Armenia it could strike the Metzamor nuclear power station if its Mingechavir reservoir or other strategic outlets were hit. Armenia claims that the threat counts as "a threat to commit terrorism".

Russia conducts 'routine' military exercise amid rising tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia

The U.S. Navy and Royal Saudi Naval Forces held a training exercise called 'Nautical Defender' on Wednesday (February 26) at the King Abdulaziz Naval base. The military exercise is designed to build combined war fighting capabilities.

Joint military exercises between Saudi and US Marines

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