On Indonesia's Sumatra island, annual combined military drills between the US and Indonesian forces picked up steam on Wednesday. For the first time, soldiers from other alliance countries took part, a demonstration of strengthened ties despite rising Chinese maritime activities in the Indo-Pacific.

US, Indonesia hold joint military drills amid growing China concerns

The United States military has called off its search for seven Marines and has presumed missing personnel dead on Sunday. Also read: Renomination of Trump to be held in private, GOP convention closed to press An amphibious vehicle carrying military personnel sank in deep water off the coast of California on Thursday during a training exercise.

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North Korean talks with South Korea were called off because of military drills between South Korea and the US

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