U.S., South Korea and Japan schedule Freedom Edge 26 drill
The allies will hold Freedom Edge 26 from Sept. 7-11 near Jeju and west of Kyushu as North Korea threatens a strong response to a proposed U.S. missile sale.
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China Holds August 1 South China Sea Drills Near Disputed Shoal as ASEAN Talks Continue
China conducted military drills near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea on August 1, 2026, adding a new security flashpoint as China and ASEAN continue discussions on maritime conduct.
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Taiwan Begins Han Kuang 42 Drills to Test Invasion Response and Communications Resilience
Taiwan began the live-force phase of its Han Kuang 42 exercises on Aug. 5, testing military and civilian responses to simulated Chinese invasion scenarios, gray-zone pressure and mobile-network disruption.
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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Before Expected U.S.-South Korea Drills
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea on August 6, according to South Korean and Japanese authorities, days before expected annual U.S.-South Korea military exercises.