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IRGC Fatehin Special Unit stages Nabi Akram-3 drill in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) –Nabi Akram-3 drill, staged by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Fatehin (Conquerors) Special Unit, was held in Tehran with the participation of all brigades of the unit.

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South Korea to deploy tanks, artillery, for overseas exercise

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – South Korea will, for the first time, deploy its tanks and artillery for an overseas exercise participating in combined drills in Qatar next month.

Russian Black Sea Fleet conducts combat drills

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Russia’s Black Sea Fleet aviation division conducted combat drills over the Black Sea, targeting unmanned aerial and sea threats, Russian defense ministry has announced.

Japan's GSDF, French army hold drills in Japan for 1st time

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force and the French army have held joint drills in Japan for the first time.

Russia, China to hold joint drills in two seas in September

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) –  Russia and China will hold routine exercises as part of the Northern/Interaction 2024 drills in the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk later this month, the Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced.

Azerbaijan Air Force holds live-fire exercises: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Helicopter units of the Azerbaijani Air Force have held live-fire exercises, local media in Azerbaijan Republic reported.

Indonesia, US hold annual joint military exercises

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) –Indonesia and the United States on Monday began two weeks of annual military exercises involving more than 4,500 personnel, aimed at boosting operational skills.

US, S Korea begin military drills to strengthen their defense

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – The US and South Korea begin military drills aimed at strengthening their defense against North Korea.

Qasr-e Shirin explosions caused by IRGC drills

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The sound of continuous explosions in the border city of Qasr-e Shirin caused by the IRGC military exercises, the governor says.

Pakistan-Turkey conduct joint naval drill to counter threats

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Pakistan and Turkey conducted a weeklong joint naval drill with the aim of countering threats and strengthening the sea-based defense units.

Russia starts third stage of tactical nuclear drills

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Russia has begun the third stage of drills to practice the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, the defense ministry said on Wednesday.

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South Korea, US begin joint military air drills

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – South Korea and the United States launched combined military air exercises on Tuesday featuring F-18 and F-35 fighter jets.

Iran hosts joint Caspian Sea search and rescue exercise

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The Joint Caspian Sea Search and Rescue Exercise, "CASAREX24," kicked off on Monday morning.

N Korea calls S Korea’s live-fire drills ‘suicidal hysteria’

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea's recent front-line live-fire drills "suicidal hysteria" as she warned unspecified military steps on Monday if further provoked.

China, Belarus to hold joint army training

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Chinese and Belarusian armed forces are set to conduct joint army training in mid-July near Brest, Belarus, announced the Ministry of National Defense on Sunday.

Chinese, Russia troops hold joint drill against terrorism

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – China and Russia have conducted a joint military drill focused on cross-border terrorism, as concerns grow in Moscow over terror attacks.

US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived at a naval port in Busan in southeastern South Korea on Saturday.

Iran, Azerbaijan to hold tactical drill

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan are scheduled to conduct a tactical drill today.

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Russia, Belarus begin 2nd non-strategic nuclear drill

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The second stage of drills focusing on the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons by Russian and Belarusian forces has commenced, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

US, South Korean forces hold joint bombing drills

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The US and South Korean air forces Wednesday held joint bombing drills on the Korean Peninsula.

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NATO planes monitor exercises of Russia, Belarus

TEHRAN, June 03 (MNA) – NATO's long-range radar detection aircraft closely monitored the joint exercises of the Russian and Belarusian militaries from the skies over Poland and the Baltic states, a senior Belarusian defense official said.

Commander unveils plan to modernize Iranian arms

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The Iranian Army Ground Force has devised plans to update and renovate its weapons with modern and homegrown technologies, a senior commander said.

Russia, Belarus start joint air force, air defense exercises

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Russia and Belarus kicked off joint exercises of their air forces and air defenses in Belarus, according to the Belarusian Defense Ministry.

Taiwan wants 'reconciliation' with China: Lai

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Taiwan’s new president said on Sunday he was ready to work with China, despite this week’s military drills around the self-ruled island.

US and Taiwan navies reportedly held secret Pacific drills

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – The US and Taiwan navies conducted joint drills in the Pacific in April that, officially, did not take place, four people briefed on the matter said, as the two militaries boost cooperation amid rising Chinese military threats.

Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon exercise to deter West

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The training exercises of Russia's Southern Military District missile units will be held in response to "provocative threats by Western nations against Russia," Moscow underscored.

China to conduct military drills in Yellow Sea on May 5-12

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Beijing is to hold eight-day military drills in the northern part of the Yellow Sea, the China Maritime Safety Administration said on Sunday.

North Korea conducts first "nuclear trigger" simulation drill

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – North Korea carried out its first nuclear counterattack drills to simulate its "nuclear trigger" management system, guided by leader Kim Jong Un, as a clear warning to its enemies.

UAE launches military exercise with 10-nation participation

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Monday that it started a three-week joint military exercise named Desert Flag 9, with participation from 10 countries.