TOKYO, July 21, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - A Chinese naval vessel carried out a live-firing drill during exercises with Russia within Japan's exclusive economic zone, Tokyo said Tuesday. The incident on Sunday was the first time that Japan's defence ministry has spotted a live-fire drill by China within its »»»

TOKYO – A Chinese navy destroyer conducted live-fire drills in waters south-west of Japan’s remote Okinotori Island early on July 19 while operating alongside Russian naval vessels, Japan’s Joint Staff said. Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force spotted four vessels – a Chinese Renhai-class guided-mi»»»

By Dr. John P. Cordle, Captain, USN (Ret). The first week of June 2026 marked a seminal event in the history of sleep and fatigue in the military. The Department of War (DOW) Fatigue Related Management Working Group hosted the first ever Sleep and Fatigue Summit with over 130 experts in the field f»»»