https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2015/9/3/china-marking-70-years-after-wwii-with-a-show-of-force
China: Marking 70 years after WWII with a show of force | Gallery | Al Jazeera
Military parade involved more than 12,000 troops, 500 pieces of military hardware, and 200 aircraft.
a show of force
https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2026/01/10/a-show-of-force-in-strategic-waters-brics-trio-begins-joint-naval-drills/
A Show of Force in Strategic Waters: BRICS Trio Begins Joint Naval Drills - Modern Diplomacy
Jan 10, 2026 - China, Russia, and Iran have started a week of joint naval exercises in South Africa's waters, referred to as a BRICS Plus operation
a show of force
https://www.arabnews.com/node/2576894/middle-east
Israel strikes on Iran, a show of force in simmering conflict | Arab News
Oct 26, 2024 - JERUSALEM: Israel struck several military facilities in Iran on Saturday, marking the latest exchange in the hostilities between the two longstanding...
a show of forcestrikes on iran
https://www.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2000628601/
A show of force = 1 million missions
An F-16 Fighting Falcon launches on a mission April 21 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. On April 20, U.S. Air Force pilots had flown more than 1 million sorties in...
a show of force1 millionmissions