UK maritime agency reports incident between tanker and military forces in Gulf of Oman near Gwadar, Pakistan; no details yet on casualties or damage

North Korea fires projectile into Sea of Japan, flying 690 km at 90 km altitude — Japanese defense minister

North Korea fired a projectile toward the Sea of Japan, according to the Yonhap news agency. The missile fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone after traveling 690 km at a maximum altitude of 90 km, JapaneseKoizumi said.

Vietnam begins construction on its largest domestically built anti-submarine frigate in Da Nang, Xinhua reports citing local media Tuoi Tre

Vietnam has begun construction on its largest and most advanced domestically built anti-submarine frigate to date in the central city of Da Nang, according to a Xinhua report citing local media Tuoi Tre. Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam attended the groundbreaking ceremony, highlighting the military's commitment to developing advanced defense equipment independently.

Lithuania announces €50 million project to dig defensive trenches along its border with Russia and Belarus, with some sections up to 150 meters wide.

Lithuania will dig trenches worth €50 million near its border with Russia and Belarus, with some sections reaching 150 meters wide, according to the country's cabinet.

Iran reshuffles top military and security leadership after war with US and Israel. Mohsen Rezaei, Ali Abdollahi and Ahmad Vahidi among seven senior figures appointed to key posts across IRGC, army and navy.

Iran has reshuffled its top security and military leadership following its recent war with the US and Israel, appointing new officials across the Supreme National Security Council, IRGC, army and navy. Veteran commanders Mohsen Rezaei, Ali Abdollahi and Ahmad Vahidi are among seven senior figures taking key posts as Tehran reorganizes its wartime leadership amid heightened regional tensions.