A former U.S. Air Force pilot was allegedly recruited to train China's military, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Kuwait says its air defenses engaged hostile missiles and drones. The armed forces reported the incident without specifying the origin or outcome of the threat.

Kuwait's armed forces said they engaged hostile missiles and drones using air defense systems.

U.S. Army downs four Iranian drones, strikes launch position, Axios reports.

U.S. Army downed four Iranian drones and carried out strikes on a drone launch position, according to Axios.

US Navy and Army budgets strained by operations against Iran: Navy Adm. Caudle says 2026 budget lacks Epic Fury funding; Army III Armored Corps training cut $292M, CNN reports.

The US-Israeli war on Iran has increased pressure on Pentagon finances, leading to military training cuts and delayed maintenance, according to CNN. The Navy's 2026 budget did not include Operation Epic Fury, and the Army's III Armored Corps saw a $292 million training budget cut, per CNN.

IRGC claims it struck US airbase in retaliation for US predawn attack near Bandar Abbas Airport today

IRGC: Following the US military's predawn attack today using aerial projectiles on a site near Bandar Abbas Airport, the American airbase from which the attack originated was targeted at 4:50 a.m. This response is a serious warning to the enemy that any act of aggression will not go unanswered, and if repeated, our response will be even more decisive. The aggressor bears full responsibility for the consequences.