U.S. defense chief orders the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. The Pentagon says the redeployment is expected to be completed within the next six to twelve months.

Poland secures U.S. commitment to maintain or increase troop levels in the country despite planned reductions in Germany. Warsaw is also moving to unlock European Union defense funds to strengthen its military posture.

Poland has received assurances from the United States that American troop levels in the country will remain stable or potentially increase, even as the U.S. reduces its military presence in Germany. Simultaneously, Warsaw is taking steps to access European Union defense funding to bolster its national military capabilities.

The European Union launches a new alliance with Ukraine to collaborate on the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The European Union has launched an alliance with Ukraine to develop and produce drones.

Türkiye unveils the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile at the SAHA 2026 defense exhibition. The National Defense Ministry reports the system is capable of reaching Mach 25 speeds with a range of 6,000 kilometers.

Türkiye has unveiled the Yildirimhan intercontinental ballistic missile at the SAHA 2026 exhibition, with the National Defense Ministry R&D Center reporting a range of 6,000 kilometers and speeds reaching Mach 25.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarifies that the temporary 'Project Freedom' operation in the Strait of Hormuz is distinct from the separate 'Epic Fury' military operation against Iran.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified that the military operation 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz is a temporary, separate initiative from the broader 'Epic Fury' operation against Iran.