U.S. official tells NBC Iran attacks were aggressive; U.S. shot down many drones

UK government: ships to be built in UK shipyards alongside Dutch industry under £2.4 billion deal. The agreement marks a major cross-border defense industrial partnership.

The UK government says ships will be built in UK shipyards alongside Dutch industry as part of a £2.4 billion deal.

U.S. says China's ballistic missile test of "great concern," Kyodo reports. Washington raises alarm over Beijing's ballistic missile test.

U.S. says China's ballistic missile test of "great concern" - KYODO

UK invests $254 million in long-range Precision Strike Missile programme, boosting strike capabilities amid European defense buildup.

UK spends $254 million on long-range Precision Strike Missile programme.

China says it gave advance notice to relevant countries of a nuclear submarine strategic missile test toward the Pacific, calling the routine launch a sign of military transparency.

China notified relevant countries in advance of a test launch of a nuclear submarine-based strategic missile, a defense spokesperson said on Tuesday, calling the routine drill a sign of military openness and transparency. The PLA Navy said the launch occurred Monday at 12:01 p.m., with the missile carrying a dummy warhead landing in designated Pacific waters.