China sets its 2026 defense budget at $276.7 billion, marking a 7 percent nominal increase from the previous year's spending levels.

US and Philippine forces deploy an anti-ship missile system in Batanes, the Philippine province nearest Taiwan, for joint military exercises.

US and Philippine forces deploy an anti-ship missile system in Batanes, the Philippine province near Taiwan, for joint military exercises.

Israeli Chief of Staff holds talks with U.S. CENTCOM commander to discuss potential military operations. The communication follows ongoing regional security assessments.

Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi held discussions with the commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) regarding potential military operations.

US Central Command says 48 vessels have been redirected from Iranian ports over the past 20 days to ensure compliance with an ongoing blockade.

The US Central Command reports that 48 vessels have been redirected from Iranian ports over the last 20 days to enforce a blockade.

NATO forces begin Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland, located 70 kilometers from the Russian border. Troops from the U.S., U.K., France, and Baltic nations are participating in the drills.

NATO forces, including troops from Estonia, Lithuania, Norway, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have commenced the Northern Strike 26 artillery exercises in Finland, approximately 70 kilometers from the Russian border.