The USS Rafael Peralta enters the Persian Gulf, joining the USS Truxtun and USS Mason in the region. The three U.S. Navy destroyers remain west of the Strait of Hormuz awaiting further orders.

Ukraine begins development of domestic missile defense systems to address shortages of US-supplied Patriot interceptors, Politico reports.

RBC reports that Ukraine has begun developing its own missile defense systems to address a shortage of US-supplied Patriot interceptors, according to Politico.

Turkey unveils the Yildirimhan, its first domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile, at the SAHA 2026 expo in Istanbul. Officials claim the system features a 6,000 km range and a 3,000 kg explosive payload capacity.

Turkey has unveiled the Yildirimhan, its first domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile, at the SAHA 2026 expo in Istanbul. Officials state the missile has a range of 6,000 km and a 3,000 kg payload capacity.

Poland is negotiating with the U.S. to increase the American military presence in the country, Deputy Defense Minister Zalewski says. The official did not confirm if the talks are related to a potential troop withdrawal from Germany.

Poland is in negotiations with the United States to increase the number of American troops stationed in the country, according to Polish Deputy Defense Minister Zalewski. He stated he could not confirm if these discussions are linked to the potential withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany.

Iranian air defense systems engage drones near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to local media reports. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning.

Iranian media reported that air defense systems were activated against drones near Qeshm Island, located in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.