Egypt's Sisi inaugurates 'Octagon' military HQ in New Capital east of Cairo, signing inauguration charter and raising the Armed Forces flag at the Middle East's largest command center.

IRGC boats diverted 6 ships from the Omani passage, per Fars News Agency. The Iranian state-linked outlet gave no details on vessel ownership, cargo, or timing of the diversion.

Fars News Agency reports that IRGC boats diverted 6 ships from the Omani passage.

Iran's army says it is using a ceasefire opportunity to enhance combat capabilities, with a spokesperson stating the military is not wasting a single moment in doing so.

Iranian Army Spokesperson says the military is taking advantage of the ceasefire opportunity to enhance combat capabilities and is not wasting a single moment in doing so.

Ukraine strikes over 200,000 Russian military assets in June, defence minister reports.

Ukrainian forces struck over 200,000 Russian military assets in June, defence minister reports.

U.K., Italy and Japan award $6.14 billion contract to advance the GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet program. The three partner nations move to the next development phase of the Global Combat Air Programme.

U.K., Italy and Japan award $6.14 billion contract to advance GCAP fighter jet