Kuwait says its air defenses engaged hostile missiles and drones. The armed forces reported the incident without specifying the origin or outcome of the threat.

A former U.S. Air Force pilot was allegedly recruited to train China's military, according to The Wall Street Journal.

A former U.S. Air Force pilot was allegedly recruited to train China's military.

U.S. Army downs four Iranian drones, strikes launch position, Axios reports.

U.S. Army downed four Iranian drones and carried out strikes on a drone launch position, according to Axios.

US Navy and Army budgets strained by operations against Iran: Navy Adm. Caudle says 2026 budget lacks Epic Fury funding; Army III Armored Corps training cut $292M, CNN reports.

The US-Israeli war on Iran has increased pressure on Pentagon finances, leading to military training cuts and delayed maintenance, according to CNN. The Navy's 2026 budget did not include Operation Epic Fury, and the Army's III Armored Corps saw a $292 million training budget cut, per CNN.

Kuwait military says it is responding to missile and drone attacks after US strikes on Iran and Iranian claim of firing at ships in Strait of Hormuz.

Kuwait's military says it is responding to missile and drone attacks, after the United States carried out fresh strikes on Iran and Tehran said it had fired at ships in the Strait of Hormuz.