Lithuania announces €50 million project to dig defensive trenches along its border with Russia and Belarus, with some sections up to 150 meters wide.

Iran reshuffles top military and security leadership after war with US and Israel. Mohsen Rezaei, Ali Abdollahi and Ahmad Vahidi among seven senior figures appointed to key posts across IRGC, army and navy.

Iran has reshuffled its top security and military leadership following its recent war with the US and Israel, appointing new officials across the Supreme National Security Council, IRGC, army and navy. Veteran commanders Mohsen Rezaei, Ali Abdollahi and Ahmad Vahidi are among seven senior figures taking key posts as Tehran reorganizes its wartime leadership amid heightened regional tensions.

Russia's Pacific Fleet ready to detain 'unfriendly' vessels in Asia-Pacific, commander Viktor Liina says, citing 379 of 1,001 ships under such flags

Russian Pacific Fleet commander Viktor Liina said the fleet is ready to ensure Russia's security in the Asia-Pacific, claiming 'NATO-like' alliances are forming in the region and that 379 of 1,001 vessels analyzed sailed under flags of 'unfriendly' states.

North Korea fires projectile into Sea of Japan, flying 690 km at 90 km altitude — Japanese defense minister

North Korea fired a projectile toward the Sea of Japan, according to the Yonhap news agency. The missile fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone after traveling 690 km at a maximum altitude of 90 km, JapaneseKoizumi said.

Pentagon 'Golden Dome' contractors SpaceX and Northrop Grumman completed first key tests, Bloomberg reports citing US Space ForceGettlein. Next phase to focus on space-based capabilities.

Pentagon contractors for the 'Golden Dome' missile defense system have completed the first tests, Bloomberg reports citing US Space ForceGettlein. SpaceX and Northrop Grumman are among firms that 'successfully conducted their first key tests,' with the next phase focused on space-based capabilities.