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

Vietnam begins construction on its largest domestically built anti-submarine frigate in Da Nang, Xinhua reports citing local media Tuoi Tre

Vietnam has begun construction on its largest and most advanced domestically built anti-submarine frigate to date in the central city of Da Nang, according to a Xinhua report citing local media Tuoi Tre. Deputy Minister of National Defense Senior Lieutenant General Pham Hoai Nam attended the groundbreaking ceremony, highlighting the military's commitment to developing advanced defense equipment independently.

UK maritime agency reports incident between tanker and military forces in Gulf of Oman near Gwadar, Pakistan; no details yet on casualties or damage

The UK maritime agency has reported an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the Gulf of Oman near Gwadar, Pakistan, providing no details on casualties or damage off Pakistan's southwestern coast.

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.

US military fires on Panama-flagged vessel attempting to break Iranian port blockade, WSJ reports; no casualties reported.

The US military fired on a Panama-flagged vessel that attempted to break through the maritime blockade of Iranian ports. There have been no reports of killed or injured, WSJ reports.