Putin sets Russian Armed Forces authorized strength at 2.399 million personnel, including 1.51 million servicemen, per TASS.

Western allies assess Iran likely added new Russian weapons, rebuilt missile arsenal during eight-week ceasefire, Bloomberg reports.

Western allies believe Iran has most likely added new-build Russian weapons to its inventory and reconstituted large swathes of its missile arsenal during the eight-week ceasefire.

Ukraine announces landmark military service reforms with pay raises, fixed terms, and expanded foreign recruitment.

Ukraine has announced landmark military service reforms that include pay raises, fixed terms, and expanded eligibility for foreigners.

Israeli Katz says he and PM Netanyahu ordered military to prepare to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons

Israeli Israel Katz said on X that he and Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the Israeli military to prepare accordingly to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Putin says Russia expanding domestic satellite constellation, vows to intensify strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is expanding its domestic satellite constellation and vowed to step up strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.