Sweden launches its first reconnaissance satellite via SpaceX from California to bolster military surveillance. The Swedish Armed Forces plan to deploy 10 satellites over two years to support expanded operational needs following the country's NATO accession.

Turkey unveils the Yildirimhan, its first domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile, at the SAHA 2026 expo in Istanbul. Officials claim the system features a 6,000 km range and a 3,000 kg explosive payload capacity.

Turkey has unveiled the Yildirimhan, its first domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile, at the SAHA 2026 expo in Istanbul. Officials state the missile has a range of 6,000 km and a 3,000 kg payload capacity.

Poland is negotiating with the U.S. to increase the American military presence in the country, Deputy Defense Minister Zalewski says. The official did not confirm if the talks are related to a potential troop withdrawal from Germany.

Poland is in negotiations with the United States to increase the number of American troops stationed in the country, according to Polish Deputy Defense Minister Zalewski. He stated he could not confirm if these discussions are linked to the potential withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany.

Ukraine begins development of domestic missile defense systems to address shortages of US-supplied Patriot interceptors, Politico reports.

RBC reports that Ukraine has begun developing its own missile defense systems to address a shortage of US-supplied Patriot interceptors, according to Politico.

The USS Rafael Peralta enters the Persian Gulf, joining the USS Truxtun and USS Mason in the region. The three U.S. Navy destroyers remain west of the Strait of Hormuz awaiting further orders.

The USS Rafael Peralta has entered the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz as part of a mission, joining the USS Truxtun and USS Mason in the region, according to CBS News.