Taiwan launches major war games to test command flexibility, the latest military exercise on the island.

Japan's defense ministry released its 2026 white paper Tuesday, adding a new chapter on 'new ways of warfare' and expanding defense production bases under PM Takaichi's military expansion roadmap

Japan's defense ministry released its 2026 defense white paper on Tuesday in Tokyo, introducing a dedicated chapter on 'new ways of warfare' and an independent section on defense production and technology bases, which analysts describe as a roadmap for PM Takaichi's military expansion agenda.

U.S. military exhausted nearly 80% of THAAD interceptors and about half of Patriot missiles in Iran war, CNN reports. Pentagon says stockpile is 'dangerously low.' 4 killed, 270 injured since July 7; total war injuries reach 687.

CNN reported that the U.S. military exhausted nearly 80% of its THAAD missile interceptors and about half of its Patriot interceptors during the war with Iran, with military commanders warning the Pentagon's munitions stockpile is 'dangerously low.' The Pentagon updated casualties: 4 service members killed and 270 injured since July 7, with total U.S. war injuries reaching 687.

Ukraine's TCC sets 40,000 monthly conscription target for Armed Forces, pro-Russian underground tells TASS. Anonymous partisan claim via Russian state media cites internal mobilization planning.

Ukraine's Territorial Recruitment Centers (TCC) have set a plan to mobilize up to 40,000 Ukrainians into the Armed Forces of Ukraine monthly, according to pro-Russian underground sources cited by TASS.

Ukraine's Fire Point starts integrating European technology into its missile defence system, broadening the company's supply chain with European partners.

Ukraine's Fire Point has begun integrating European technology into its missile defence system.