US President Trump orders a major scale-back of joint military exercises with South Korea, citing high costs and Seoul's lack of support in US-Iran tensions.
Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine cause civilian deaths and infrastructure damage, intensifying calls for enhanced air defense support from international allies.
Ukraine's Zelensky warns Russia plans to expand military mobilization in fall 2026 and may enlist 30,000 North Korean troops, signaling increased conflict intensity and geopolitical risks.
The US House approves legislation enhancing military aid to Ukraine and expanding sanctions on Russia, pending Senate approval and potential presidential veto.
Russia and the Taliban have signed a military-technical cooperation agreement, suggesting potential arms transfers and signaling a strategic shift in Moscow's approach to Afghanistan.
Germany is fast-tracking its own long-range missile systems after the U.S. declined to deploy Tomahawk missiles, aiming to counter Russian Iskander threats and reinforce European deterrence.