2026-07
US companies including Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Anduril have announced a $3 billion investment to expand the production of defense equipment and sell it to NATO member states.
2026-07-08
After Iran attacked three merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz the previous day, the U.S. announced new strikes against Iran, stating the operation aims to ensure freedom of navigation.
2026-07-08
On the final day of the summit in Ankara, Turkey, NATO leaders issued a six-point statement reaffirming Article 5 of the Washington Treaty, the transatlantic bond, and commitments to increase defense spending, while expressing support for Ukraine.
2026-07-08
At a press conference following the Ankara summit, Trump praised NATO's unity and stated that progress has been made toward the alliance members' shared goal of increasing annual defense spending to 5% of GDP.
2026-07-08
During the NATO summit, Trump met with Zelensky and stated that the U.S. would allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles and provide the relevant manufacturing methods.
2026-07-08
During the NATO summit, Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed Shara, stating that the U.S. might remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
2026-07-06
China was reported to have test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the South China Sea into the Pacific Ocean, an event that occurred during the Rim of the Pacific exercise.
2026-07
The 2026 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise has commenced in Hawaii, featuring five submarines. Multinational forces are conducting training in continuous submarine tracking, data sharing, and joint operations.
2026-07
Japan's Ministry of Defense has expressed protest against frequent Chinese military activities and urged the Chinese side to reconsider missile tests that could threaten the safety of Japanese airspace.
2026-03
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft transited the international airspace of the Taiwan Strait. The US stated that this action demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.