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Trump resumes military aid to Ukraine via NATO purchases, Taiwan continues exercise Han Kuang, and the FY26 NDAA moves forward in the Senate.
Taiwan launches exercise Han Kuang 41, Secretary Rubio makes his first official visit to Asia, and the U.S., Japan, and Australia sign a new logistics coordination agreement.
Russian elites continue to perish under mysterious circumstances, a vote of no confidence in the EU Parliament, and a change in FTO designations to boost Syria's new government.
Trump is organizing a potential ceasefire in Gaza, migration issues flare up in the EU, and the 17th BRICS Summit convened in Brazil.
The PLA is scheduled to present its new services, Chinese aircraft carriers operate in the Western Pacific, and the U.S. and Vietnam reached a trade agreement.
The EU's 18th sanction package on Russia stalls, the IAEA assesses Iran's nuclear program, and the U.S. and India pursue deeper defense cooperation.
Russia to decrease defense spending, conflicting reports on the status of Iran's nuclear program continue, and the U.S. defense budget heads to a vote.
Purges continue in China, KMT officials propose reform to maritime operations, and Japan tests the Type 88 on its own soil for the first time.
The U.S. pressures a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, NATO increases its defense spending requirements, and the U.S. tested its most advanced radar in Alaska.
The U.S. launched precision strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, and peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine appear stalled.
Xi Jinping attends the second China-Central Asia Summit, the U.S. Army conducts Talisman Sabre 2025, and U.S. Navy assets depart the region.
The Israel-Iran conflict rages on, Russia redeploys strategic aircraft, and Europe plans an energy overhaul.
