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.
G7 leaders are meeting in Canada amid Israel's strikes on Iran.
Trump announces a trade deal with China, the AUKUS Pact is under review, and NMESIS launchers remain deployed to the Philippines.
Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks in Turkey, Trump proceeds on his Golden Dome project, and the U.S. will retain a key NATO leadership position.
The U.S. conducts exercise KAMANDAG 9 in the Philippines, Hegseth spoke at the Shanghai-La Dialogue, and China harasses Taiwan’s outlying islands.
NATO pursues increasing member defense spending, China advances infrastructure projects in South America, and possible Israeli military action undermines U.S.-Iran negotiations.
NATO assembles in Ohio, Russia and Iran negotiations stall, and Germany looks to reinstate compulsory military service.
