South Korea said North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile after a border blast injured three soldiers, raising regional security risk.
Belarus will expand military readiness checks up to mobilization level, raising strategic, governance and regional risk questions.
Former President Trump criticizes Biden's administration for depleting U.S. ammunition stockpiles through aid to Ukraine, emphasizing the need to prioritize American defense resources.
Austria plans to extend mandatory military service to nine months and introduce recurring training to strengthen defense amid increased security threats in Europe.
Russia's Defense Ministry proposes ending mandatory medical exams for contract soldiers, highlighting recruitment pressures amid ongoing military operations in Ukraine.
Poland secures a €44 billion EU loan under the SAFE program, marking a major investment to modernize its defense industry despite presidential opposition.