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INDO-PACIFIC
Air Force Wants New 1,000-nautical Mile Range Missile for Air, Sea Targets
What changed
The U.S. Air Force is seeking a family of next‑generation missiles with a minimum 1,000‑nautical‑mile range to strike air and sea targets. The request supports service plans to counter Chinese forces in the Indo‑Pacific. The proposal was published on June 25, 2026.
GLOBAL
Un Pauses Strait of Hormuz Evacuation Plan After Cargo Ship Attacked
What changed
The United Nations halted its evacuation plan for the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman on June 26, 2026.
INDO-PACIFIC
Taiwan Budget Calls for $6.6b for Attack Drones, Unmanned Surface Vessels
What changed
Taiwan's executive branch submitted a $6.6 billion budget on June 24, 2026, to acquire over 200,000 domestically produced unmanned systems, including attack drones and unmanned surface vessels, to defend the island's shores.
EUROPE
Ukraines Top Strike-drone Maker Moves Into Ballistic Missile Defense
What changed
Ukrainian firm Fire Point, the nation's leading strike‑drone manufacturer, announced on June 25, 2026, that it is expanding into ballistic missile defense, building on drones already used for Kyiv's strikes inside Russia.