Strait of Hormuz Escalation: Iran says it closed the Strait of Hormuz after a warning shot hit a vessel using an unauthorized route, while the U.S. Central Command reported a third round of strikes and damage to a Cyprus-flagged container ship, as regional talks aim to keep shipping moving. U.S.-Iran Retaliation Cycle: Separate reports say Iran’s IRGC hit U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, including Patriot and fuel facilities, underscoring how quickly maritime disputes can turn into direct military pressure. NATO Summit Arms Push: With NATO cohesion strained by the Iran war, Trump is set to use the Ankara summit to press allies on spending and announce major U.S. arms sales. Ukraine Deep-Strike: Ukraine’s military intelligence says it struck Russia’s Syzran oil refinery in Samara, targeting fuel used by the military. Defense Industry Watch: Czech firms showcased broader system-integration capabilities at Eurosatory 2026, while Slovakia’s arms exports surged to €2.54B in 2025, driven largely by ammunition and vehicles. Regional Partnerships: India and New Zealand unveiled a Roadmap to 2030 to deepen defense and maritime security cooperation. Cyber Threats: South Korea reported 18,951 military cyberattack attempts in 2025, a five-year high, with North Korea-linked intrusions a key concern. Egypt Command Upgrade: Egypt inaugurated “The Octagon,” a massive new command-and-control headquarters, including public display of long-range air-defense hardware.