President Xi Jinping awarded top scientists, including Ben De for his work on China's first airborne pulse-Doppler fire-control radar, at a ceremony in Beijing. Xi emphasized the importance of scientific and technological self-reliance during the 15th five-year plan period.
Iran targeted US facilities in the Middle East, including Harir airbase in Iraq and US Fifth Fleet assets in Bahrain, using drones and shelling ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks aimed at disabling radar and communications systems followed renewed US airstrikes.
The deep ocean, covering 66% of Earth's surface, remains largely unexplored. Recent discoveries highlight its importance in regulating climate, producing oxygen, and hosting extreme biodiversity, yet it faces threats from potential mining and overfishing.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has signed a NT$495 million contract with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology to integrate Coast Guard, Army, and Navy radar systems into the Taiwan Tactical Network (TPN). This initiative aims to enhance maritime domain awareness by sharing real-time data, with delivery expected by the end of 2027.
A fence at the US military Kyogamisaki Communication Station in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture, was found to extend about 4 square meters beyond the property line onto a municipal road. The Defense Ministry's Kinki Chubu Defense Bureau stated it could not determine the cause of the error.
