Taiwan's T-Dome air defence program is delayed as the indigenous Strong Bow missile system lacks a clear funding source. The legislature approved a reduced special defence budget, excluding the missile system. Efforts to secure supplementary funding are stalled due to disagreements between the cabinet and defence ministry.
Taiwan's legislature approved a reduced NT$780 billion defense budget in May. Efforts to revive a larger, rejected NT$1.25 trillion package face funding disagreements between the cabinet and defense ministry, according to unnamed officials.
China's Navy launched a ballistic missile from a submarine during a joint exercise with Russia. The missile traveled approximately 6,000 km, falling short of its potential range. This test is part of a series of missile tests conducted by China.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated Russia will take "compensatory measures" in response to the deployment of US intermediate-range missile systems in Japan, warning against such "destructive steps" and emphasizing cooperation with partners in the Asia-Pacific.
A US missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, killed at least 108 people, mostly children. Despite evidence suggesting the US military knew of the strike's vicinity and potential target identification issues, accountability remains unclear. The AP reconstructed events through interviews, revealing ongoing investigations and a lack of a final victim count.
A U.S. missile strike on an Iranian primary school in Minab, Iran, four months ago, reportedly killed 123 children and 34 adults. The Trump administration has not accepted blame, despite internal military evidence of the strike and potential target analysis shortfalls.
A US missile strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, Iran, killed numerous children over four months ago, yet accountability remains elusive. Evidence of the strike was available immediately, but the Trump administration has not accepted blame.
Following a bilateral meeting, Trump stated that the US and India are working together on maritime security issues, following a US missile strike that killed three Indian nationals aboard a commercial vessel.
Following a bilateral meeting, Donald Trump addressed the recent US missile strike that killed three Indian nationals. He stated that Washington and New Delhi are working together on the issue, calling commercial vessel operations "a rough profession" and expressing confidence that seafarer safety will be prioritized.
Russia denies damaging the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, claiming a US-made Patriot missile caused the strike. Ukraine accuses Moscow of targeting the UNESCO site during a massive overnight assault that killed at least nine people.
North Korea has denounced the US approval of advanced air-to-air missile sales to South Korea, labeling them "war exports" and warning of escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula. Pyongyang criticized the move as part of a broader US strategy to increase military collusion and confrontation in the region.
A Palau-flagged oil tanker, the Settebello, caught fire off the coast of Oman on June 10, possibly due to a US missile strike. One crew member was injured and two are missing. The incident occurred near Sohar port amid US actions to blockade Iranian ports.
A Palau-flagged oil tanker, the Settebello, was hit by a suspected US missile off the coast of Oman, resulting in one injury and two crew members missing. The attack occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, amid US actions to block shipping related to Iran.
The US military struck the sanctioned oil tanker Marivex off Oman, citing blockade violation. The Indian crew sent distress calls as the ship caught fire and sank, later rescued by Oman.
Kuwait International Airport was targeted by Iranian drones, causing significant damage to a passenger terminal, killing one Indian national, and injuring at least 63 others. Kuwait's defense ministry shot down numerous missiles and drones. The Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack, calling for an end to such violence.
Iran's IRGC claims a US Patriot missile, not one of theirs, struck Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 1, causing one death. This follows alleged US attacks on an Iranian tanker and Iranian strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Bulgarian Defense Minister Atanas Zvezdev denied reports of a large-scale purchase of US missiles for F-16 fighter jets, stating no funds have been allocated for such a deal. He clarified that the US Congress's approval is for a potential deal, not a finalized contract.
A Chinese analyst warns that the US deployment of the Typhon missile system to southern Japan could threaten China's coastal cities and block vital maritime passages. The missile launcher is expected to be positioned at Kanoya Airbase in Kagoshima prefecture.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated firm opposition to US plans to deploy Typhon intermediate-range missile systems in Japan, calling them a strategic offensive weapon that escalates confrontation and risks an arms race.
A Washington Post report reveals the US military used significantly more advanced interceptor missiles to defend Israel against Iranian attacks than Israel did, depleting a large portion of US stockpiles and raising concerns about American readiness.
Beijing and Moscow warn against US missile defence system, citing negative consequences for international security
Russia and China jointly criticized the US 'Golden Dome' missile defense plans, calling them a threat to strategic stability. Following a meeting in Beijing, Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin also expressed regret over the expiration of the New START nuclear treaty without a replacement.
The US military's extensive use of advanced missiles against Iran has raised concerns about long-term munitions stockpiles. While the administration maintains readiness is intact, analysts warn that rebuilding inventories could take years, potentially affecting Pacific deterrence.
The US has used over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles and 1,500-2,000 air defense interceptors in the war with Iran, with full replenishment potentially taking six years. This has sparked concerns about Washington's ability to defend Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion, though officials say no imminent conflict is expected and Xi Jinping is preparing for a summit with Trump in Beijing next month.
