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Ukraine's Security Service launched drones hidden in trucks against Russian strategic bomber bases as far as Siberia; Zelensky said 117 drones were used and reports citing the SBU said 41 bombers were hit, while Russia said several planes caught fire.

Meeting at the US Embassy in Singapore during the Shangri-La Dialogue, Richard Marles, Pete Hegseth and John Healey said the submarine pillar was on track, backed a plan for Australia to buy three in-service Virginia-class boats, and launched a joint uncrewed-undersea-vehicle payload project.

The Air Force awarded both General Atomics (FQ-42) and Anduril (FQ-44) development and production contracts for its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft, at least 150 semi-autonomous wingman drones by the end of the decade, four months ahead of schedule.

Britain's Defence Investment Plan commits GBP 298 billion over four years, including GBP 15 billion more than the previous spending review, raising defence to 2.7% of GDP by 2029 with money for GCAP, the nuclear deterrent, submarines and drones.

Japan's Ministry of Defense asked for a record 8.9 trillion yen ($55.5 billion) for the fiscal year starting April 2027, stressing AI and drones, with about 160 unpriced items that could push the final budget past 10 trillion yen.