US-Iran Pressure Campaign: The US imposed fresh sanctions on companies, vessels, and individuals tied to Iran’s oil and petrochemical exports, aiming to choke revenue feeding Tehran’s military and regional proxies. UK Naval Sustainment: The UK outlined the scope of the Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN), covering Royal Navy ship/submarine support and base services to improve availability and resilience. Indo-Pacific Diplomacy: India and Singapore held their 16th Defence Policy Dialogue, with talks spanning defence cooperation and emerging areas like AI, cyber, maritime security, and unmanned systems. Asia Procurement: Taiwan approved a 2026 special defence procurement budget of NT$8.81B for US systems including HIMARS, anti-armor drones, and artillery. Tech for Defence Networks: Space Force awarded SpaceX a $2.29B contract for the Space Data Network Backbone to connect sensors and platforms for near-real-time missile defense integration. Security & Cyber Risk: US officials warned that adversaries can target troops using commercially available location data, pushing “adtech” into the national security conversation. Drones in Regional Security: Japan pledged equipment and technology transfers to boost Philippines maritime and defence capabilities, including destroyers, aircraft, and radar systems.