After war in Gaza began, countries like the U.S., UK, and Italy restricted arms exports to pressure Israel diplomatically. In response, Israel’s domestic arms industry surged, producing more weapons than ever.

Israel now plans to increase weapons exports, including to former embargoing countries - especially EU members.

Source: Bloomberg

North Korea's copy of American HALE-class Global Hawk UAV: Saetbyol-4 (샛별-4), also known as Morning Star-4.

While its exact performance metrics are unclear, it is believed to be used for strategic reconnaissance purposes.

FBI Launches Task Force to Probe Tesla Attacks

The FBI has set up a task force to investigate recent attacks on Tesla showrooms and charging stations across the U.S., calling them acts of domestic terrorism.

Over 48 incidents reported this month; at least seven under federal investigation.

Task force includes agents from the FBI, ATF, and Counterterrorism Division.

FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to pursue those responsible.

U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) says Iran can now produce weapons-grade uranium in under 7 days—a sharp drop from the previous 10–15 day estimate.

Tehran is expanding its nuclear program, stockpiling enriched uranium, and deploying advanced centrifuges.

Interesting: Footage from USS Carl Vinson aicraft carrier shows Russian Il-38N being escorted by F-35C and F/A-18F fighter jets.

Estonia Strips Russian, Belarusian Citizens of Voting Rights

Estonia has amended its Constitution to revoke local election voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens.

• Affects 70,000+ permanent residents from Russia and Belarus.

• Only Estonian citizens, stateless persons, and EU/NATO nationals can now vote locally.

China's 6th-generation fighter J-36 spotted dumping fuel during its fourth test flight.

Polish President Andrzej Duda signed a new law allowing the government to suspend the right to seek asylum for up to 60 days.

Target: Migrants crossing from Belarus, which Poland accuses of using migration as part of a “hybrid war” alongside Russia.

U.S. vs. China: Who Rules the Waves?

⚓ Tonnage by Navy:
• 🇺🇸 U.S. Navy: 3.6 million tons
• 🇨🇳 PLA Navy: 387,000 tons
• 🇨🇳 China Coast Guard: 101,000 tons

• U.S. Navy’s edge lies in global reach and heavy tonnage.

• China’s fleet is more numerous—but smaller by tonnage.

Source: IISS, Seaforces, Congressional Research Service

Effects of Trump's 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts in Europe.

Declines in auto stocks pushed European shares to a two-week low.

🇩🇪 Volkswagen ↓ 3.6%
🇳🇱 Stellantis ↓ 6.4%
🇩🇪 BMW ↓ 3.9%
🇩🇪 Porsche ↓ 4.2%
🇸🇪 Volvo Cars ↓ 2.5%
🇩🇪 Continental ↓ 2.5%

Kids in Ukraine’s Kyiv schools have started learning to fly FPV drones.

Denmark's Defense Minister:

We will not put up with the US thinking they can decide how the Danish realm, including Greenland, should look like in the future.

French Finance Minister Lombard:

Only possible answer to US tariffs is to raise our own tariffs for now.

Thousands gathered at Tufts University calling for the release of Turkish PhD student Rumeysa Öztürk.

Human rights observers say she was transferred to the Louisiana Detention Center—despite a court order prohibiting her removal from Massachusetts.

According to local reports, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Ankara today for consultations.

There are reports suggesting the Somali President might solicit supplemental military aid from Turkey and Ethiopia.

Turkish Defense Ministry sources on Greek Soldiers’ provocative march:

There are written and unwritten rules in military conduct. The first unwritten rule is not to act as Greece did.

The Turkish Armed Forces are known for their discipline, ethics, and compassion. It is an effective, respected, and deterrent force.

You have never seen, and will never see, such behavior from the Turkish Army.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock says forming a European defense union is no longer a matter of if, but how fast:

The European defence industry is still national in character and therefore highly inefficient.

If we continue to use 150 different weapon systems… we can spend all of the world’s money on them—we will not be effective enough.

Italy Pledges €68 Million for Syria Reconstruction

Italy has allocated €68 million ($73 million) to support humanitarian efforts and infrastructure rebuilding in Syria.

This initial package will support hospitals, infrastructure, and food supply chains.

New cooperation projects and a reconstruction business forum are planned.