Here are the top military news briefs:

  1. North Korea’s Missile Developments: North Korea has announced that leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines. This adds to the recent tests of a new nuclear-capable weapon.
  2. Philippine Military Action: Philippine troops have killed nine suspected Muslim militants, two of whom were involved in a recent bombing during a Sunday mass.
  3. Iran’s Satellite Launches: Iran has launched three satellites into space, which has drawn criticism from the West amid rising tensions.
  4. Fire on Tanker Attacked by Houthis Extinguished: A tanker hit by a Houthi missile off Yemen has had its fire extinguished after a U.S. airstrike targeted the rebels.
  5. Expanded Mental Health Care for Pregnant Troops: Lawmakers have proposed expanded mental health care for pregnant troops and new military moms.

These briefs cover a range of significant developments in global military affairs and international relations​