• China showcased its nuclear triad and new missiles and lasers at a military parade.
• China commissioned its third aircraft carrier with catapults.
• Hanwha plans to build a US facility to manufacture modular 155mm howitzer charges.
• Okinawa-based F-15 squadrons were responsible for 60% of Japan's scrambles.
• UK Carrier Strike Group commanders discussed upcoming exercises in the Indo-Pacific

China's military expansion and intimidation in the Indo-Pacific may indicate a growing concern for regional stability and security. The commissioning of a catapult-equipped aircraft carrier suggests a significant leap in China's capabilities, while Hanwha's plans to build a US facility may indicate a shift in the global defense industrial base. The UK's efforts to reach Full Operational Capability for its carrier strike group and F-35B capability may also be influenced by China's actions.