Self-Defence Forces

The UK military is jamming other countries' satellites as a form of self-defence, according to information given to the BBC. The disclosure sheds light on Britain's offensive electronic warfare capabilities in orbit, an area armed forces rarely discuss publicly. It is likely to fuel debate about the militarisation of space and the rules governing such operations.

Japan is drawing lessons from the war in Ukraine as it works to overhaul its own national defences, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. With security tensions rising in Asia, Tokyo is examining how drones, trenches and modern combat on Ukraine's front lines are reshaping warfare, and how those insights can be applied to Japan's Self-Defence Forces and defence planning.

A homeowner in Portage, Michigan faces a murder charge after stabbing a man during an attempted car break-in. Prosecutors have decided the use of force went beyond self-defence, turning what began as an intrusion into a homicide case. The charge is likely to fuel local debate over where self-defence rights end in home and property protection.

A legal debate is under way over whether NATO could lawfully impose a blockade on Kaliningrad, the Russian exclave that hosts nuclear-capable missiles, in response to Russian nuclear warnings. Analysts are weighing the move against international law, including UN Charter rules on the use of force and the law of naval blockades. Critics warn any blockade could escalate the conflict, while supporters argue it might be justified as self-defence. Russia has repeatedly warned against Western actions targeting the region.