Maritime Diplomacy: Japan’s JMSDF destroyer JS Ikazuchi docked in Davao City for three days, with Philippine naval drills in Davao Gulf underscoring deeper Japan–Philippines interoperability. Defense & Deterrence: U.S. Marine Corps awarded Oshkosh Defense a $70.6m order for more NMESIS ROGUE-Fires unmanned anti-ship launchers, while U.S. Defense chief Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies to raise spending to counter China’s buildup. Naval Balance in the Pacific: China deployed its Type 054B frigate with carrier Liaoning in Western Pacific operations, signaling more sustained blue-water escort capability. Energy & Logistics Resilience: India’s Finance Ministry flagged Strait of Hormuz disruption duration as the key driver for external sector and inflation, as EY urged bigger stockpiles of oil, LPG and fertilisers. Rail Disruption: Deccan Express locomotive failure delayed Mumbai–Pune services by nearly two hours and cascaded across the corridor. Ports & Shipping Governance: India launched a Port Performance Index and digital maritime reforms to improve shipping oversight. Automation in Warehousing: China Post’s Guangzhou hub rolled out humanoid robots claiming up to 1,200 parcels per hour, pushing faster logistics throughput.