Global for Thursday, February 12, 2026

• 2027 defense budget could double 2026 ship requests, US Navy secretary says
• US Air Force’s CCA program advances with auto-flying software integration
• Syria says its forces have taken over al-Tanf base after handover from US
• Two US Navy ships collide in Caribbean, leaving 2 sailors injured
• Russia will uphold nuclear weapons limits of expired treaty, foreign minister says
• China’s new maritime combat drone poised for global success: analysts