The defense chiefs of South Korea and Japan have held discussions regarding a potential military-logistics support agreement, marking a significant step forward in defense cooperation between the two neighboring U.S. allies.

The Ukrainian Navy on Friday confirmed it attacked a Russian ferry in the port of Kavkaz on Thursday evening which caused the transporter vessel to explode and sink, News.az reports citing Politico .

The US State Department has approved a potential $2.8 billion military sale to Saudi Arabia, covering system logistics and sustainment support, News.Az reports citing Anadolu Agency.