US-Iran Escalation: CENTCOM said it intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile barrage targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East, ending a brief pause as fighting resumed. Jordan Air Defense: Jordan reported intercepting and destroying five Iranian missiles aimed at the kingdom, with no immediate casualties. US-Saudi Strikes in Iraq: The U.S. and Saudi Arabia carried out joint strikes on Iran-backed militia logistics and weapons sites in eastern Iraq after drone attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure. Ukraine Air-Defense Push: Zelenskyy met Trump and discussed licenses to produce Patriot interceptors in Ukraine, seeking more ballistic-missile defense as talks with Russia are revived. Patriot Missile Industry: Lockheed unveiled details on the new PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector, with first flight expected in early 2028 and ramped production plans. Counter-UAS & Drones: The UK launched a new rapid Innovation Support to Operations cycle focused on counter-drone tech and scalable fielding; ZenaTech began flight testing of its Interceptor P-1. Maritime & Sensors: Reuters reported a U.S. commercial sea drone captured close footage of a Chinese warship in Philippine waters, highlighting the growing reach of low-cost platforms. Ukraine Strikes Deep: Ukrainian forces hit Russian naval and logistics targets in Crimea and inside Russia, including a radar site and a Wildberries logistics hub.