Ukraine-Russia Air War: Ukraine hit Moscow and the Moscow region with 400+ drones overnight, sparking fires at an industrial park and an oil depot and wounding at least 10 people, as Russia reported 381 drones shot down and continued large ballistic missile barrages on Kyiv. Air Defense Supply Pressure: Kyiv’s latest missile-and-drone waves underline its Patriot shortage, with strikes described as among the biggest of the war and fires spreading across multiple districts. Missile Production Strain: Analysis claims Russia is firing ballistic missiles faster than its defense industry can produce, while also burning through much of its Zircon output. Ukrainian Drone Tactics: Ukraine is pushing FPV and drone-carried robotics, including launching FPV drones from uncrewed surface vessels and using heavy bomber drones to deliver explosive ground robots. Industrial/Research Targets: Drone attacks reportedly hit Russia’s TsNIITochMash precision engineering institute and damaged logistics and shadow-fleet assets in Crimea. NATO/EU Defense Industrial Moves: Belgium is weighing an exit from the cost-rising ASWF frigate program and launching an RFI for new builders, while the EU and Ukraine push forward on a Drone Deal for faster unmanned systems production. US-Iran Escalation: CENTCOM reported another US service member killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian drone, as Kuwait and the region report repeated drone and missile intercepts. Aerospace/Procurement Watch: Lockheed unveiled a cheaper Patriot interceptor (PAC-3 ACE) aimed at faster production and preserving PAC-3 MSE for hardest targets. Defense Infrastructure in Europe: Germany’s Rūdninkai military campus buildout in Lithuania is set to move troops this autumn, with a dedicated rail line planned to move heavy equipment.