Ukraine- Belarus Drone Guidance Pressure: Zelensky gave Lukashenko a one-week ultimatum to remove Belarus-based relay/communications equipment used to guide Russian strike drones, warning Ukraine will act if Minsk doesn’t comply. Crimea Energy Hit: Ukrainian strikes sparked fires at the Tavriya Thermal Power Plant and damaged oil and gas storage in occupied Crimea, triggering power outages across multiple settlements. Drone War Numbers: Ukraine reported shooting down or suppressing 92 of 99 Russian drones overnight, while Russia continued drone-and-artillery attacks across Dnipropetrovsk and reported heavy front-line fighting. US Budget Strain: The Pentagon is reportedly seeking $80B in supplemental funding tied to the Iran conflict, raising concerns about munitions and readiness impacts. Military AI Governance: Kenya will host the 2027 Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in Nairobi, aiming to move from ethics to practical safeguards. Airpower Procurement & Industry: Britain and European partners advanced ELSA long-range strike development; Spain tested a containerized Hornet Block 1 interceptor for drone swarms; and India prepared to commission three indigenous Navy platforms in Kolkata. US Presidential Aviation: Trump unveiled the VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One, a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8i converted for interim presidential use. Defense Tech Dispute: Palantir is clashing with France after losing a domestic intelligence contract, as Paris pushes “technological sovereignty.” Sabotage in Russia: The Atesh group claimed it damaged a Taganrog substation powering the Atlant-Aero defense plant, disrupting drone and electronics production.