NATO Procurement Push: NATO signed major agreements on missiles, air defence and aircraft at the Ankara summit, aiming to pool resources and speed European manufacture of US-supplied systems. Ukraine Air-Defence Industrialization: Ukraine and the US reached a political agreement on Patriot missile licences, while Zelenskyy said technical details still need coordination; Ukraine is also seeking a Patriot co-production partnership with Japan’s Mitsubishi. Missile Deals in Europe: Germany sealed a deal to buy long-range US Tomahawk missiles (with Typhon launchers), closing a long-running gap-filling effort. Ukraine–Russia Battlefield Pressure: Russia reported intercepting 376 Ukrainian drones overnight and claimed major drone losses for the week, while Ukraine reported shooting down 114 of 137 drones in another wave and striking Russian oil infrastructure and fuel logistics. Counter-Drone and Drone Swarms: A new counter-drone handbook and multiple reports highlight how fibre-optic FPV drones are being used to bypass defences and hit power substations. Espionage and Security: Italy busted a Russian spy ring seeking details on European air-defence systems, and Russia’s FSB said it foiled an AI-guided drone sabotage plot targeting the Rostov airfield. Defense Research Policy: Japan is drafting a plan to make it easier for universities to collaborate on defence research via secure research bases. Regional Aid Limits: Bloomberg reports the Netherlands says it has reached its limit for direct military assistance to Ukraine, underscoring strain on sustained Patriot support. AeroVironment Legal Risk: A securities fraud class action was filed over AeroVironment’s SCAR-related contract work for the Space Force.