Counter-Drone & Base Security: Poland recovered a suspected Russian military drone from the Baltic Sea near Rusinowo, as officials warn of rising escalation near NATO’s borders. Ukraine Battlefield Innovation: Ukraine’s Navy says it conducted the world’s first naval battle between unmanned surface vessels, with the Sargan 3000 destroying a Russian USV in the Black Sea. Missile & Air-Defense Supply Chain: Trump signaled Ukraine could get a license to produce a less advanced Patriot interceptor version, while Germany is reportedly planning nearly €3.4B for US Tomahawk cruise missiles and Typhon launchers. Industrial Expansion: UK drone/defence component maker Isembard opened a major London factory to scale production for drones, rockets, robots and jet-engine parts. Regional Nuclear Deterrence: Finland joined France’s advanced nuclear deterrence initiative, aiming to strengthen NATO’s northern posture without hosting nuclear weapons in peacetime. Defense Autonomy Contracts: Sea Machines Robotics won a five-year US Special Operations maritime autonomy contract, delivering fast-to-install vessel autonomy kits. Middle East Escalation: Houthis claimed a large-scale ballistic missile and drone attack on Saudi’s King Khalid Air Base, while satellite imagery showed damage to Saudi fuel and possible military sites after recent strikes. Drone-Driven Warfare Risk: Russian drone strikes hit Kherson hospitals and injured staff, underscoring how drones keep targeting civilian infrastructure.