Ukraine-Russia Drone War: Ukraine struck Crimea and Russia’s energy nodes again, with Zelenskyy citing long-range Fire Point FP drones hitting a Tyumen oil-processing facility 2,000km away, while Russian-installed authorities reported deadly Crimea drone attacks and fuel disruptions. Air Defense in Action: Ukraine said it shot down 96 of 105 Russian Shahed-type drones overnight, as ballistic missiles and multiple attack UAVs hit several regions. Black Sea Shipbuilding: Turkey’s ASFAT delivered TCG Koçhisar to the Turkish Navy and CAm. Roman to Romania in a landmark double ceremony, underscoring Black Sea force modernization. India Naval Indigenization: PM Modi commissioned three homebuilt Indian Navy platforms in Kolkata—INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel), and INS Agray (ASW shallow-water craft)—as India pushes self-reliance at sea. Taiwan ISR Upgrade: Taiwan has begun testing the MQ-9B SkyGuardian, with U.S. deliveries planned in 2026–2027 to expand intelligence and strike support. Defense Industry Finance: Israel’s UVision plans a Nasdaq IPO for its suicide drones and missiles, targeting a $3–3.5B valuation on a backlog of about $370M. U.S. Presidential Aviation: Qatar-gifted Boeing 747 interim Air Force One nears service after L3Harris upgrades, highlighting ongoing defense-industrial work tied to high-profile platforms. Training Safety: Malaysia temporarily suspended hand grenade training after a fatal blast at Hobart Camp, pending an inquiry into SOP and personnel readiness.