Gulf Air Defense: Jordan and Kuwait reported intercepting multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drone attacks, with no casualties in Jordan and localized damage in Kuwait after air defenses engaged incoming threats. Defense Production Push: Trump is set to urge top defense executives to speed weapons output and expand manufacturing capacity as wars strain U.S. missile and interceptor stockpiles. Congress vs Iran War: Senate Democrats blocked a $1.15T defense bill, citing objections to Trump’s Iran escalation and lack of consultation with Congress. Missile Shield for Europe: Europe’s FREYJA effort aims to build an anti-ballistic missile capability to reduce reliance on external interceptors. Drone Industrialization: German Helsing will invest $50M to manufacture its HX-2 strike drones in West Virginia, signaling more scaling of AI-enabled unmanned systems. Naval Drone Concept: Elbit Systems pitched converting commercial ships into floating drone bases using Hermes 650 Spark aircraft for extended maritime reach. Ukraine Drone Tech: Ukraine’s TrophyLab platform drew 300+ registration requests for access to captured Russian systems, while reports continue of FPV drones downing high-value helicopters. Procurement & Upgrades: Czech officials discussed buying Israeli air defense systems (Spyder/Arrow) as Europe accelerates missile and drone defense spending. U.S.-ROK Logistics Drills: The U.S. and South Korea began their largest-ever joint logistics exercise, focusing on sustainment across land, sea, and air.