Aviation Safety & Readiness: A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California during a routine radar modernization test mission, killing all eight aboard; Boeing confirmed two employees were among the dead and officials said the crash was “unsurvivable,” with an investigation expected to take months. US-Iran Diplomacy: Vice President JD Vance warned that if Iran fails to meet deal obligations, the US could resume military strikes, framing the agreement as conditional on Tehran’s commitments. Long-Range Strike (India): India successfully flight-tested its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM), a Nirbhay successor, hitting a ~1,000 km target and signaling progress toward a new indigenous cruise-missile capability. Ukraine Air Power Integration: Diehl Defence says it is preparing to integrate German IRIS-T short-range air-to-air missiles onto Ukraine’s F-16s, expanding beyond AIM-9 use. Counter-Drone & Industrial Impact (Russia): Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery, sparking fires and disrupting airport operations, while Russian officials reported large drone interceptions over the capital. Defense Logistics Cooperation (Asia): Japan is pushing for a military logistics pact with South Korea (ACSA), but Seoul says public sentiment makes acceptance difficult. Local Defense Industry (US): A Native Alaskan company won a US contract supporting facilities maintenance across Guam, Kwajalein and Hawaii, underscoring ongoing defense sustainment spending.