Pentagon Industrial Push: Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has asked major U.S. defense firms to submit in 21 days plans to dramatically speed weapons production and delivery, targeting wide-area surveillance, air-defense sensors/interceptors, and missile-tracking as Iran-linked strain worsens stockpile worries. Ukraine Air-Defense Strain: Ukraine says it can’t intercept Russia’s ballistic missiles in recent barrages—Reuters reports 90% of drones were stopped, but all ballistic missiles and Zircon cruise missiles got through—highlighting interceptor and PAC-3/Patriot supply gaps. Counter-Drone & Security: Germany warns of daily “hybrid warfare” after an explosive drone was found near Leipzig-Halle, while a study says Europe struggles to attribute drone incidents fast enough to deter. Royal Navy Tech Leak: Britain’s Royal Navy K3 Scout drones allegedly sent “heartbeat communications” to an IP address in China, prompting removal of internet connectivity and renewed supply-chain scrutiny. Middle East Pressure: The Houthis resumed missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s Mocha, and Trump signaled a “low-key” approach to Iran focused on economic pressure and maritime tactics rather than new offensives. Regional Force Posture: Taiwan’s cabinet plans a 16% defense spending rise for 2027 as it runs drills to repel a potential amphibious landing.