Ukraine–Russia Drone War: Ukraine carried out large-scale drone attacks on Russian refineries and military sites around St. Petersburg, with Russia claiming dozens shot down and officials calling it “unprecedented.” Middle East Air Defense: The US says it shot down two more Iranian one-way attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran and the US trade strikes on radar sites and bases amid a fragile ceasefire. UK Procurement Credibility: Britain’s delayed Defence Investment Plan is drawing fire from MPs and the Public Accounts Committee, warning it’s damaging credibility with allies and leaving defence firms waiting. Defense Tech Safety & Risk: Reuters reports a Romanian navy official was injured in a Shield AI V-BAT propeller incident, renewing scrutiny of the startup’s safety record and reliability. Espionage & Tech Exhibitions: China’s MSS alleges foreign intelligence recruits people in China via paid photography and research tasks tied to military and tech events. India Army Modernization: India seeks a mortar specialist vehicle to automate fire-data computation for 81mm/120mm systems, aiming to speed “shoot and scoot” accuracy. Aerospace Industry & Jobs: Jeonbuk National University secured 286.8bn won in industry-academia projects to build a regional innovation “triangle” linking campuses and local industry. Aviation & Personnel: A report highlights US military pilot pay lagging airlines, keeping retention a persistent problem. AI Ownership Push: Trump floats giving Americans equity stakes in AI firms as OpenAI talks continue.