Ukraine War & Drones: Russia hit a Kyiv defense-industry exhibition with a ballistic missile, killing at least 10 and injuring about 100, including a Polish defense-firm worker; meanwhile, Ukraine’s drone pressure continues to target logistics and rear-area assets, with reports of strikes on UAV production and logistics hubs. Command Shake-Up: Zelenskyy appointed Brig. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi as Ukraine’s new commander in chief after the removal of the defense minister, with troops hoping for faster reforms. NATO Eastern Flank: Romania shot down a second drone in two days after airspace incursions near the Danube Delta, using F-16s and raising concerns about repeated breaches. Counter-Drone Tech & Procurement: Lockheed Martin unveiled Morfius X-Rotor, a ground-launched microwave system claiming neutralization of up to 50 drones per mission, as the Pentagon also tightened Drone Dominance supply-chain rules. Middle East Air Defense & Escalation: Greek-operated Patriot batteries in Saudi Arabia intercepted two Yemen-launched ballistic missiles targeting Yanbu oil refineries; Trump reiterated Iran can’t have nuclear weapons while Iran-linked attacks on US assets and proxy activity keep tensions high. Defense Industry Jobs: BAE Systems won a major £708m extension tied to sixth-generation combat air tech (Tempest/GCAP), boosting roles at Warton and Samlesbury. Workforce Pressure: Aerospace faces a widening engineering talent shortage as retirements outpace new entrants, pushing firms toward apprenticeships and AI-skilled hiring.