U.S. Immigration Crackdown Hits Military Families: An AP investigation says Trump’s administration has detained more than 50 parents and spouses of active-duty troops, with at least six deported, leaving service members without key caretakers and emotional support. NDAA Tech Cooperation Sparks Debate: The House-passed NDAA includes a Section 219 push for deeper U.S.-Israel defense technology cooperation across counter-drone, missile/air defense, AI, cyber, and sensing. Ukraine Air Defense Under Strain: Reports say the U.S. has nearly exhausted interceptors for a key missile defense system, while Ukraine and allies debate how to rethink air defense beyond just buying more Patriot missiles. Pentagon Supply Chain Risk Exposed: A Pentagon war game flagged high-purity aluminum as a critical U.S. vulnerability, with UAE production disruptions tied to Iran-linked attacks. Defense Tech Goes Agentic: Salesforce secured IL5 authorization for Agentforce, with U.S. Army HRC set to deploy 24/7 AI support for 9.2 million soldiers, veterans, and families. Arctic Satellite Contract: Canada awarded Telesat a CAD 2.3B (up to CAD 2.7B) Arctic military satellite communications deal to start in 2028. Ukraine Law Expands Leave for Former Convicts: Zelensky signed a law equalizing rights for former convicts serving in Ukraine’s forces, including annual leave and unit transfer after a year. Missile Defense Production Pressure: The U.S. Air Force is soliciting fighter engine options to pressure engine makers over delays and quality issues, even as it says it won’t replace current engines. UK Undersea Strike Sustainment: BAE Systems won a £135M Royal Navy torpedo sustainment contract for Sting Ray and Spearfish through 2029. Taiwan Readies for Invasion Scenarios: Taiwan’s Han Kuang drills test 24-hour operations, reservist mobilization, and urban resilience against China’s gray-zone tactics. China Anti-Graft Targets Defense Regulator: A Chinese court sentenced a former defense industry regulator official to 10 years for bribery. Silentium Defense Expands in the U.S.: The passive radar maker opened a U.S. headquarters in North Carolina to deepen work with defense customers and partners. Guatemala Modernization On Track: A U.S. FMS delivery of M320A1 grenade launchers reached Guatemala on schedule, supporting broader modernization plans. Colombia Orders KC-390s: Colombia will buy two Embraer KC-390s for airlift and tanker roles, with deliveries starting in 2029. UAE Drone Built on Kit Airframe: EDGE Group showcased the JERNAS-M unmanned surveillance aircraft, built on a long-used kit-plane airframe, aimed at persistent air defense sensing.