NATO Industry & Tech: UK startup JET Connectivity was picked as one of only five firms worldwide for NATO’s DIANA Mission Track, highlighting continued demand for dual-use connectivity solutions. Missile & Naval Procurement Fallout: Malaysia is pressing Norway for compensation after Oslo revoked export licences for the Naval Strike Missile, while Malaysia says it will prioritize missiles already in production to avoid multi-year delays. Ukraine Drone Swarms: BlueShadow is working with Ukraine to build a coastal “barrier” using swarms of autonomous naval vessels, aiming for an initial missile-and-interceptor squadron by early 2027. Missile Defense in Space: Northrop Grumman was selected by the U.S. Space Force to demonstrate space-based interceptor capabilities for the Golden Dome architecture, targeting on-orbit progress by 2027. AUKUS Political Pressure: Australian Labor MP Ed Husic called for renegotiating AUKUS after the shift to buying three used Virginia-class submarines, arguing a “Plan B” may be needed. Defense Industrial Safety: South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace partially suspended production after an explosion at a key defence facility killed five, with DAPA promising technical support for the probe. EU Defense Funding: Cyprus signed the SAFE programme loan agreement to access EU defence funds for military hardware priorities through 2030. Counter-Drone & Drones for War: The Pentagon’s Drone Dominance contest is pushing small-drone “cheap flying bombs” procurement, with a new round set to begin next week. Procurement Integrity & Cooling-Off Rules: Estonia’s Riigikogu is moving to add “cooling off” limits for senior defence officials heading to private sector roles, citing procurement conflict risks.