Arctic Security Deal: Trump says a Greenland-Denmark agreement gives the U.S. “permanent control” over security and enables a major military buildup, while Denmark and Greenland stress sovereignty and self-determination as parliaments still need to act. AI & Defense Reliability: The Pentagon reiterates “rigorous verification” after reports of a near-miss with China tied to an AI-generated false intelligence assessment. U.S.-Iran War Costs: A new estimate puts the Iran war price tag at $43.6B and highlights rising munitions spending, as internal casualty tallies reportedly exceed the Pentagon’s public count. Procurement & Industry: Sikorsky won a deal for 16 more UH-60 Black Hawks, aiming at a new multiple-year contracting path; New Balance landed a $156.9M, three-year Defense Logistics Agency shoe supply contract. Counter-UAS Push: The Navy seeks an affordable maritime interceptor via a new request for white papers, while NATO-style drone defense cooperation and AI-driven surveillance themes keep expanding. Alliance Transition: South Korea and the U.S. pledged to accelerate wartime OPCON handover toward Seoul by 2030. Regional Defense Finance: The EU sent Ukraine another €3.3B for missiles and drones to bolster air defense. Defense Tech Spotlight: Utah firms are showcasing drone hunting and net-capture systems, underscoring the fast shift from battlefield drones to counter-drone ecosystems.