U.S.-Ukraine Defense Talks: Zelenskyy met Trump in Washington and discussed licenses for Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptors domestically, signaling renewed momentum on air-defense cooperation. Counter-UAS Push: ZenaTech began initial flight testing of its Interceptor P-1 one-way VTOL counter-drone platform, while the UK launched a new Innovation Support to Operations cycle focused on scalable counter-drone and maritime defense tech. Uncrewed Air Combat Manufacturing: General Atomics started full-scale manufacturing of the FQ-42A collaborative combat aircraft, moving the semi-autonomous fighter toward operational service. Training Jet Deal: Indonesia signed for 12 Leonardo M-346F Block 20 light fighters for advanced lead-in training, with deliveries starting in 2030. Short-Range Air Defense Imports: Reuters reports Iran is set to receive 300–400 Chinese MANPADS (QW-12 and FN-16) in coming weeks to harden dispersed low-altitude coverage. Defense Industrial Base & Munitions: Britain is commissioning firms to plan up to six new explosives factories to rebuild 155mm shell energetics capacity after Ukraine aid. Critical Minerals for Defense: Metlen signed a gallium supply agreement with an unnamed U.S. tech firm, aiming to scale production for EU and strategic demand. Space/ISR Tracking: Array Labs raised $21M and partnered with Mitsubishi Electric to develop satellite-based airborne and maritime tracking for defense customers across Asia-Pacific. Cyber/Info Security: Russia charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism, alleging the platform failed to remove content tied to Ukrainian services and extremist groups.