UK Defence Investment Plan: Britain’s long-delayed Defence Investment Plan is finally set to land, but senior military voices say it still won’t fully close the funding gap—especially for drones and AI-driven unmanned forces. NATO Production Push: Turkey’s defence minister says NATO is “adjusting” to the security shift ahead of the Ankara summit, with Ankara pressing for a bigger role in European defence initiatives and industry cooperation. Drone Arms Race: Israel Shipyards’ AREONOUS unveiled an autonomous net-launching drone-interception concept aimed at FPV threats, while Taiwan’s opposition floated a $7.5B drone plan to expand unmanned manufacturing and procurement oversight. Procurement & Industry Deals: The US Army ordered $40M in next-gen combat helmets from Avon/Team Wendy Ceradyne; Poland and Ukraine firms signed up for small turbojet engine development; and Romania secured most EU SAFE motorway awards tied to defence ministry involvement. Security & Sanctions: Zimbabwe investigators allege a recruitment pipeline sending young men to fight for Russia, and a report warns North Korea’s illicit coal exports are surging as sanctions monitoring weakens. Regional Defence Cooperation: Vietnam and the UAE signed an MoU on defence industry cooperation. Ukraine War Impact: Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refining are linked to fuel shortages and export restrictions, showing how battlefield pressure is hitting logistics at home.