EU Sanctions Push on Drone Navigation: The EU slapped sanctions on ABS Electro and linked leaders over “Kometa” navigation modules used in Shahed/Geran drones and Iskander-M missiles, aiming to choke the whole production chain and make workarounds harder. Franco-German Deterrence Reset: Germany and France pledged deeper defense cooperation on nuclear deterrence, including Germany joining a French nuclear exercise and stepping up missile defense and long-range strike integration after their fighter-jet project imploded. Gulf Escalation Round-Up: The US reported a seventh straight night of strikes on Iran-linked military logistics as Iran and IRGC claimed attacks on US sites in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, including drones and radar destruction. Missile Defense Industrial Win: TOTE Services and Hanwha Philly Shipyard were selected to build U.S. Missile Defense Agency Missile Range Instrumentation Vessels, with the program replacing older range ships. Golden Dome Cost Confusion: A new report highlights massive uncertainty over the price and mission of America’s Golden Dome missile shield, with estimates ranging from tens of billions to about $1.2T over 20 years. Defense Production Law Update (Luxembourg): Luxembourg proposed a new legal framework requiring ministry authorization for defense-material production, with tracing and customs oversight. Workforce Pipeline (UK/Europe): Swindon councillors visited the UK Defence Academy to explore support for veterans, families, and STEM/career pathways.