US-Israel Munitions: A top House Democrat, Gregory Meeks, blocked a proposed $2.8B sale of 40,000 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, citing unresolved concerns about use in densely populated Gaza and Lebanon. US Sanctions & Tariffs: The House passed the “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026,” targeting Russia’s energy and defense sectors and its shadow fleet, while also authorizing Trump to impose tariffs tied to Russian oil dependence. Space Warfare Posture: Gen. Dan Caine urged the US to prepare to fight from the seabed to cislunar space after the US revealed on-orbit space control weapons. USAF Procurement: Honeywell pushed early engine contracting for the Air Force’s Massed Modular Aircraft (MMA), while Lockheed pitched an upgraded F-16G variant to replace aging Fighting Falcons. US Space Force Buildout: The Space Force stood up its first operational space surveillance unit for moving target indication ahead of new AMTI/GMTI satellite launches. Counter-UAS & Vehicle Air Defense: UK trials highlighted a Boxer-mounted Moog RIwP turret concept and a GEREON UGV carrying Vigil and Mark 1 missile effectors for mobile air defense. Europe Defense Industry: Ukraine’s parliament approved participation in the European Defence Fund, aiming to unlock joint weapons projects and EU funding. India-Russia Military Ties: Army Chief Gen. Dhiraj Seth is set to visit Moscow to deepen defense cooperation, including air defense and next-gen fighter and domestic production ambitions. Armenia-Russia Base Talk: Armenia’s security chief said the 102nd Russian base in Gyumri was not raised by Armenia in negotiations, responding to Russian statements. Defense Tech Partnerships: Nokia Defense and C3IA signed an MoU to accelerate UK defense digital transformation and secure multi-domain communications.