Air Defense Procurement: Switzerland is restarting payments for its delayed U.S.-made Patriot long-range air defense after delivery priorities shifted toward Ukraine, while launching talks with Israeli, French, and South Korean firms for an additional system. Hypersonics: Lockheed Martin unveiled a lower-cost, higher-throughput hypersonic glide body concept aimed at moving beyond the high-cost limits of the LRHW/CPS approach. Space Force Speed-to-Orbit: Rocket Lab hit a U.S. Space Force “on-demand” launch milestone for the Victus Haze mission, flying a company-built satellite on a call-up schedule measured in hours. UAVs for Maritime ISR: Poland’s Navy is buying Shield AI’s V-BAT drones for Baltic Sea operations, with delivery planned for later in 2026. Defense Industrial Shift in Japan: Anduril is in talks to acquire Nissan’s Oppama plant to expand drone manufacturing, as Japan weighs ramping defense output amid Taiwan Strait risks. Cyber & AI Security: ExtraHop says AI adoption is creating new attack surfaces, with many incidents tied to AI systems and agentic infrastructure. U.S.-Turkey Aviation Deal: The U.S. is reviewing Turkey’s request for F-35 access and jet engines for KAAN, despite legal and certification hurdles. Ukraine Tech Marketplace: Ukraine says 400+ units are using Brave1 ePoints to order 500,000+ drones and EW/robotics items. Sanctions Update: OFAC removed sanctions on seven Russians, two Turkish companies, and two vessels, signaling continued policy recalibration.