Space Warfare Signals: US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly confirmed the U.S. has on-orbit “space control weapons” to defend forces, without details, as China and Russia intensify counterspace competition. Israel Munitions Push: The Trump administration is preparing a $2.8B Foreign Military Financing package for Israel including 40,000 2,000-pound bombs (MK-84 and BLU-117) plus 20,000 I-2000 Penetrator warheads, drawing fresh political scrutiny. Air Base Protection: The Air Force outlined steps to bolster base defense after Iran-war strain, including new acquisition oversight for air base defense. Space Tech Contracts: Space Force is set to award follow-on Resilient-GPS (R-GPS) contracts for resilient navigation timing, after Congress added $15M. Next-Gen Fighters: Boeing and the Air Force say F-47 design work is on track for first flight within two years. Counter-Drone/Lasers: Electro Optic Systems (ASX:EOS) is gaining attention as it expands high-energy laser and counter-drone capabilities tied to surveillance and space applications. AI Regulation Clash: AI safety calls are going mainstream, but Trump resists slowing development, fueling a national debate over governance and risk. Defense Industrial Finance: UK considers joining a Canada-led Defence, Security and Resilience Bank to unlock cheaper long-term funding for military projects. Maritime/Shipbuilding: US is weighing warship buys from Japan and South Korea to keep pace with China’s naval buildup.