Tomahawk Production Surge: Raytheon won a landmark $22.9B Navy contract to massively boost Tomahawk cruise missile output, underscoring U.S. munitions pressure and long-term stockpile concerns. Space Data Network Push: Rocket Lab will test Space Force Space Data Network interoperability in orbit in 2027 under a $12M award, aiming to connect satellites from multiple suppliers to the SDN backbone. UAS for Base Defense: The U.S. Air Force is buying 145 long-endurance Group 2 UAS systems from Poland-based uAvionics to strengthen Middle East base protection. Golden Dome & Cyber Governance: A Pentagon push for missile defense authorities and ongoing CMMC reform debates highlight how policy and oversight are shaping defense tech delivery. Ukraine Glide Bomb Details: Brave1 shared new information on Ukraine’s homegrown “Equalizer” glide bomb, adding guidance kits and pop-out wings to extend range and accuracy. India Navy Drone Lease: India’s MoD signed a Rs 1,943-crore deal to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems for 30 months, boosting maritime domain awareness. Armenia-India Defense R&D: Armenia and India signed an MoU to expand joint defense research, innovation, and shared production. Bulgaria F-16 Delays: Bulgaria faces delivery delays for its next Block 70 F-16 batch from Lockheed Martin. Israel-Hamas Strike Claims: Israel said it targeted Hamas Nukhba commanders in Gaza; Palestinian sources reported civilian deaths, as diplomacy for Gaza talks continues. Army Wheeled Vehicle Buy: The U.S. Army will keep procuring Humvees via an $82M AM General contract running through August 2028. Defense Supply Chain Strategy: The White House released a National Security Science & Technology Strategy prioritizing undersea, space, and AI/autonomy, plus tech resilience and homeland threat countering.