Pentagon Missile Surge: The Pentagon signed framework deals with Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics to ramp up Patriot and THAAD interceptor production, aiming to quadruple THAAD output and triple Patriot PAC-3 output. US Army Leadership Shakeup: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation after months of reported friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, leaving the service in a leadership vacuum. Navy Long-Range Air Defense: The Navy unveiled “MALICE,” a next-gen extra-long-range air-to-air missile (AIM-424 LRAAM) meant to let aircraft engage threats from extreme distances. Ukraine Missile Transparency: Ukraine’s military intelligence published a detailed breakdown of Russia’s Zircon missile, including components and foreign-made parts, as Moscow leans on harder-to-intercept weapons. Middle East Escalation: The UAE said it intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters amid rising Hormuz tensions, while the US and Iran traded strikes and Trump vowed retaliation. Regional Air-Defense Deals: Israel and Greece moved toward a major “Achilles Shield” air-defense package worth about $3.5B, reflecting Europe’s push to close capability gaps. China Rocket Force Purge: China sought tips on irregular PLA Rocket Force procurement practices, signaling the anti-corruption campaign is still active. Counter-Drone Industry: Nordic Air Defence showcased its K100XR counter-drone interceptor in a live public demo, underscoring Europe’s fast-moving C-UAS buildout. Local Defense Workforce: Florida announced nearly $23M in grants to strengthen defense workforce and military community infrastructure, including projects in Escambia and Santa Rosa.