Missile Shield Breakthrough (India): DRDO pulled off three consecutive flight-tests (June 10-11), demonstrating a multi-layer ballistic missile defence that can engage targets up to intercontinental range, plus a maiden NASM-MR anti-ship missile test—cementing India’s “elite group” status. Civil Defence Gap (UK): Experts warn Britain is “lagging seriously behind” Europe on civil defence planning, with too little guidance for food and fuel shocks and a culture that assumes the state will step in. Civil-Military Tech (US): The U.S. Army showcased a quantum sensor using rubidium vapour to detect and locate radio-frequency signals in 3D, aiming to improve battlefield situational awareness against hostile comms and radar emissions. Civil Defence Meets Protest (UK): Four Palestine Action activists (“Filton Four”) were sentenced to a combined 26+ years after a raid on Elbit Systems-linked facilities, as hundreds protested outside court. Civil-Military Leadership (UK): Dan Jarvis took over as Britain’s Defence Secretary after John Healey’s resignation amid defence funding turmoil, stressing defence as the government’s first duty. Civil-Military Industry Tension (Europe): Rheinmetall warned France could cut funding for the MGCS tank programme, raising new risks after FCAS fighter-jet collapse. China-US Industrial Friction: Beijing hit back at a Pentagon blacklist of Chinese firms (including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, NIO and solar makers), warning of retaliation and calling it an abuse of state power. Air Force Milestone (India): Rajnath Singh commissioned 231 cadets into the Indian Air Force, including the first batch of women officers from the NDA pipeline. Ukraine Manpower Reform: Zelensky outlined changes to pay, contracts, and direct funding for combat brigades, including expanding their own basic training capacity. Counter-Drone Supply (UK→Ukraine): Britain confirmed Martlet/LMM anti-drone missile batches for Ukraine, positioning them as a multi-layer air-defence add-on. Quantum + Cyber (Research): Tokyo Metropolitan University unveiled PhishLumos to detect and disrupt phishing campaigns by mapping campaign infrastructure, not just single links. Terror Strike (US/Venezuela): Trump said a U.S.-coordinated strike killed Tren de Aragua leader Nino Guerrero, with Venezuela citing clashes during the operation. Defence Diplomacy (Taiwan): KMT chair Cheng Li-wun said her party wants a direct U.S. communication channel on defence issues while reviewing local drone-industry policy.