US Congress & Ukraine: The House passed a military aid package for Ukraine with $8B in loans and extended USAI, while adding fresh sanctions on Russia—though Senate passage remains uncertain. US-Israel Defence Integration: A House vote blocked an attempt to remove US-Israel military integration language from the defence bill, keeping pressure on NDAA Section 224. UGVs for Ukraine: Milrem Robotics and VDL Defentec handed over the first Netherlands-built THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles for Ukraine, signaling faster European production. Defence Industry Deals: Fincantieri’s WASS Submarine Systems and Magellan Aerospace signed an MoU to expand Canadian underwater defence work, including torpedo and countermeasure components. AI & Cybersecurity Investment: Panthera Growth Partners backed Innefu Labs with $30M to scale defence-focused AI security and “sovereign AI” infrastructure. Security Threats: Five Eyes warned China is using job platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed to recruit spies and pressure targets for non-public info. Human Rights Tech Controls: Microsoft said it will strengthen pre-contract review and human-rights due diligence after inquiry into alleged Israeli use of its cloud and AI in Gaza. Geopolitics & Aviation: Putin said Russia is open to jointly developing the Su-57 with India while praising the partnership. Defence-Linked Energy Policy: Trump announced nearly $700M for US coal plants and exports using Cold War-era defence authorities, tying industrial policy to grid reliability. UK Crash Update: Three Royal Navy personnel were named after a Merlin helicopter crash in Devon during routine training. China-Russia Tech & Spying: Reports also flagged Chinese targeting of UK government and military staff via online recruitment.