US Defense Budget: The US House narrowly passed the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act authorizing a record $1.15T for the Pentagon, including a 5–7% pay raise and missile-defense funding such as the proposed “Golden Dome,” while keeping a contentious push for deeper US-Israel defense integration. Middle East Air Defense: Jordan reported intercepting four Iranian missiles and six drones over 24 hours, with impacts handled in remote areas and no casualties. Strait of Hormuz Tensions: Iran’s IRGC claimed it targeted Bahrain-based defense systems and radar while saying two tankers were hit after explosions during transit, as the region remains on edge. Ukraine–Russia War: Russia reported overnight strikes on Odessa port and logistics sites; Ukraine said air defenses downed 154 of 168 drones and two guided missiles, amid continued attacks and a leadership shake-up. Drone Industrialization: The US and Ukraine signed a statement of intent to send combat-tested Ukrainian drones into the Pentagon evaluation pipeline, aiming to speed real-world testing. Ukraine Aid Delay: A US senator said the White House is withholding $400M in approved Ukraine military aid, potentially pushing release to FY2029. Europe Air Defense Procurement: Greece is expected to approve a €3.5B Israeli multi-layer air defense system (“Achilles Shield”) plus drones. Navy/AI Tech: Nvidia donated a DGX GB300 AI supercomputer to the US Naval Postgraduate School, boosting military research and training. Malaysia Naval Missiles: Malaysia’s MINDEF signed an LOA with MBDA for a surface-to-air missile system for its Littoral Combat Ships. UK Drone Carrier Integration: UK officials linked the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program to the Royal Navy’s hybrid carrier air wing, with unmanned systems introduced incrementally. Cybersecurity: ESET reported vulnerable Microsoft-signed UEFI shim bootloaders that can bypass Secure Boot, urging urgent patching and revocation checks. UK Terror Plot: A Manchester synagogue attacker’s friend was jailed for preparing a separate attack on a UK military academy.