UK Defence Industry & Air Combat: BAE Systems unveiled Brontanax, the UK’s first uncrewed autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft, aimed at extending combat mass and adding electronic warfare and precision strike capability alongside crewed jets. UK Funding & Readiness Politics: Defence Secretary Wes Streeting backed calls for Europe to spend more on defence, while Andy Burnham faced pressure after failing to commit to Healey’s 3% GDP target timeline. Counter-UAS & Artillery Industrialization: BAE Systems signed a licensing deal with Ukrainian industry to locally produce and test the L119 Light Gun, starting with a test model for a tailored 105mm variant. Drone & Tech Controls: The US proposed banning imports of military-grade drones from China, targeting systems that could support military or intelligence operations. Regional Security Diplomacy: Kuwait and Turkey’s defence ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. Ukraine Strike Pressure: Russia hit Odessa Region logistics and port infrastructure, while Ukraine again targeted Wildberries warehouses tied to Russian military supply chains. India Strategic Dilemma: Russia’s new defence offers to India highlight the tension between Atmanirbhar Bharat goals and continued reliance on external advanced systems.