Defense Tech & Procurement: Israel’s IDF is expanding AI-powered SMASH Hopper remote weapon stations, adding NIS 7.4m in spares and services to mount the system on dozens more platforms, aimed at improving protection against drones and rockets. Ukraine Air Defense & Industry: Zelenskyy says talks with Trump at the G7 sidelines brought a positive signal on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and, for the first time, favorable movement on U.S. licensing so Ukrainian firms can produce missiles with Raytheon and other manufacturers. Cybersecurity: CISA issued an emergency alert after the FortiBleed leak exposed credentials for about 74,000 Fortinet firewalls and VPN gateways, with attackers actively targeting internet-facing devices worldwide. European Air Power: BAE says all Eurofighter users are showing strong interest in integrating the APKWS “drone killer” capability after RAF Typhoon success in air defense missions. Naval Industrial Base (India): Bharat Forge won a ₹425-crore Indian Navy contract for gas turbine generators under India’s defense acquisition framework, pushing indigenous marine power plant capability. AI Governance: UNIDIR launched a Geneva forum as “military AI governance” enters an enforcement phase, focusing on responsible use and oversight. Regional Security (Russia): Prosecutors say two former Ukrainian internal troops from Crimea will stand trial for treason after defecting to Russian forces. Military AI Summit (Africa): Kenya will host the 2027 REAIM military AI summit in Nairobi, bringing governments and industry to discuss responsible AI in defense.