Ukraine–Sweden Fighter Deal: Saab signed a contract to deliver 16 Gripen E jets to Ukraine for about $2.54B, with deliveries set for 2029–2030, plus spares and support. EU Defense Procurement Court Ruling: The EU General Court annulled an EDA satellite communications contract award to Telespazio France, reopening legal questions over the tender process. US Sanctions Shift: The US removed four Indian firms from Russia-related sanctions lists, reversing restrictions tied to alleged support for Russia’s military-industrial sector. UK Defense Funding Fight: UK PM Keir Starmer faced backlash over a “poisoned chalice” defence investment plan, with critics citing a funding gap and an unclear path to higher spending targets. Air Defense Upgrades: The Hawk Project office coordinated global air-defense sustainment and upgrade planning with partner nations, focusing on obsolescence mitigation and reliability improvements. AI Export Curbs Reversed: The US lifted export controls on Anthropic’s top AI models, restoring access after a security dispute. Australia Defense Tech Contract: archTIS won a A$3.2M Australian Defence renewal for its Kojensi secure collaboration platform and related development services.