Navy Radar Upgrade: RTX won a $515.82M Navy contract modification to keep AN/SPY-6 Air and Missile Defense Radar integration and production support on track through May 2027. Middle East Escalation: U.S. forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles and drones aimed at regional allies and struck an Iranian command center on Qeshm Island, as tensions tied to Lebanon’s fighting keep flaring. UK Health Data Lock-In Fight: A UK parliamentary committee urged the government to use a break clause to end Palantir’s NHS Federated Data Platform contract, warning of vendor lock-in and foreign dependency. Cybersecurity for Defense Systems: A high-severity Laravel flaw (CRLF injection) could let attackers manipulate outbound email handling, raising risk for organizations that rely on web-based systems. Directed Energy Push: Silicon Valley defense firm DEWS launched its suite of high-energy laser and high-power microwave systems aimed at countering hypersonic threats. Rare Earth Supply Chain: USA Rare Earth will invest $1.2B in South Carolina to expand magnet and rare-earth production, targeting defense and other strategic industries. AI Cyber Policy: Trump signed AI-focused cyber defense orders to speed government access to advanced models for security vetting and patching support. AUKUS Submarine Debate: Australia’s defense leadership defended the shift to second-hand Virginia-class boats as highly capable, while critics called the change “trash.” Defense Industry Safety: Hanwha Aerospace faced scrutiny after a deadly explosion at its Daejeon plant killed five workers, with investigators looking at safety oversight. International Defense Ties: Indonesia and Qatar moved to deepen defense industry cooperation via a joint venture covering weapons systems and mini submarines. Security Tech Market: DroneShield announced a U.S. joint interagency task force contract, adding momentum to counter-drone procurement.