Counter-Drone Security: Germany is accelerating airport drone defenses after an explosive-rigged UAV was found near a cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle, prompting a sabotage inquiry and rapid deployment of counter-drone gear across major hubs. Long-Range Strikes: Ukraine says it hit Russia’s Bashneft-Novoil and Slavneft-YANOS refineries over 1,300 km away with drones, aiming to cut oil revenue that funds the war. Hybrid Info Warfare: Italy’s intelligence watchdog warns foreign information manipulation has become a structural part of national security, tied to Russian-linked influence operations. R&D Funding Push: Russia plans new conditions to attract money into innovative development, including refining measures to reach 2% of GDP R&D spending by 2030 and improving tracking of civil research. Satellite Comms Race: Russia’s state-backed “Rassvet” low-orbit network is expanding over Ukraine, with clear dual-use potential for faster targeting and drone support. War Crimes Tech: Ukraine’s War Archive is using AI to process massive daily battlefield data to preserve digital records for future accountability. Sanctions Pressure: The UK added 19 Russia-linked targets, including banks and shadow-fleet vessels, to choke off funds tied to the war effort. Air Defense Progress: Zelenskyy says FREYJA anti-ballistic defense and domestic missile milestones are due in 2026–2027, as Europe seeks more sovereign interceptors. Public Safety Reality Check: Regions report growing strain from drone-linked disruptions and attacks, while residents debate how well air-raid alerts are understood and acted on.