AI Air Defense Push: Russia says it’s developing AI-based air defense systems and expects results in November, while also building mobile air-defense groups using FPV interceptor drones and a “unified information environment” for faster target detection and coordination. Armored Survival Upgrades: Russia is modernizing the T-90M Proryv with stronger electronic warfare, reinforced protection, and added defenses for the engine area to better survive FPV drones and top-attack strikes. Drone-Era Tank Tactics: Dutch Leopard 2 units are adapting to constant drone surveillance in NATO exercises, focusing on concealment, electronic discipline, and networked combined-arms operations. NATO SHORAD for Drones: Romania is ordering Rheinmetall Skyranger 35 systems on Lynx KF41 vehicles and Rafael SPYDER missile systems to build a layered short-range air defense shield for the Black Sea flank. Defense Procurement & Corruption Watch: Russian media reports three defense contractors face trial over alleged embezzlement tied to infrastructure for the Caspian Flotilla, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of state defense spending. Cyber Threats: Reports detail a global spread of Millenium RAT (62,000+ devices in 160+ countries) and a UNC1151 “Ghostwriter” phishing campaign targeting a Belarusian pro-democracy politician via Gmail credential theft. Energy & Research Cooperation: A Norway-Russia working group recommends a modest Barents Sea cod quota increase for 2027, while UNESCO-backed funding supports preservation and digitalization of Ukraine’s documentary heritage.