Drone War Escalation: Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone assaults on Russia in over a year, hitting Moscow and the Moscow region and killing at least four people while wounding about a dozen; Russian officials said dozens of drones were shot down, but debris still struck homes and infrastructure, with fires reported near an oil refinery and other facilities. Domestic Tech on the Battlefield: Ukraine’s General Staff says the strikes used Ukrainian-made systems, naming assets tied to microelectronics and precision-weapons supply chains, including a reported hit on the “Angstrem” microchip-related enterprise near Moscow. Unmanned Ground Push: Ukraine is also moving to scale unmanned ground vehicles, with officials citing a sharp rise in UGV resupply and evacuation missions and plans to manufacture 25,000 UGVs in the first half of 2026 to reduce soldier exposure. Defense Industry Signals: In parallel, the U.S. awarded a major contract to upgrade Stryker Double V-Hull A1 vehicles, reflecting how mines and drone threats are reshaping protected mobility. Diplomacy & Tech Trade: Separate from the battlefield, India and the Netherlands upgraded ties to a strategic partnership covering defense, semiconductors, AI, space, and quantum—while Ukraine continues pitching drone deals abroad.