Ukraine Air Defense Stress Test: A senior Ukrainian lawmaker says Kyiv can’t intercept the ballistic missiles Russia is firing at cities, as a major barrage reportedly got through despite high drone interception rates. Ballistic Missile Race: Zelensky and analysts point to Ukraine’s push to field new domestic ballistic missiles (Fire Point’s FP-7/FP-9) to extend reach and reduce reliance on constrained allied interceptors. Drone Autonomy Roadmap: A Ukrainian Air Assault training commander says drones still need breakthroughs in autonomous guidance, target recognition, AI integration, and reduced operator roles—while remote-pilot concepts are already emerging. EU Defense Funding for Ukraine: Brussels and Kyiv expanded Ukraine’s access to the European Defence Fund and EDIP, with new EDF calls and a major defense hackathon opening opportunities for Ukrainian dual-use and defense teams. Patriot Supply Crunch: Multiple reports highlight Europe’s dwindling Patriot interceptor stocks as Ukraine braces for winter and more missile/drones. Cyber-Physical Security: GPS jamming and spoofing are rising across the Baltic region, with longer disruptions and broader impact on navigation and transport. Defense Industry Momentum: Elbit Systems posts record backlog and strong Q2 growth, underscoring how drones, munitions, and C4I demand are reshaping procurement. Sanctions-Evasion Crackdown: Austria reports a scheme using falsified end-user certificates and shell-company routes to supply restricted machine tools for Russia’s missile and jet production.