Undersea Defense Tech: The U.S., UK and Australia unveiled an AUKUS Pillar Two push to develop and deploy cutting-edge underwater drones, aiming for operational readiness next year and targeting seabed infrastructure protection plus surveillance and logistics. AI & Policy Turmoil: A White House fight over how to regulate AI escalated after Trump pulled a key executive order, with advisers split between tighter oversight and pro-innovation stances. Drone Delivery Funding: Matternet raised about $33M via an oversubscribed private placement and completed a go-public reverse merger to expand FAA-certified autonomous drone delivery for food, retail and healthcare. Energy Storage & Grid Rules: India’s CERC proposed DSM reforms that would change deviation pricing and expand how renewables and energy storage are handled, with rules starting July 1, 2026. Maritime LPG Fleet: BW LPG signed for eight 90’cbm Panamax VLGC newbuildings from 2029-2030, backing fleet renewal and flexibility in LPG shipping. Logistics Disruption Watch: A chemical-storage fire in Noida’s Sector 59 drew 25+ fire engines; authorities said everyone was evacuated safely. Fuel Supply Assurance: Nagaland’s OMCs said petrol, diesel and LPG stocks are adequate with normal replenishment and home delivery. Storage Expansion: Lockers Manufacturing is investing $9.7M in Batesville, adding 25 jobs and expanding locker production capacity. E-Transport Paperwork: Oman introduced an electronic transport document system to standardize truck freight documentation and improve compliance. Counterfeit Deterrence: IIT Guwahati developed light-emitting perovskite nanomaterials for harder-to-fake security patterns for documents and products.