The US has imposed tariffs up to 100% on imported drones and components to boost domestic manufacturing and address national security risks from foreign suppliers.
The EU condemns Russian missile strikes on a Ukrainian drone exhibition and Latvian consulate, highlighting the growing importance of Ukraine's defense tech sector and potential for expanded sanctions.
Ukrainian strikes have targeted Wildberries warehouses in Russia and Crimea, disrupting logistics operations crucial to the country's e-commerce ecosystem and affecting about 10% of the company's facilities.
Iran restored much of its missile arsenal during a ceasefire, possibly aided by Russia, affecting regional security and defense technology ecosystems.
Ukraine and Germany bolster cooperation on drone production and AI-based defense systems to strengthen air defense amid ongoing conflict, fostering innovation in defense tech startups.