Middle East Energy Security: Iran, Iraq and Türkiye urged restraint to stop West Asia tensions spreading after attacks tied to the Houthis and Iraqi-based drones hit Saudi energy assets, including the East-West oil pipeline; Saudi said the line was temporarily shut as a precaution, while maritime trackers reported a new projectile hit in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears for oil supplies. Regional Defense Diplomacy: Pakistan’s defense minister said the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement could be triggered if attacks continue, framing aggression against any signatory as aggression against all—while analysts note the pact’s practical limits as Saudi faces mounting pressure from Iran-backed forces. Türkiye’s Industrial Push: Ankara’s 2027–2029 Medium-Term Economic Program points to defense as a growth engine, with higher investment in transport (including rail) and export and employment targets, aiming to boost technology and infrastructure rebuilding. AI Safety & Tech Governance: Anthropic said it blocked misuse of its AI that could support cyberattacks and biological weapons, adding safeguards and warning governments to act as model risks rise. Aviation Supply Chain Watch: Airbus said A350F first flight is later in 2026 with first delivery in H2 2027, but industry sources warn trial timelines could slip, putting schedules under pressure. Cyber/Counter-Sabotage: German investigators linked a Leipzig/Halle drone attack attempt to suspected GRU-linked suspects using a route via Turkey and onward travel through Serbia.