Ukraine–Lithuania Drone Production: RSI Europe and Ukraine’s The Fourth Law signed a memorandum to jointly manufacture drones in Lithuania, aiming to produce thousands and feed in Ukrainian battlefield feedback. EU–China Auto Trade Pressure: The EU is preparing tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids, targeting subsidised PHEVs from BYD, Chery and SAIC, as leaders weigh tougher trade defences amid a widening China surplus. Germany Auto Stress Test: BMW is under pressure after a new financial warning, adding to the strain on European carmakers facing China competition and weaker demand. EU Solar Tech Push: Oxford PV and Fraunhofer ISE unveiled perovskite-silicon tandem solar modules using Matrix Shingle interconnection at Smarter E/Intersolar in Munich. Pharma Supply Model Shift: India’s HRV Pharma is growing as a “virtual API platform” by partnering with USFDA/EU GMP-approved manufacturers instead of owning plants, targeting Rs 1,000 crore revenue. Skills Bottleneck for Green Hydrogen: Namibia’s green hydrogen projects warn of a major shortage of specialist artisans and technicians if phase-2 plans proceed. Aviation Infrastructure in Central Asia: Incheon International Airport Corp. plans to help build and operate a second Incheon-style airport in Uzbekistan, with capacity scaling up to 47m passengers. Retail/Manufacturing Supply Chains: Decathlon says it will deepen China supplier collaboration through 2030, citing faster product cycles and a full value chain.