Defense & Secure Comms: Patton won a subcontract to build source-secure fiber optic transport modules for U.S. defense systems, underscoring the push for trusted domestic supply chains. Counter-Drone Tech: Rohde & Schwarz unveiled Thoris, a laser-based C-UAS concept combining drone detection, jamming, and a laser combat system slated for later launch. Industrial Vision: Vadzo Imaging launched the Innova-678CRS, a 4K HDR GigE PoE camera aimed at inspection, traffic monitoring, and robotics with ONVIF support. Robotics in the Real World: China’s new program targets faster deployment of humanoid robots and embodied AI in factories, warehouses, and hospitals, with rapid verification milestones. Energy Storage & Grids: EQONIC was selected for the UK’s £452m Battery Innovation Programme to advance long-duration, safer storage using digital-twin development. Biotech & Pharma Ops: Reacta Healthcare extended its MHRA licence and GMP scope to add in-house analytical testing for oral food challenge products. Agriculture Diagnostics: Researchers combined portable DNA sequencing with spore trapping to track fungicide resistance from airborne samples. Mobility Tech: National Seating & Mobility became a preferred partner for LUCI’s tech to boost safety and independence for power wheelchair riders.