Space & Industry: ESA, with Czech backing, signed with Vast to send Czech astronaut Aleš Svoboda to the ISS, pending approval—another step for European space capability. Baltic Security: A French Rafale shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace during NATO Baltic Air Policing from Šiauliai in Lithuania, highlighting how the drone war keeps spilling across borders. Hybrid Warfare Explained: Reporting says Russia is diverting Ukrainian drones into the Baltic via GPS jamming and spoofing, aiming to disrupt support and create airspace chaos. EU Policy for Lithuania: The European Commission approved Lithuania’s €884m Social Climate Plan to cut energy costs for vulnerable households, expand social housing, and support EVs, charging, and bike lanes. AI Readiness in CEE: The CEE AI Index 2026 ranks Estonia highest for AI ecosystem maturity, with Lithuania noted for open data governance and demand for AI talent. Fintech Security (Lithuania): BCCS Cluster ran “Code Red” crisis simulation workshops for fintech teams to practice decision-making during cyber incidents. Energy Resilience: Amber Grid held a hybrid-threat tabletop drill at a gas compressor station, testing response to drone reconnaissance, breaches, and tech failures. Connected Toys Compliance: An EU check found 60% of remote-controlled toys failed interference rules, triggering bans and warnings across multiple countries including Lithuania.