Poland Defense Push: Reuters reports Poland is rapidly shifting to homegrown defense production, with spending on equipment from domestic firms (including Central European joint ventures) nearly quadrupling since 2022 to 30.4bn zlotys last year, as Warsaw aims to speed up weapons delivery and cut foreign dependence. Sabotage Probe: Reuters says a fire at WB Electronics near Warsaw is being investigated as possible sabotage, with damages put at 15m zlotys; prosecutors are looking at suspected terrorism and foreign intelligence involvement after a masked intruder was reportedly seen before the blaze. Drone Supply Chain Risk: Separate coverage says Poland suspects foreign intelligence behind fires at drone-related plants supplying Ukraine, underlining how industrial logistics are becoming a frontline. EU Policy Power: Central European leaders argue at Bled that the region should use its growing weight to shape EU direction, with Poland flagged as part of the V4 influence push. Retail Disruption in Ukraine: Russian strikes damaged distribution sites of Ukrainian retailers Dnipro-M, VARUS and Aurora, disrupting tools, groceries and household goods deliveries—some of which have expanded into Poland. Consumer Snapshot: GUS data shows Poles are eating more meat and eggs but drinking less alcohol, while potato consumption keeps falling. Aviation Deal: Virgin Atlantic plans to transfer two Boeing 787-9s to LOT, with completion targeted for 2027.