Poland–Ukraine Security: Poland has launched preventive military aviation operations to protect its airspace as Russia hits Kyiv with missile and drone barrages, with reports of at least 9–12 deaths and dozens injured and damage to a children’s hospital and other civilian sites. Defence Industry & Procurement: Hanwha Defense USA won its first major US Army contract for six K9 Mobile Howitzer prototypes (with options for 12 more) under the Mobile Tactical Cannon programme, while Hanwha sets up an Opelika, Alabama integration and test base—an industrial move that matters for Poland’s defence supply chain watchers. Arctic Shipping & Logistics: South Korea’s PanStar will test a commercial Arctic container route from Busan to Europe, with calls including Gdansk in Poland, but the plan needs Russian permits and support, raising Western diplomatic friction. EU Business Rules: The EU’s new foreign direct investment screening regulation entered into force, with Member States required to implement it by January 2028—important for cross-border deals in sensitive sectors. Tourism Funding: Seven frontline EU countries including Poland are asking Brussels for funding to cushion tourism hits tied to security concerns near Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Health & Workplace Safety: A report flags a growing silicosis crisis among quartz countertop workers, pushing for stronger surveillance and earlier diagnosis.