Air Defence Upgrade: Estonia has taken delivery of its first German-made IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence unit at Ämari, with two more systems due next year—an effort to close a long-flagged gap in protecting people and critical infrastructure. Security Spillover: A drone carrying about 5 kilograms of explosives was found in south Estonia (Võru county) after a Ukrainian strike on Russia, raising questions about how attacks and unmanned systems intersect with NATO territory. Justice & Policing Powers: The Ministry of Justice is drafting amendments to narrow and clarify how the Estonian Defence Forces can inspect smart devices and collect digital material in criminal proceedings, aiming to reduce overly broad interference while preserving lawful use in later cases. Prison Policy: Estonia is moving ahead with plans to house Swedish prisoners, with recruitment underway and the final lease step expected after parliamentary approval. Energy & Industry: Estonia opened the Halinga biomethane plant (15m euros), turning manure and biowaste into renewable gas to boost domestic energy supply. Education: Universities across Estonia are adjusting 2026/2027 study places, including changes at Tartu and Tallinn University. AI Governance: Estonia is pushing ahead with identifiers for AI agents, while broader debate continues over how autonomous systems should be governed.