Air Defense Upgrade: Estonia has taken delivery of its first German-made IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system at Ämari, a “qualitative leap” meant to better protect people and critical infrastructure as the war in Ukraine underlines the need for stronger air cover. Security & Law Enforcement: Estonia’s Internal Security Service says a drone carrying about 5 kilograms of explosives was found in south Estonia (Rõuge) and may be linked to a Ukrainian strike on Russia; officials urge residents to report sightings immediately. Defense Policy Debate: Estonia is drafting rules that would let the Defense Forces inspect and, if needed, delete or seize data from civilians’ phones and smart devices in cases involving defense facilities—aiming to narrow overly broad digital checks. Justice & Finance: In the HashFlare crypto Ponzi case, a wallet tied to founders Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin has become active again after years, as prosecutors seek to overturn a “lenient” sentence. Digital Governance: Estonia is pushing ahead with plans to issue digital identities for AI agents, part of a broader effort to manage autonomy in the digital state. Energy Transition: Estonia inaugurated a new Halinga biomethane plant (15m euros) to turn manure and biowaste into renewable gas, targeting a major share of national consumption. Media & Education: University of Tartu keeps study places broadly stable while Tallinn University adjusts admissions, adds programs, and shifts some public administration/business tracks to fee-based study. International Politics: EU diplomacy is roiled by the Kaja Kallas “apartheid” row with Israel, with DG MENA chief Dubravka Šuica set to meet Israeli officials in Jerusalem.