Defense Industry Under Fire: Ukraine says FP-5 “Flamingo” cruise missiles hit Russia’s Titan-Barrikady plant in Volgograd, a key maker of artillery systems and missile-launch components; Volgograd Governor Andrey Bocharov confirmed damage and about 10 injuries, while Zelenskyy framed it as part of expanding long-range pressure on Russia’s war industry. Fuel Logistics Targeted: Ukraine’s SBU reported a second strike this month on the Vtorovo fuel pumping station in Vladimir region, a diesel logistics hub feeding Moscow’s ring pipeline and export routes. Wider Industrial Strain: Russia-linked reporting highlights a spreading fuel shortage across regions, with transport cuts and rationing measures as diesel deficits deepen. Aerospace/Arms R&D Watch: Russia’s Yak-130M completed its maiden flight, aiming to turn an advanced trainer into a light combat/export-ready aircraft; separately, Airbus and Kawasaki are studying a Japanese anti-submarine U950 Eurodrone variant. Recruitment Pressure in Europe: Germany may revive conscription by mid-2027 due to recruitment shortfalls, underscoring how defense manpower and industrial capacity are tightening across the region.