EU Sanctions & Trade Friction: The EU’s 21st Russia sanctions proposal would add entities based in India, raising new hurdles for ratifying an EU-India trade deal already agreed in January, with unanimous approval needed by July 15. UK Defence Shake-up: Britain appoints Dan Jarvis as Defence Secretary after a revolt over armed-forces spending, underlining political pressure on the defence budget and delivery. Automotive Tech Rules: India removes spectrum licensing for automotive radar and connected-car communications, a move meant to speed ADAS and future self-driving rollouts and align with US/EU approaches. Energy Transition Test: Wärtsilä says a hydrogen-powered engine has generated electricity for Spain’s grid in a large-scale “world first,” aiming to balance renewables—though infrastructure and policy remain key constraints. Industrial Capacity Push (EV): Ultraviolette plans to ramp electric motorcycle output sharply, doubling capacity and building a Karnataka plant to reach 150,000 units within months and much higher by FY28. Battery & Packaging Momentum: A survey of molded fibre makers finds strong 2026 production growth plans and rising AI use, while Europe’s battery push continues with new manufacturing support measures. Aerospace/Defence Program Uncertainty: Europe’s next-gen fighter jet effort faces fallout after the FCAS fighter element collapses, putting multinational defence-industrial plans back into question.