Defense Tech & Manufacturing: Estonian defense tech firm Hevi Optronics is building a new factory near Tallinn (Tabasalu) to expand electro-optical surveillance and drone-countering output, bringing development and precision mechanics under one roof. Security Watch: Lithuania warns Russia may use captured Ukrainian drones for false-flag attacks on Baltic critical infrastructure to muddy attribution and weaken NATO support for Ukraine. Industrial Pulse: Swedbank says Estonia’s manufacturing output fell 4.6% in June year-on-year, with declines in shipbuilding/repair, electronics, food and furniture. Energy Costs: Estonia’s electricity costs are set for sharp winter pressure, with analysts pointing to gas price volatility and lower-than-usual storage levels. Postal & Consumer Impact: Universal postal service rules are changing: letters will take longer (three business days) and cost €2.10, while domestic parcel coverage shifts away from the universal service. Local Environment: Tallinn won’t rebuild Inglirand’s stormwater drainage to clean beach water; it will instead focus on finding illegal wastewater connections, citing nutrient-driven algae. Education for Industry: Tartu plans a drone studies elective in upper secondary schools to build early interest in engineering and defense-related careers. Tech Services: Cleveroad ranks among top U.S. financial-services web developers in Clutch’s 2026 Q3 list.