Undersea Security: Seventeen countries, including Estonia, launched GUIDE on May 30 to share best practices and improve early warning for attacks on critical undersea telecom and energy infrastructure, with the voluntary framework aimed at faster incident response. Defense & Industry: Estonia’s military intelligence said Ukraine’s long-range strikes have reduced Russia’s Baltic Fleet medium-range air defense by about a third, while Estonia continues deploying anti-drone monitoring on the Russian border. Energy Storage: Rolls-Royce Power Systems and Sunly signed contracts for four battery storage facilities in Latvia (490 MWh total), with the first due in Q1 2027—another sign of Baltic grid balancing demand. Economy & Costs: Estonia’s inflation hit 3.7% year-on-year in May, driven mainly by transport and housing costs, as fuel and energy prices feed through. Public Sector Construction: Tartu approved plans for a new six-story police and border guard headquarters in Annelinn to ease space shortages. Shipping Rules: The IMO confirmed the HNS hazardous cargo liability convention will enter into force in November 2027, tightening compensation for chemical and noxious cargo incidents. Digital Credentials: Google said it will add digital ID and age credentials to Google Wallet in EU states, including Estonia, using passport scans and partner-issued age assurance. AI Data Centers: Skeleton Technologies launched GrapheneUPS, a UPS for AI data centers designed to stabilize grid disturbances and meet grid connection requirements.