Counter-Drone Push: Estonia’s government unveiled a new drone roadmap to expand counter-drone detection and response, ease testing rules, and speed adoption across defense and the economy—industry says the tech is ready, but regulation still slows real-world deployment. Urban Shelter Rollout: Tallinn installed Estonia’s first modular public bomb shelter in Juhkentali Street, using reinforced-concrete designs from Ukraine; it’s a pilot to test resident understanding and whether cities should scale up. Defense Manufacturing Resilience: Ukraine-linked reporting argues Europe should copy Ukraine’s distributed manufacturing model—breaking production across sites to reduce vulnerability to strikes. Hazardous Waste Capacity Boost: Tartu’s hazardous waste incineration plant expanded capacity up to 15,000–20,000 tons a year, aiming to close Estonia’s disposal gap as exporting waste becomes costly. Agriculture & Health: A Pärnu County BRSV outbreak killed 18 cattle; authorities urged monitoring and noted the herd wasn’t vaccinated. Retail & Consumer Impact: Off-price chain HalfPrice opened its first Estonia store in T1 Center, signaling renewed confidence in retail recovery. EU Policy Tension: Kaja Kallas faced renewed criticism after a French-linked proposal sparked debate over whether her EU foreign-policy powers should be strengthened or reduced.