Defense Shake-Up & Protests: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is facing mounting pressure after dismissing Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, with mass rallies demanding his return and anger spilling into the military chain of command. Acting Defense Minister: Yevhen Khmara has officially taken over as acting defense minister, while Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi says the General Staff will work with any defense minister and insists the war is won by institutions, not drama. Direct Industry-Command Talks: Zelenskyy held a special meeting linking corps commanders and weapons makers to speed up drone, robotics, and artillery supplies and fix defects found at the front. Drone War Escalation: Ukraine launched 400+ drones toward Moscow as Russia hit Kyiv and other cities with major ballistic missile barrages, underscoring the air-defense strain. Air Defense Supply Push: At Farnborough, Lockheed unveiled the lower-cost PAC-3 ACE and MBDA showcased upgrades to Asraam, while Patriot production planning in Ukraine remains in early stages. UK Support Signal: Britain’s new PM Andy Burnham took office and pledged “resolute commitment” to Ukraine, promising no change in the UK approach toward Russia. Maritime Risk: A Russian strike on the Golden Leo cargo ship near Odesa killed 10, including four Indian nationals, raising fresh fears for Black Sea shipping. Economy & Standards: Ukraine’s GDP grew 0.8% year-on-year in May, and Zelenskyy signed an EU-aligned organic production law to ease access to the EU market.