Baltic Drone Tensions: A NATO jet shot down what’s believed to be a Ukrainian drone over Estonia, after Estonia said it was the first time it downed such a “stray” target; Ukraine apologized for unintended incidents and blamed Russian electronic warfare for misdirecting drones, while Russia escalated its messaging by warning NATO won’t shield the Baltics if drones are launched from their soil. UN Clash: The dispute spilled into the UN Security Council, where Russia’s ambassador repeated claims about Latvia and other Baltic states, and Latvia’s envoy plus the U.S. pushed back hard, calling it threats and fiction. Latvia’s Response: Latvia’s president and foreign ministry rejected the allegations, and Latvia issued air-threat alerts in eastern districts before they were lifted. NATO Posture vs U.S. Drawdowns: NATO’s top officer said no further U.S. troop drawdowns are expected beyond the 5,000 already announced, as the alliance tries to reassure allies amid shifting deployments. Defense Procurement: Latvia signed a multi-year framework for Origin Robotics’ BLAZE counter-drone deliveries, using EU SAFE financing.