This week’s defense technology landscape is characterized by accelerating unmanned systems development, expanding seabed warfare capabilities, and advancing interceptor technologies. This phase validates critical systems including propulsion, avionics, autonomy algorithms, and ground control interfaces, with flight testing anticipated later in 2025. Several nations are developing offensive seabed warfare capabilities. China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy considers undersea warfare, including seabed operations, essential, leveraging military-civil fusion to develop deep-sea technologies. However, concerns exist about capability gaps, with reports suggesting NATO possesses less than 5% of needed air defense capabilities in Central and Eastern Europe.