Autonomous Cargo Aviation: Bristow Group expanded its early delivery reservations for Elroy Air’s Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft, adding 10 more early delivery slots (15 total) after FAA eVTOL integration demos in Louisiana. Maritime Tech & Climate Shipping: Lloyd’s Register granted a design appraisal for HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ fore-accommodation LNG carrier using MOL’s Wind Challenger hard-sail system, with the Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator involved—another step toward wind-assisted LNG transport. Ocean Governance: Pacific leaders at COFI37 pushed for stronger recognition of Pacific-led, science-based fisheries management and monitoring to protect tuna while supporting food security. Marshall Islands in Focus (Climate Policy): Loss and Damage talks open in Majuro as Pacific frontline nations demand practical support for communities already facing sea-level rise, extreme weather, and ecosystem loss. Maritime Security (Regional Patrols): USCGC Joseph Gerczak completed Operation Blue Pacific patrols with port calls in the Marshall Islands and joint boardings targeting illegal fishing. Drone Training Diplomacy: Taiwan’s MOFA says a UAV academy (GUAVA) is moving toward incorporation and pilot training to build drone resilience for diplomatic allies. Privacy & Data Brokers: Radaris lost domains in a privacy fight after a judge ordered transfers tied to New Jersey’s Daniel’s Law. Pacific Security Strategy: A US think tank argues for shifting posture toward Guam and the “second island chain,” explicitly naming the Marshall Islands among potential basing locations.