Slovak–Azerbaijani Defense Tech: Slovakia and Azerbaijan are deepening cooperation in drones and electronic warfare, with Slovakia also pushing a €210M mortar deal toward technology transfer and eventual production in Azerbaijan, showcased at ADEX 2026. EU Security Planning: The EU is moving to tighten coordination for “below Article 5” hybrid incidents, aiming for faster collective responses to sabotage, cyberattacks, and drone-style threats. Cybersecurity for the AI era: ESET launched a new ESET PROTECT portfolio positioned as cybersecurity-as-a-service, bundling AI security features and 24/7 monitoring for businesses of all sizes. EV Charging on a key corridor: Siemens eMobility and OMV started operating a high-power SICHARGE FLEX system in Kufstein on the Brenner route, targeting heavy-duty electric charging needs. Battery Supply Chain Push: Volkswagen, PowerCo and Gotion agreed three LFP battery ventures in Spain, Slovakia and Morocco, totaling about €3.22B, to build more of the value chain inside Europe and nearby. Local Education Opportunity: The Tunisian embassy in Budapest opened applications for Slovakia scholarships for 2026, with a webinar set for Oct 2. Science Under Attack: The Slovak Academy of Sciences condemned a Russian drone strike that burned Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences building in Kyiv.