Belarus–Iran Sanctions: The US announced new sanctions on 13 people and entities tied to Iran’s IRGC weapons procurement, naming Belarus-based intermediaries including the Armory Alliance and an Iranian employee based in Belarus, as Washington targets MANPADS and related supply chains. Belarus Tech & Security: ESET reports a fresh phishing-driven cyber-espionage campaign by the Belarus-linked FrostyNeighbor (Ghostwriter/UNC1151) against Ukrainian government institutions, using location-based delivery of malicious code. Defense Supply Chain Watch: An investigation says Belarusian Elementarnye Mashiny supplied production equipment used by a Russian ammunition plant (Tekhnodinamika/Rostec), including systems for handling explosive components for artillery munitions. Cyber Policy: Russia’s Roskomnadzor is planning a “state-run VPN” to keep selected IT firms connected to foreign resources despite restrictions on public VPN use. Cross-border Tech for War: Ukraine plans anti-drone mesh installations on roads in Volyn near the Belarus border, alongside other engineering defenses. Tech Transfer in Militaries: India’s Army received jet-powered kamikaze drones delivered via a Belarusian-origin supply chain, with technology localization through an Indian partner. Trade & Industry: Belarus mining equipment makers are set to visit Ghana under a deal aimed at expanding mechanized mining and industrial equipment access.