Malta Security Upgrade: Malta’s Armed Forces will receive about €7.4 million to modernise its King Air fleet and buy Malta’s first Ground Simulator Training Device, boosting surveillance, border control and crew training. AI & Healthcare Links: Deputy PM and Health Minister Ian Borg met Mayo Clinic to discuss AI in clinical practice and digital health cooperation for Malta’s future patient care. Ocean Tech Funding: The EU and Canada launched the OceanEye International Alliance for the Global Ocean Observing System at the UN, with pledges adding up to at least €211 million to strengthen ocean monitoring worldwide. Marine Research in Malta: The University of Malta is using Satlink satellite-connected surface drifters for TecMAReco to track surface currents and help study floating marine debris. Work-Life Balance Push: Malta’s equality body is urging work-life balance measures in the 2027 budget after alarm over the country’s extremely low fertility rate. EU Digital Rules: The European Commission published Digital Services Act disinformation compliance reports from major platforms, detailing election-related speech restrictions. Business & Tech Leadership: Logicom reshuffled its top team, with Anthoulis Papachristoforou taking CEO responsibilities for day-to-day technology operations. Logistics Costs: DHL Express Malta announced 2027 price adjustments, with an average increase of 4.9%.