Serbian Defense Industry: Yugoimport SDPR showcased a full land-warfare portfolio at Eurosatory 2026—armored vehicles, self-propelled artillery, rocket systems, tactical drones, bomber drones, and ammunition—pushing Serbia’s bid to compete globally in integrated combat solutions. AI in Sports Broadcasting: Eurovision Sport and CAMB.AI will deliver multilingual AI-generated athletics commentary at the European Athletics U18 Championships in Rieti, with Serbian included, streamed via the EBU platform and clearly labeled as AI-made. EV Battery Tech on the Road: BYD is running a 15,000km Rome-to-Hong Kong test drive using Blade Battery 2.0 and long-range claims, with the route including Serbia and aiming to prove superfast charging and high mileage for overseas markets. EU Funding Review for Serbia: Ecorys published two EU-funded program evaluations in Serbia, reporting progress on inclusive school access for vulnerable children and stronger economic links in border regions. Tech Industry Note: Artizent rebranded from Nous Infosystems, sharpening its focus on software/product engineering, data/analytics, cloud modernization, quality engineering, automation, and applied AI for regulated industries. Space/Science (Neanderthals): A new genetic study points to a late Neanderthal bottleneck in Europe, with a refuge in southwestern France and later expansion before their disappearance.