East Front News #98: France tests missiles; Russia rebuilds Mi-8 fleet (defence24.com)

• France tests MICA NG missile and Arcadia AI system
• UK Defence Secretary resigns over funding delays
• Russia plans 72 new Mi-8 helicopters by 2027

"France tested the MICA NG missile from a supersonic Rafale and prepares the Arcadia AI battlefield command system. UK Defence Secretary resigned over funding. Russia plans 72 Mi-8 helicopters. Poland starts submarine training in Sweden. NATO exercises near Russian nuclear submarine bases. Romania orders 12 Airbus helicopters. Bulgaria halts military aid to Ukraine. NB8 summit supports Ukraine's NATO path."