An Arms Dealer Joins Silicon Valley’s Military Boom https://t.co/kqS7UcplUc https://t.co/kqS7UcplUc ...

Ukraine has become adept at drone production. This has offset its relative lack of ships, tanks and other large platforms where Russia has an advantage and which it would struggle to manufacture at scale https://t.co/6sSPOQxjXU ...

Industry Trend - Silicon Valley is experiencing a military boom, attracting new players [1] Business Activity - An arms dealer is entering Silicon Valley [1]

Geopolitical & Security Implications - South Korea Spy Agency indicates North Korea is increasing support for Russia by potentially sending additional troops as early as next month [1] - The agreement for North Korea to send 6,000 construction workers and deminers to the Kursk region was reached during Sergei Shoigu's visit to Pyongyang [1] - The alliance between North Korea and Russia is mutually beneficial, with North Korea receiving military technology, especially satellite-related technology [2] - In exchange for deployment, North Korea has received a satellite launcher, tech consultations, drones, and anti-aircraft missiles [3] Casualties & Prisoner Exchange - British Defense Intelligence Agency reports North Korea has sustained around 6,000 casualties on the battlefield [4] - South Korea Spy Agency previously reported around 600 deaths [4] - Approximately 2,000 injured North Korean soldiers have been moved back to North Korea [4] - Two North Koreans have been captured by Ukrainians and are held as prisoners of war, but their exchange may be complicated [5]