Global for Monday, October 5, 2026

• Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of trustworthiness?
• US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises
• European defense startups to raise record $10.5 billion in 2026, Dealroom forecasts
• Germany to set up first drone regiment next year, modeled after Ukraine war lessons
• US Marine Corps anti-ship weaponry to see exercise action on remote Japan island near Taiwan
• Missiles, satellites and warplanes — Ukraine, Europe advance key arms projects
• US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns