Defense Industry & Tech: Armenia’s defense industry firms are showcasing production and R&D potential at Eurosatory 2026 in Paris via a unified national pavilion, with 18 companies presenting and 12 more attending as visitors, backed by renewed Armenian-French cooperation. Agri-Exports: Armenia’s first flower shipment to Ukraine has arrived (9,500 blooms), with a second truck expected soon; the push comes as Russia’s import bans force exporters to diversify, with Latvia already receiving a prior batch and EU market access support signaled by Dutch diplomacy. Energy Policy: Armenia is prioritizing renewable energy and efficiency, aiming to raise solar’s share in the energy mix from 0.3% to 15% by 2030, and is deepening cooperation within the International Solar Alliance. Economy Outlook: The Eurasian Development Bank lifted its 2026 Armenia growth forecast to 6%, citing strong services, construction, industrial rebound, household lending, and remittances. Real Estate & Property Rights: The government is discussing reforms to modernize Armenia’s real estate registration system, simplify procedures, and strengthen protection of property rights. Food & Trade Risk: Armenia’s Central Bank says a sharp Russian gas price jump is extremely unlikely, but warns export restrictions could hit GDP by up to 2%, especially for agriculture and food processing. Water & Agriculture Funding: Armenia is seeking a EUR100m AFD loan to repair water and irrigation infrastructure and support climate-resilient agriculture, including a Syunik component. Regional Logistics: A Trans-Caspian forum in Washington highlighted the Middle Corridor and TRIPP, including a planned 43-km Armenia link in Syunik to connect Azerbaijan with Nakhchivan.