Critical Minerals & Semiconductors: Curtin University and Nimy Resources will fund a two-year gallium processing project in Western Australia, aiming to build local concentrate, extraction and refining pathways to reduce reliance on a small set of global producers. Defense Electronics: IntelliDesign won a contract with Hanwha Defence Australia to supply complex electronic assemblies for the Australian Army’s AS21 Redback infantry fighting vehicle under LAND 400 Phase 3, adding clean-room capability at its Brisbane site. Electronics Manufacturing Services: KPMG says India’s EMS market could more than triple to about $150B by FY30, driven by policy support, exports and supply-chain diversification beyond China. Harsh-Environment PCB Assembly: Venture Electronics is promoting Shenzhen-based PCBA conformal coating, leaded nitrogen vacuum reflow soldering, aqueous cleaning, and high-mix/low-volume manufacturing for automotive, medical and aerospace reliability needs. Regional Chip Investment Hopes: South Korea’s Honam region is seeing renewed speculation about Samsung and SK hynix expanding semiconductor back-end and packaging operations, though both firms say nothing is decided. Drone Retail Delivery: Walmart and Wing plan drone delivery in New Orleans, with electronics and household items among the categories eligible for flight.