Uzbekistan–China Space Tech: Uzbekistan’s first space satellite, Samarkand-2028, has been launched from China and put into orbit, with Uzbekcosmos building an onboard AI module to process hyperspectral data directly in space—aimed at faster decisions for agriculture, water monitoring, environmental protection, and disaster risk. Uzbekistan–Turkey Agriculture R&D: The Deputy Minister of Agriculture met Türkiye’s Seedling Producers Union to discuss bringing Türkiye’s certified nursery system and modern in vitro labs to Uzbekistan, with a memorandum signed with the Mirzayev horticulture institute. Uzbekistan–Germany Water Science: Uzbekhydrogeology specialists completed a Germany study tour on groundwater monitoring, digital hydrogeology data, and climate-resilient water management, reaching follow-up cooperation plans with German partners. Uzbekistan–India Strategic Tech & Trade: Uzbekistan and India reaffirmed their strategic partnership during Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov’s New Delhi visit, with talks spanning digital technologies, energy, healthcare, education, connectivity, and regional security. Cybersecurity Watch: Kaspersky flagged new Windows backdoors (OctLurk and SilkLurk) in a cyber-espionage campaign targeting government and public institutions across Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Syria. AI in Space (Regional): China launched two AI-powered hyperspectral satellites (including a Uzbekistan-linked mission) that can analyze data onboard for quicker disaster guidance. STEM & Talent Pipeline: Uzbekistan will host IOI 2026 in Tashkent, with 386 students registered from 97 countries.